Would you buy a 6-shot .38 J-frame

[BBMW]

The title is somewhat self explanatory. If Smith started making new 6-shot .38 Spl, or even .357 Magnum, small framed short barreled revolvers, would you buy one? Let's say something as similar as possible to a 442 and/or 642, but with a 6 shot cylinder. And, yes the frame would have to be stretched as necessary to support this.

 

[wadcutter1]

Yes, but it would have to be a 32 to fit six shots with a j-frame, or a something closer in size to an alloy k-frame.

I'd buy either.

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

I would definitely buy one. Not sure if it's even possible, but if not then S&W should introduce a frame size between a J and K to make it work.

 

[Injunbro]

Not in .38, in .22 it works fine. It would put the cylinder lock over a chamber & making it bigger would just result in a K frame that already exists.

 

[murphydog]

S & W tried to go the small frame, 6-round .38 Special direction (perhaps because of the Detective Special?) with the C frame. About 5000 were made but nearly all destroyed (perhaps a few dozen exist today).

If you were SWCA members, you may have been able to handle one at a past annual gathering.

 

[Kurusu]

I voted yes because I do have a 6 shot J frame. And it's not a .22

But it is not a .38 either

No way they can cram a 6 shot .38 spl cylinder into a J frame.

And even if they did. I would not buy one.

So I guess my answer to your(real) question is no.

 

[colt_saa]

Not in .38, in .22 it works fine.

It even works in the I Frame

 

[VictorLouis]

When I find a .32 H&R 'right', I'll grab it. As to your question, send Kimber an email that you'd like to see their K6 in an ALLOY .38 format. I did.

 

[malph]

S & W tried to go the small frame, 6-round .38 Special direction (perhaps because of the Detective Special?) with the C frame. About 5000 were made but nearly all destroyed (perhaps a few dozen exist today).

If you were SWCA members, you may have been able to handle one at a past annual gathering.

Now there us a piece if Smith history i did not know. Thanks for bringing it up.

 

[malph]

The title is somewhat self explanatory. If Smith started making new 6-shot .38 Spl, or even .357 Magnum, small framed short barreled revolvers, would you buy one? Let's say something as similar as possible to a 442 and/or 642, but with a 6 shot cylinder. And, yes the frame would have to be stretched as necessary to support this.

I'd have to see what they came up with but I'd probably buy one.

Kimber kind of did what you are saying with the K6. Bigger than a J but smaller than a K. Six shots.

Its a nice gun but ugly. I own one and like it but am a Smith guy at my core.

 

[Execpro]

Why can Taurus make a 6 shot light frame 38+p (856 UL) and S&W can’t?
That also goes for the Colt Cobra 6 shot 38+p revolver. Sold my 642 and 360j and got both. Shame on S&W.
Don’t get me wrong. I’ve owned 16 S&W guns over the last 50 years and enjoyed them all. Just Sayen.

Be SAFE and Shoot Often!

 

[lkabug]

Of course I would. Why not?

 

[rubiranch]

No.
Because I have no use for one or the desire to own one.
I have 3 - 5-shot J-frames and I'm happy with two of them.
I've never shot the third one.

I just bought an M&P 45 Shield M2.0 so if I feel the need to carry more than 5 shots I'll carry this one. .

 

[riverrat38]

I would buy a 6 shot on a 442 frame, in 32 Long. OK, maybe 32 H&R "Mag"!

Best,
Rick

 

[RevolverP320]

Yes, I would buy a six shot J frame. I have been wanting a model 632 for quite some time. Only have seen one. I think 327 federal magnum would be a great self defense round. Plus having a extra shot would be nice.

 

[PMRet]

Buy a six shot J frame? Yep, I already bought three of 'em, here's one...

 

[BC38]

Why can Taurus make a 6 shot light frame 38+p (856 UL) and S&W can’t?
That also goes for the Colt Cobra 6 shot 38+p revolver. Sold my 642 and 360j and got both. Shame on S&W.
Don’t get me wrong. I’ve owned 16 S&W guns over the last 50 years and enjoyed them all. Just Sayen.

Be SAFE and Shoot Often!

Rossi too - their model 461 is a 6-shot 357 that is pretty much the size of a Colt Detective Special.

If Colt, Taurus, and Rossi can all do it, why not S&W?

 

[Cal44]

Here is my 6 shot J frame. A 431PD in 32 H&R Mag.

Pretty much equivalent to 38 sp+P

Below it is a picture of my 242TI. It's a 7 shot 38 Special. But it's an L frame so bigger than a J frame. But with a Titanium Cylinder in an Aluminum frame, it's no heavier (19 oz).

 

[STCM(SW)]

I have a 6 shot J frame..
In 32 S&W Long.
M30-1

 

[NY-1]

I'd certainly be in the market for one, though I assume it would have to be a little bit larger. Something Kimber K6s sized isn't bad at all. Or at the very least they could offer new short-barreled K-frames with fixed sights again.