If you could only have one model J frame what model would it be?

[horsemen61]

Ok guys I am wanting to get a j frame yet I have know idea as to which one I want so if you could only have one what would it be

 

[p95]

I have the extreme hotties for either a mod 60 or 640 or 649 -.357 snubbie.

 

[chicharrones]

If for pocket carry, a 442.

If for all around fun, a model 63.

 

[Nathanael_Greene]

I've got a Model 37 Airweight. Love it!

 

[wproct]

For me it's the model 60.

 

[beatledog7]

No-lock 642. It was my very first privately owned firearm.

 

[WC145]

My custom 9mm S&W 360J.

 

[FM12]

M 60 in 357. Just because you can!!

 

[Hometeached1]

640 Pro or any steel framed centennial.

 

[RealGun]

Well, I just shot my model 60 Pro for the first time this afternoon. I would not recommend it to anyone who doesn't reload. It is rather small and lightweight for full up magnums, and I think there are better, smaller choices for .38 Special. My 38 Special +p, J frame, is the Wyatt Deep Cover Performance Center DAO snubbie.

p.s. reading this again, I should be clear that I was shooting light .357 reloads, liked it, and will continue. The gun will never see .38s. Well pleased with 5.0-5.1 gr hp-38 and 125 gr LRNFP. It is a published load found in a couple of my books and is in the Hodgdon website data as W231 powder.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Model 36, 38 Special. Next question.

 

[HexHead]

A 438, like I have now after having some others. Much much better choice than a 442.

 

[rcmodel]

Same here - Model 36 Chiefs Special.

But I also have a Model 49 Bodyguard, Model 1953 22/32 Kit Gun, and a Model 317 Airlite Ti.

The recurring theme is, they all have hammers and SA capability.
And all of them are more accurate in SA fire then I am anymore.

I personally got no use for a hammerless DAO J-Frame.
I use mine more for woods bumming then SD.

rc

 

[saenzrich]

43c

 

[shockwave]

The 638 is the model to beat. Question is, 1.75 in. barrel, or the 2.5 in.? I lean toward the 2.5 in. as it's not much harder to carry but you get more accuracy and velocity out of this model.

Of course, it's extremely hard to find one.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

But I also have a Model 49 Bodyguard, Model 1953 22/32 Kit Gun, and a Model 317 Airlite Ti.

Yeah, I have a four inch stainless Model 63 22/32 Kit Gun and a few I frames. But the question was if you could just have one J frame. It would be the Model 36. I have no interest in a 357 Mag in so small a gun, the 38 Special Model 36 Chief's Special is fine with me.

 

[horsemen61]

Wc145 that custom 9mm J frame sounds sweet

 

[David E]

Ok guys I am wanting to get a j frame yet I have know idea as to which one I want so if you could only have one what would it be

For what use do you want one for?

For CCW, a 642 or 340

For a trail gun, a 34/63, or the rare 632 in .32 H&R magnum 4" w/ adjustable sights version.

For outdoor utility, a Model 60 with 3" lugged barrel or the short lived 5" variation.

It all depends upon your intended use.

 

[F-111 John]

It would be the Model 60 Chiefs Special I inherited from my Dad.

 

[orionengnr]

I've owned about a half dozen...

...of the lightweights, and a few of the steel models. My only j-frame currently is a 637, which I like pretty well.

But if I ever again run across a no-lock 342, that will probably be the one they bury me with.

Had a crack at one 7-8 years ago, when I was on the 360/340 kick. I'm cured of .357-itis, and that 342 would do me just fine.

 

[19-3Ben]

It would have to be a model 60 with a 3"bbl and Hogue grips.

 

[rswartsell]

Another old schooler,

Chief's Special without a doubt.

 

[horsemen61]

I want one for ccw most likely

 

[bigride]

Model 60 or 640 in .357.

 

[IBEWBULL]

Agreed on the have two.

1. 640 in a 9R Bianchi

2. 642 ported Sparks VMII or pocket