S&W all steel J frame?

[jack]

Does S&W still make a J frame that is all steel and what model numbers would they be? And where can you get one?

 

[damienph]

I believe that they still make a version of the model 60.

Model 60 | Smith & Wesson

And the model 36

Model 36 Classics | Smith & Wesson

 

[Cal44]

They still make the model 649 -- an all stainless steel bodyguard in 357 Magnum.

Also the 640, similar but centennial style.

And the model 60 in stainless -- 3" and 2" barrel 357.

And, the 36 in 38 Special+P in the Classics product lineup.

All these are sold thru your local gun stores, or on line sellers, or you can order them thru local stores if not in stock.

 

[murphydog]

Yes, the model 36 (Classic series), and a bunch of model 60 variants in both .38 Special and .357, along with the 640 and 649.

 

[H Richard]

Hopefully you do consider Stainless as "steel". If so, the Model 60, Model 63, 642, 642LS. I don't think they do make a blued carbon steel J Frame any longer.

 

[armorer951]

All steel models include the models 36, 60 40, 640,49 and 649...and their variants.

Here's a quick guide:

https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/guide-sw-38-357-revolvers/

 

[KSDeputy]

I bought a new model 60 and love it, but they are not cheap.

 

[Cal44]

Hopefully you do consider Stainless as "steel". If so, the Model 60, Model 63, 642, 642LS. I don't think they do make a blued carbon steel J Frame any longer.

The 642 and 642LS are Aluminum frame guns.

 

[ggibson511960]

Nomenclature

Coming from an engineering background in the energy industry, it always strikes me as odd that the firearms world uses the term "carbon steel" for alloy steel metallurgy, typically 4140 Cr-Mo. All steels contain carbon. It's the alloying elements that differentiate between carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel. A true carbon steel gun part of mild carbon steel would be a rusty mess without agressive corrosion protection. Knife afficianados use more correct terminology, but metallurgy is their thing. Industry custom.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

My advice is buy a good used older gun right here on the
forum. In my opinion you get a better gun at a much better
price. I was in a gun shop yesterday that had a bunch of
new S&W revolvers and about dropped over at the prices.

 

[oldiesradio1560]

As far as steel J-frames I have had only stainless. A 640-1, a 640-3,(hated the lock) and my new(purchased in Nov. 17) 640-1 Pro Series my daily carry that I love.

 

[def686]

I found an unfired 640 no dash on Gunbroker. It is with me most days, you wouldn't be disappointed with one.

 

[saemetric]

Buy a new Colt Cobra. Stainless steel and a much better trigger than the J frames.

 

[surfj40]

The 36 classic series is carbon steel, blued.

 

[THREEDFLYER]

I found an unfired 640 no dash on Gunbroker. It is with me most days, you wouldn't be disappointed with one.

I found a 640 (No dash) with original box in like new condition locally at a gun shop a couple weeks back.....paid $600 and was thrilled to find it! Has non-medallion wood combat stocks which are very comfortable.
Fortunate to have found it!