Square Butt J Frame Thread

[M3Stuart]

The square butt J frames may not be as concealable as their round butt brethren, however they are great shooters and I like their light weight. That little extra bit of grip makes them more controllable for me.

Here is my 34-1 4" (.22LR) with numbered grips (technically it dates to 1981), and;
the 36-1 3" (.38 Special) (1971-72) that I just picked up a few days ago.

 

[Retired W4]

I prefer the SB J-frame over the RB, but I really like the RB targets (banana) over either of the standard grips. They point much more naturally for me making a first round hit a sure thing.

 

[153]

The square butt is my favorite J frame handle. But I must admit I have a couple of the round variety as well ...

 

[loeman]

I only have one, a model 63 no dash that I bought in 1979. And being that I've had it all this time I guess you can see that i really like it!

 

[Fredo Batali]

I have five "J" frames, but only one square butt. It's an early "flat latch" Model 36. I traded it off two weeks ago in a deal on a Nickle, Model 27-2. I went back two days later and got it back. I couldn't stand to let it go



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[dlidster]

My square-butt 36-1 ('71-'72) didn't even have much of a cylinder ring when I purchased it several years ago. But, I bought it to shoot, so it has one now.

The model 36s with J-prefix serial numbers came along after diamond stocks had been dropped (1969), but I felt this little gun had to have them. The pair it wears now have serial numbers that say 1951.

 

[Shooter 9]

SB 3" 60 no dash

 

[Old cop]

I've been looking for a M37 SB for quite awhile . . .

 

[ColbyBruce]

S&W 31-2.

Pair of S&W 31-1's.

S&W 63.

S&W 36's.

 

[4011]

Three J frames

Pictures will not do justice of these

 

[pharmer]

Only 2 I think: 34-1, 63. Joe

 

[5Wire]

I owned this Model 36 for a while, neat little gun.

 

[GF]

Seems like they fill the hand better than the round ones. I've always liked the square butt J frame.

36-1

34

my favorite carry Mod 34

and the oft posted 63

GF

 

[Ed59]

Had these on here before but I don't mind showing them again. 35-1's with consecutive serial numbers.
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[Watchdog]

I have five "J" frames, but only one square butt. It's an early "flat latch" Model 36. I traded it off two weeks ago in a deal on a Nickle, Model 27-2. I went back two days later and got it back. I couldn't stand to let it go

I don't blame you one bit for getting it back. I have an old '55 or '56 four-screw flat latch pre-36. Like me, it's a bit beat up, but its home is right here with me. I can find a 27-2 any day of the week. Not so with an old flat latch. And you can't judge a book by its cover either...this old gun is in fine mechanical condition and is an excellent shooter.

 

[Retired W4]

There's a whole lot of great SB J's on this thread. I'll add this 37. Nothing real special, but nice. Now those 35's, well...

What can I say?

 

[Skeetr57]

I have a few, but no pictures: 2" Chief Special Target, one of the first 100 made, 36 2" nickel, 36-1 blue, 35-1 blue, 60 3" heavy barrel, 63 and a 51. I had 2 others that were stolen, a 2" 34-1 and a 4" 651. I only have two RB J frames, a model 40 and a model 940 2". I like the SB guns, but I must say that I like the rubber grips that came on the 940 even better.

 

[kaaskop49]

The OP mentions he likes the SB Js and everybody chimes in with photos of their 'children.' Tell me Js are not great-looking and great little guns. If you can, you're not a J-hound!

True, there are more custom grip options for the RB than the SB (at least there used to be), but the SB looks perfect on a 3-4" barreled J. Super guns, people! Love em all! You got class!

Kaaskop49
J-hound extraordinaire

 

[kaaskop49]

I have five "J" frames, but only one square butt. It's an early "flat latch" Model 36. I traded it off two weeks ago in a deal on a Nickle, Model 27-2. I went back two days later and got it back. I couldn't stand to let it go

Did you read that? Fredo Batali is a legend.

Kaaskop49
J-hound extraordinaire

 

[Fredo Batali]

I still have the Model 27-2 Nickle as well. The Model 36 cost me the Ruger .22 I recently bought and some cash, but it's back at my side or in my safe where it belongs

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