The wonderful world of J-frames!

[yugolovr]

I know this is an old thread, but thought it better to post here than start a new one. I like the older J frames that had much nicer finishes of a by gone era. Maybe some people can post up pictures of nickel plaited air weights, or polished anodized finishes.

 

[Der Verminator]

Here's the one I love.

 

[.38SuperMan]

I’ve started rotating my carry gun more frequently now but still carry my 640 no dash. I bought it new around 94-95 and is one of the guns I’ve never been tempted to sell.

I also have a nickel 37 and have considered carrying it but it’s too nice to bang around and scratch up. Another one I’ve considered carrying in my model 32-1 Terrier in 38 S&W. I know it supposedly a wimpy cartridge but I reload the cartridge and can push it a bit harder and get it closer to 38 special. It certainly is a sweet little revolver though.

I had a 442 for a few weeks and although it’s a great gun I just didn’t warm up to it. I’ve been tempted to buy another and try again but not sure it wouldn’t be a waste of money.

Not Smiths but I carry a Ruger KCP often now and from time to time, especially when traveling, carry a Colt Cobra or 3” King Cobra. The King Cobra is in a special class all it’s own in my opinion. A 3” barrel is a great compromise between snubnose and almost full size.

 

[haywood]

I just found this thread for the second time operantly. I can’t believe I didn’t post before. I alway liked revolvers and for years only carried J-Frames. I still carry one in my pocket every day.

 

[FLJoe]

I've read through this whole revived thread and I'm convinced that J frames are "gateway" guns like people talk of "gateway" drugs. Never in all my life did I think about revolvers. Then I got a 642. Then another one. I have a 642 on me from the moment I get dressed until I take it off when I go to sleep. I absolutely love shooting those little suckers.

Now I spend all day thinking about the next revolver to get. I want a medium frame 357. Probably a 686. I could, maybe, justify it to myself and my wife in that it's a great woods gun, even though we don't really spend THAT much time in the woods. I also want a classic model 29. Why? How could I possibly justify a 44 magnum??? Well, I just want one, probably because I watched Clint Eastwood back in the day and never forgot it. Is that enough reason LOL?

Thanks, stupid little J frames...

 

[yugolovr]

I have an engraved 640-1 and a 642 with stag grips. I would really like to post pictures, but I have no real understanding of how this computer stuff works. Brain damage is a horrible thing.

 

[Bigsteve1]

S&W MODEL 442-2 With silver colored/coated frame.

Hello Folks,
I have a S&W 442-2 with a silver coated frame. Definitely not stainless and does not say airweight or lady smith. I can't find reference to this particular 442 on the internet. If anyone has information on this piece I would appreciate the knowledge, thank you.