The best carry J Frame

[Forefinger]

I don't believe there is any such thing as the best J frame for carrying. There is only everyone's opinion regarding best carry J frame for themselves. The best for me (thus far) is my 360PD. I love the light 11.3 oz
(empty) for easy carry, less love for range day practice to maintain reasonable accuracy. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it works for me, and that is what counts.

 

[sigp220.45]

One of these two. Depends on my mood. Model 49 and Model 36.

 

[seldon14]

My first choice.


enjoy,
bdGreen

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I don't have the 640-1 Pro Series as it is a current production model and as you experienced, it had to return to the mothership. I do have several late 90s 640-1 357magnum Centennials. One of those is in my EDC rotation along with a 340PD, 649-3 "Humpback", Model 38 Humpback Airweight, and 360PD.

The Centennial is my most often carried J frame, followed by the humpbacks. Awesome firearms.

The only "pro series" i have is the 327 federal mag 632 Centennial. That one is about as perfect as i've ever seen and I got it as a new old stock firearm.

I'm glad that you have your 640-1 Pro sorted after a visit home. Enjoy it in good health.

Super jealous of these 632 pros. Grail gun for me, but price has gone into the stratosphere.

 

[BE Mike]

With OWB you never considered going with a K frame?

When I was on Light Duty due to back surgery I carried a S&W 1917 (Brazilian Contract) in a shoulder holster.

No. I really like my S&W 60-10. When I carried a J frame in a shoulder holster, it was a 3" nickel plated model 36. I didn't own a K frame at the time, so there was no choice. I eventually traded it off for a Colt Satin Commander in a Roy Baker pancake. In hindsight, I would probably have been better off sticking with the 3" J.

 

[pbramlett]

Super jealous of these 632 pros. Grail gun for me, but price has gone into the stratosphere.

It was one I had been after for several years as well. One of my LGS buddies called and said they had just found it and asked if i wanted it. I agreed sight unseen and went to pick it up. It was as new in the box. On the way there I figured it would be high, but to my surprise it was more than reasonable and I left very happy. Since I only have the one at this time, I’m not carrying it or shooting it often. Hopefully, I’ll come up with another one at some point. I have plenty of ther J Frames to keep me busy.

 

[Old cop]

My EDC is either a pre-lock 442 Pro or no-lock 340PD in a pocket holster.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

My daily carry J. I also have a 3" 60-4 that's my woods-walking gun. I would add an alloy frame shrouded J if I come across a good deal on one.

 

[Doug M.]

I always carried a K frame revolver under sportscoat. When I started as a cop (before cell phones) we were expected to take action if a crime was in progress.

Of course if you had a good Chief he may approve a .45 ACP for off duty carry. I did for many years and once again I wore a sportscoat.

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Attire makes a huge difference. Almost all of my work duties involve sitting in my office and being a nerd. I rarely go to court, maybe three times a year, and for that I keep a coat and all my ties in my office. This is a relatively rural county and so attire is generally based on work function, and I have known the judges for years and they don't object to cargo pants and running shoes with my coat and tie.

 

[HamHands]

The "Nearly Perfect" J is the one I pictured below I modified for the wife...

I have a pair of Vintage J's, M36's with the same Tyler-T's and Magna's but they have exposed hammers which I don't mind... I carry them simultaneously with 2 speed strips and UnderWood's 150gr Hard Casts pills...

Wife's Carry

My Carries

 

[Magnum_PI]

I own one. Good J Frame!

I also got a 340 M&P to compliment it, and it does wonders for pocket carry.

 

[bdGreen]

This one is handy as a pocket on a sock...

Model 631.

enjoy,

bdGreen

 

[Beju]

If you're set on belt carrying a snub, that 640 Pro is a solid choice. I think that they're cool, but they're a bit heavy for the roles I use snubs in (backup ankle carry, pocket carry, lounging around the house gun). With a snub that weight, I start to wonder why I'm not just carrying a small semi auto.

But, if the 640 Pro fills your needs, that's all that matters. Having a small concealable gun that's fairly pleasant to shoot is underrated by many.

 

[StillStanding]

My Model 649 has never let me down, it slides out of a pocket or holster easily and you have the option of cocking the hammer.
Fun to shoot at the range too !

 

[45Smashemflat]

I lopped the hammer off this 337 years ago. It’s the only J I have, so that makes it the best.

 

[Green Frog]

I guess I’m officially an old fogey. When I carry concealed I generally have my Baby Chiefs Special in a pocket holster; right front pocket. I don’t have occasion any more for a holster (open) carry, but if I did it would be my custom “Model 616” in a break front duty style holster or maybe a Bern-Martin style shoulder holster.
Froggie

 

[bdGreen]

Gotta luv'em in deep, dark blue.

enjoy,

bdGreen

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[bdGreen]

This one comes into play pretty easy.

Easy to conceal too.

Enjoy,

bdGreen

 

[Blademan21]

Love my 3” Model 60. I bobbed the hammer for inside the waist band carry.

 

[Kallo00]

the 642 is solid as a pocket carry choice and you can shoot it well with practice! The only jframe I found better was a 340PD as it was lighter, but I had to sell that one so the 642 it is.

 

[PMRet]

Original 632 Airweight Centennial in .32 H&R Magnum, 6 shots...