Erich
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Sure you don't want to try an Ergo Grip?
(It actually works great, but it sure isn't as pretty as that other photo I put up.)
So, I wonder what difference that three inch barrel will make...
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Sure you don't want to try an Ergo Grip?
(It actually works great, but it sure isn't as pretty as that other photo I put up.)
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Lew Archer
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Bet that Ergo grip is comfortable...
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Texas Star
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Sure you don't want to try an Ergo Grip?
(It actually works great, but it sure isn't as pretty as that other photo I put up.)
I think I'm gonna be sick...
I've seen some weird grips, but this takes the prize. Great gun, though.
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The 3" J-frames are great, with a different feel and balance. You are actually getting 1-1/8" more barrel over the standard M36. You'll get greater velocity as well as the longer sight radius, less recoil, and the full length ejector rod.
Might be a little heavy for carry, but the SB 3" HB M36 would make a dandy nightstand gun.
Might be a little heavy for carry, but the SB 3" HB M36 would make a dandy nightstand gun.
In my experience with 1 7/8" 2 1/8" and 3" .38s and .357s the extra barrel length makes a lot more difference than you'd think.
With a fairly light target load (3.2 gr Red Dot, 158 gr LSWC), I'll average 670 fps out of a 1 7/8" Model 36, and just 675 fps out of a 2 1/8" Model 60, but I'll get 727 fps on average out of a 3" barrel.
That compares to an average of 748 fps to in a 4" Model 10 and 794 fps in a 6" Model 19.
So with a light load using a fairly fast burning powder, the 3" picks up about 50-60 fps more than a snub nose, and loses only about 20 fps to a 4" and about 60 fps compared to a 6" barrel.
With a +P self defense load (7.5 gr 800x and a 125 gr JHP), the 1 7/8" model 36 will produce 929 fps second on average, with the 2 1/8" producing an average of 951 fps - not much of a difference.
The 3" barrel in contrast gains nearly 80 fps with an average velocity of 1030 fps. This compares to 1100 fps in a 4" Model 10 and 1186 fps in a 6" Model 19.
The heavier load and slower burning powder reward longer barrels, but the gains in that extra 7/8" to 1 1/8" of barrel are still significant.
With a fairly light target load (3.2 gr Red Dot, 158 gr LSWC), I'll average 670 fps out of a 1 7/8" Model 36, and just 675 fps out of a 2 1/8" Model 60, but I'll get 727 fps on average out of a 3" barrel.
That compares to an average of 748 fps to in a 4" Model 10 and 794 fps in a 6" Model 19.
So with a light load using a fairly fast burning powder, the 3" picks up about 50-60 fps more than a snub nose, and loses only about 20 fps to a 4" and about 60 fps compared to a 6" barrel.
With a +P self defense load (7.5 gr 800x and a 125 gr JHP), the 1 7/8" model 36 will produce 929 fps second on average, with the 2 1/8" producing an average of 951 fps - not much of a difference.
The 3" barrel in contrast gains nearly 80 fps with an average velocity of 1030 fps. This compares to 1100 fps in a 4" Model 10 and 1186 fps in a 6" Model 19.
The heavier load and slower burning powder reward longer barrels, but the gains in that extra 7/8" to 1 1/8" of barrel are still significant.
Lee's Landing Billy
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Year before last J. D. Jones visited us. He said he had never seen a 8 3/8 29 shoot any load faster than a 6 or 6 1/2. Also said he had 4 inchers that shot higher velocities than than either.
flagman1776
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A keeper for sure
I bought my 3"HB 36-1 RB in 1980... a splendid OD (or when I "drove" a dispatch desk for 8 hours). Concealed just fine Bianchi IWB as the "extra inch" is verticle. Simply fine shooter. There's a reason I still own it.
I bought my 3"HB 36-1 RB in 1980... a splendid OD (or when I "drove" a dispatch desk for 8 hours). Concealed just fine Bianchi IWB as the "extra inch" is verticle. Simply fine shooter. There's a reason I still own it.
ABPOS
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After reading your post lew, I'm practically salivating with anticipation of a pic........ 
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Lew Archer
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Well, the ten day wait is over! I brought the 36-1 Chiefs Special home tonight.....
Cal44
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Here's another 36-1 from up here in Northern California.
I find it quite a bit easier to shoot that other smaller, lighter J frames.
I find it quite a bit easier to shoot that other smaller, lighter J frames.
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Lew Archer
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Just cleaned and oiled the new old gun---and added a Tyler T Grip. As a nice discovery, the grips are, indeed, numbered to the gun!
What a handy Roscoe!
What a handy Roscoe!
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bananaman
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My son wanted my 36 no dash from the 1st time he saw it. (2") I never shot it too much. Was at gun show with trade material, and found a 3" no dash S.B. with box & papers. Numbers match. Price on it was $425. I shoot it so much better. It is not a carry gun for me. By the way, my son has the 2" now. He got what he wanted. He did not want the R.B. target grips, so I kept them because they feel great to me. Bob
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My 3" Chief's Special (M36) with a Square Butt and Bull Barrel is probably the best shooting J Frame I own. The only negative is that it is a bit harder to conceal comfortably. For someone who wears suits or sport jackets on a daily basis it's a terrific EDC gun. For the 3" J I much prefer the SB version - makes the gun so much more user friendly with minimal extra weight and bulk.
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