The wonderful world of J-frames!

[2flasargent]

New model 49 no dash

Just acquired this little gun at a local pawn shop. Some faint freckling, faint turn line, functions fine. It joins a New Departure 38 SW, Double action 44, two victories, and a model 59. All fine guns for their era and purpose. Two questions; Are the grips actually Smith and Wesson (They do have the medallion), and with a serial of 12Jxx what would be the approximate year of manufacture? Thanks for all. Like this thread.

 

[OLDSTER]

J-frames

My side kicks

 

[SuperGoat]

Just got this little guy a few days ago for my carry gun. I have been wanting to carry something when I go out and have been wanting a 442, just so happened I guy I know wanted my rifle and wanted to trade his 442-2. Came with a holster too.

 

[dubshooter]

I only have two j frames. But I'm a big fan. The 36 I bought from an MCSO deputy who was retiring. He had carried it as a BUG but the hammer stud broke on it. Was able to fix that and it fills my little niche in my modest collection as my "classic detective" gun.

The 640 is my BUG at work and my main off duty carry. They're a good pair

 

[AZretired]

Just acquired this little gun at a local pawn shop. Some faint freckling, faint turn line, functions fine. It joins a New Departure 38 SW, Double action 44, two victories, and a model 59. All fine guns for their era and purpose. Two questions; Are the grips actually Smith and Wesson (They do have the medallion), and with a serial of 12Jxx what would be the approximate year of manufacture? Thanks for all. Like this thread.

I've never seen original S&W stocks quite like that. I can tell you they are not J-Frame stocks. They are friggen HUGE!!

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I've never seen original S&W stocks quite like that. I can tell you they are not J-Frame stocks. They are friggen HUGE!!

I'm not so sure.

They look awfully similar to the round butt combats the factory issued in '89, except they appear to be for a square butt.

 

[damienph]

My only J frames, a stainless model 631 in .32 H&R Magnum and Scandium 360J in .38 Special.

 

[0311INF]

I finally got my hands on a forged hammer .357 640-1, a nice example I might say. Now I know why I've been through 8 or 9 snubs...none have been in the Goldilocks zone of 23 oz weight, 2.1" barrel length, DAO and J frame deep concealment, until this...wow.

 

[sdb321]

OLD THREAD REBORN-I'LL BITE!

You got to love the S&W "j" frame!!!! Show them if you got them!!!

 

[PALADIN85020]

Ask me if I like Centennials?

John

 

[Ed333]

I have always been intrigued by the looks and idea of a model 49 or 649, but have one question. If used as a pocket gun, is there a need to be concerned about lint and other crud finding its way inside the action, through hammer slot on top? If so, would you need to remove the sideplate to clean it? Or is this not a concern?

 

[joe44va]

Alas, this is also J

 

[Jerry in SC]

Between my son and I, there are six or so J frames in the house. As a poster mentioned, several years back S&W made an unwise decision to go to the Magnum frame for all the J's . It wasn't needed for the .22, .32 or .38 Special versions, the regular J is a more elegant frame IMO.

 

[Czechvar]

Last year I had a 640 Pro and a 340PD no lock, but had to sell them. My new 640 Pro just came today...I might get another 340PD for my wife, but I much prefer the Steel models.

 

[Paper Clip]

Double post

 

[Jerry in SC]

I have always been intrigued by the looks and idea of a model 49 or 649, but have one question. If used as a pocket gun, is there a need to be concerned about lint and other crud finding its way inside the action, through hammer slot on top? If so, would you need to remove the sideplate to clean it? Or is this not a concern?

Nope....but I wouldn't carry change or small items in the same pocket with any revolver. I can't think of a single time in 45 years I've ever had to remove a side plate to clean a revolver because it was carried in a pocket.

 

[Ed333]

Alas, this is also J

I had one of those once. It didn't stay in the stable for long, why not have a K38 with six shots if you want a longer barrel?

 

[OLDSTER]

Early ".38 Chiefs Special Model New J frame of 1953". That's the official description; mine dates from 1955, and includes the Sambar Stag grips.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I usually carry a J-Frame, Model 340 PD Airlite

 

[JayFramer]

I think of all the Smiths, the Jays excite the most.