Show Your EDC J frames!

[Double-O-Dave]

The Model 38-0 is my EDC, usually pocket carried in either an Uncle Mike's #3 or a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster. The Model 638-1 is my Christmas present, so I won't get to carry that until after Christmas. I plan on carrying both at the same time - one in the pocket holster, the other in an inverted shoulder holster (Bianchi 9R), or in a belt holster. Both have the Crimson Trace LG-405 laser grips, and are loaded with standard velocity rounds.

Regards,

Dave

 

[Sebago Son]

As for 110 grain loads, can they possibly shoot to the sights? Will they penetrate well on big men or dogs?

Remarkably, both of my 640-1s shoot dead on to the sights out to about 15 paces with this load. At 7 yards the first shot is always in the x ring. They do tend to wander with subsequent rounds, probably due to operator fatigue.

With regard to performance, the loading I am using is the last official USBP .357 Magnum issue. I've never had to shoot anyone (or their dog ) with it, but as I recall the load got pretty fair reviews by the Fed Users. Maybe not as good as the Federal 125 loads, but then again, the 125s are too much for me to use on a regular basis in these little guns...

The tactical niche that I use these guns for is to repel a potential carjacker so ranges will be short and I want devastating contact wounds. I suspect the 110 will serve that purpose well....

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

Stumbled on this thread. Some of the gunleather you guys are wearing are astonishing. You guess which ones are and why some others are not?

Cheers;
Lefty

 

[M.Cunningham]

 

[snubbyfan]

My 442, I either pocket carry or belt carry, depending on my mode of dress.

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

That's a damn good holster there.

Cheers;
Lefty

 

[dscampbell]

my model 36 bought used from my watch commander and still going strong 30 years later.


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[David LaPell]

My 649 with Ahrends Bubinga grips.

 

[hotrod150]

Here's my EDC gear-- either my vintage M36 or M60 (both bobbed hammer & pinned barrel), carried A-IWB in a cheapie Ace Case holster, along with a quick-strip in a belt pouch I made.

 

[TNDave]

I carry this 640 in a Kramer pocket holster most days.

 

[37airweight]

M649 & Galco paddle holster -

Bruce

I have been looking at one of these for the easy on and off. I usually use a Galco Concealable. By chance would you know if it hides the same as a Fobus for the j frame?

 

[Imaposer]

638 with CT LG-105's

 

[exdetsgt]

obviously, the one on the left. The other is a Beretta Nano that I sometimes carry. It's actually a great pocket pistol and
very accurate.

 

[jframe]

How bad do those J-Mags kick with full .357 loads?

Like a Government mule to this 'ole boy........

 

[Old TexMex]

 

[JJ_BPK]

Is that the 342 M&P in .38 spl +p?

Mine is an early(May 2004) 342-1. 38 +P..

 

[blujax01]

 

[Jon442]

Mine is an early(May 2004) 342-1. 38 +P..

Lucky dog! I sold mine a while back and am still kicking myself for it. Same gun but was a 342 m&p with xs big dot sights.

 

[33jayman]

This is my 342. It has been with me since the first year that they were made. It has thousands of miles on it riding in my patrol car, back when I did that kind of work. I have been working on cleaning up the original factory finish. It had lots of holster wear from use.

Jay

 

[Matthew1.21]

My 442 is usually in my pocket. I carried it in a De Santis holster until the 'sticky' wore off, now I'm using $10 Blackhawk Sportster from Wallyworld; not fancy but works well.