J-frame picture thread

[Mike Pipes]

23606this thread caused this... :cool:

Next project: Make moonclip loader and stripper tools.

Will help me wait patiently for spear holster. Happy dance!

jerry miculek use to use a cut off golf club shaft for a stripper.............cya retro

[jandbj]

Took some .38 cases to the hardware store... in the hobby metals section they have stainless tubing 1/2" (.028 wall IIRC) that they fit perfectly in for $8. Will file the step and make a screwdriver looking handle so I can strip all five off and dump the empties in the range bag for later reloading.

Here's a good vid on a DIY mooner...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=WL&v=KTaOc3eYxPo

[Mike Pipes]

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New leather for Retro........Milt Sparks SS Left hand 640 Pro,Right hand K6S......ENJOY

[Mike Pipes]

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Milt Sparks R&L SS for 340PD.........more comfy than I thought they would be......eye lack em.....CYA Retro

[Sherman A. House DDS]

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Milt Sparks R&L SS for 340PD.........more comfy than I thought they would be......eye lack em.....CYA Retro

I like your style Sir! How’d you get the 640 to be flat stainless instead of shiny? Bead blast?


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[Up1911Fan]

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Milt Sparks R&L SS for 340PD.........more comfy than I thought they would be......eye lack em.....CYA Retro

How many do you have on? Pockets look pretty full too...

[Totem Polar]

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New leather for Retro........Milt Sparks SS Left hand 640 Pro,Right hand K6S......ENJOY


Ok, dude: if you don’t mind, you have got to let us know how the K6s treats you. We have yet to have an in depth review of one of these things around here, and clearly you have a wealth of experience with J-frames with which to give us a good comparison. Out with it, Retro; what do you think of the K6s?

[Mike Pipes]

Thank you Sherman,yes sir bead blasted by Clark Custom Guns .

[Mike Pipes]

Ok, dude: if you don’t mind, you have got to let us know how the K6s treats you. We have yet to have an in depth review of one of these things around here, and clearly you have a wealth of experience with J-frames with which to give us a good comparison. Out with it, Retro; what do you think of the K6s?

I like the K6S quite a lot. Don't have but 500 rounds or so thru it. Been waiting on the SS to carry it regularly as the Desantis clip holster carried it too deep behind the belt. When I go to the range I shoot a cold Wizard first,with the K6S I use Silvertips and they shoot to POA and are not obusive. I will give it more workout and report back to ya.....................CYA Retro
PS. Compared to a j frame it is better and not as good. Better..same size 1 more round,tolerates magnum better than 640pro. Not as good....speed loaders work backwards,really don't plan on reloading anyway because it will go on the deck while I get a bug going.
I'll get back to ya

[Mike Pipes]

How many do you have on? Pockets look pretty full too...

5.....As a kid I always enjoyed Yanchy Derringer......

Left pocket, phone,Monet clip,St Christopher.
Right pocket, j frame in Aholster

[Totem Polar]

I like the K6S quite a lot. Don't have but 500 rounds or so thru it. Been waiting on the SS to carry it regularly as the Desantis clip holster carried it too deep behind the belt. When I go to the range I shoot a cold Wizard first,with the K6S I use Silvertips and they shoot to POA and are not obusive.


You had me at Silvertips and not abusive. I can do the 145 winnies in my stock 3" 65-3, but they do cause some respectable muzzle flip.





Not as good....speed loaders work backwards,really don't plan on reloading anyway because it will go on the deck while I get a bug going.
I'll get back to ya

My understanding is that the guys making the loaders will make them so they rotate the same way all us old HKS guys have been doing for decades, if you order them direct. Probably need to verify that somehow...
http://www.5starfirearms.com/D6-357-38-Accessories-s/138.htm

Please do let us know if you have any more thoughts on that Kimber. I'm fairly sure more people are curious than will readily admit. Love it if this wheelie lives up to the promise. JMO.

[11B10]

You had me at Silvertips and not abusive. I can do the 145 winnies in my stock 3" 65-3, but they do cause some respectable muzzle flip.




My understanding is that the guys making the loaders will make them so they rotate the same way all us old HKS guys have been doing for decades, if you order them direct. Probably need to verify that somehow...
http://www.5starfirearms.com/D6-357-38-Accessories-s/138.htm

Please do let us know if you have any more thoughts on that Kimber. I'm fairly sure more people are curious than will readily admit. Love it if this wheelie lives up to the promise. JMO.


I couldn't agree more! I've been waaaaaaayyyy curious ever since I first saw the Kimber. Then I had the chance to dry fire one. I'm not a revolver guy, but it was very smooth. I'd love to shoot one.

[mmc45414]

Hey There Mr. Pipes,

Are these specifically the "Summer Special" or the "Summer Special 2"? They do not have the raised sweat shield of the SS2 but look to have the replaceable loop of the SS2 instead of one integrated into the top band like the SS.

I have a Gemini 3" SP101 that doesn't get enough love, and long road trips in AIWB like you are using with your Js and Kimber might be a great role for it.

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[Mike Pipes]

Hey There Mr. Pipes,

Are these specifically the "Summer Special" or the "Summer Special 2"? They do not have the raised sweat shield of the SS2 but look to have the replaceable loop of the SS2 instead of one integrated into the top band like the SS.

I have a Gemini 3" SP101 that doesn't get enough love, and long road trips in AIWB like you are using with your Js and Kimber might be a great role for it.

First off my name is Mike,Mr was my Daddy. The Milt Sparks are specifically SS with requested single loop. I do have SS2's for other Smiths but for AIWB SS is the way to go I think.....................CYA Retro

[mmc45414]

First off my name is Mike,Mr was my Daddy.Just minding my manners... :)

The Milt Sparks are specifically SS with requested single loop.
Thanks, I might get something on order in a few weeks. I have a self imposed rule not to have two orders with any one vendor at a time, when my SS2 and HSR for my M-69 show up perhaps I will restart the cycle with one of these...

[Mike Pipes]

just minding my manners... :)

thanks, i might get something on order in a few weeks. I have a self imposed rule not to have two orders with any one vendor at a time, when my ss2 and hsr for my m-69 show up perhaps i will restart the cycle with one of these...

cool on the manners, milt sparks will add an order to an existing order and not delay delivery time.....................cya retro

[mmc45414]

milt sparks will add an order to an existing order and not delay delivery time
Hmmm, good point, but it is already nearly $300 that is gonna drop on the MasterCard someday soon, I can pace myself... :)

[feudist]

First off my name is Mike,Mr was my Daddy. The Milt Sparks are specifically SS with requested single loop. I do have SS2's for other Smiths but for AIWB SS is the way to go I think.....................CYA Retro

Hmm...how about Mr. 5gun?

:rolleyes:

[WDR]

Next project: make moonclip loader and stripper tools.


I found that a correctly sized (1/2") schedule 80 tubing/hose splice from the Home Depot sprinkler supply section works well as a mooner/de-mooner... and is far cheaper than buying thin wall steel tube. It's not a super tight fit on the .38 rounds, but close enough for me.

[jandbj]

El cheapo loader.
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Moonclip pocket holder thingy...

Prescription bottle 1.5" screw post and a little bit of rubber tubing. Just checked and it looks like 35mm film canisters would work for the cut off portion too.
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[jandbj]

Last pic.

Little dremeling, little hockey tape, & voila!
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And yes, the lever on the moonclip loader is a butter knife handle. 4/88¢ at Wally World.
And I have enough supplies left to make 3 more moonclip loaders.

Total for everything under $10.

[Sherman A. House DDS]

Thank you Sherman,yes sir bead blasted by Clark Custom Guns .

Mike...one other thing. Does the Milt Sparks SS keep the 640 Pro’s sights from gnawing at your undershirt? They’re sharp.


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[Mike Pipes]

mike...one other thing. Does the milt sparks ss keep the 640 pro’s sights from gnawing at your undershirt? They’re sharp.


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i have it on right now. The rear sight sit"s 3/8" deep in the ss. Super comforting and comfortable. No wear or tear on clothing......cya retro

[jandbj]

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Found a set of Fitz Gunfighter grips in the "old crap no one wants pile" at the local shop.
Happy dance! Been looking for a set of these since Stephen Camp recommended them at hipowersandhanguns years ago. http://hipowersandhandguns.com/Getting%20a%20Grip%20on%20J%20Frames.htm
On 43c for the moment. May migrate to the 442.

[NPV]

My two carry pieces
https://i.imgur.com/YMAexdD.jpg

[warpedcamshaft]

I don't post many pictures here... but here you go... I call this one.... "Bring it, Bitches":

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[warpedcamshaft]

and here is... "Hot Bed 442": 24217

This gun was eventually destroyed by S&W.

She taught me so much... ;)

Her Serial # still rings on in my head...

I can still remember the first time I fired her... WHO...

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[Screwball]

Can’t believe I didn’t post mine in here yet...

https://i.imgur.com/dpEbZV1.jpg

642-1, NP3 Plus coated with an Apex Duty/Carry Kit and LG-405. Loved the gun since I bought it, but not a fan of .38 Special.

https://i.imgur.com/rHaiERP.jpg

Saw a Pinnacle converted 9mm cylinder on AR15.com’s EE, so bought it, had it fitted, and sent to Robar to match it to the gun. In a sense, I have an Airweight Convertible. Very happy with the conversion, and 147 grain Hornady XTP works great out of it.

https://i.imgur.com/rjRKQWQ.jpg

Only other addition I made was a LaserMax Weapon Light (when I post that picture, always get “why do you have two lasers?”). Prefer a light on my carry guns, unless they are size restrained (LCP).

https://i.imgur.com/SmESRcF.jpg

One of two White Hat Holsters that I have setup for the gun with light; other is AIWB. Very happy with them, but seeing some of the previous post going into it, I always had a hard time with carrying reloads.

https://i.imgur.com/bUDnXNv.jpg

These are from Del Fatti Leather (Matt over there is a good guy), and can be picked up for 9mm or .38/.357. Similar to what jandbj posted, but I like these a little better. The post extends past the back of the rounds. Makes orientation easy, but getting the clip out is probably as easy as can be... hold the clip with your thumb/middle finger, push post with trigger finger. Tried other methods, including the belt posts (which I liked after this one, but just sits out there too noticeably; retention was great after bending the posts closer to the body) and others... prefer the Del Fatti ones. Just easy to toss three in a pocket and not worry about crap getting tangled up or bending the clips.

[NPV]

and here is... "Hot Bed 442":

This gun was eventually destroyed by S&W.

She taught me so much... ;)

Her Serial # still rings on in my head...

I can still remember the first time I fired her... WHO...



How come it was destroyed?

[SouthNarc]

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Found a set of Fitz Gunfighter grips in the "old crap no one wants pile" at the local shop.
Happy dance! Been looking for a set of these since Stephen Camp recommended them at hipowersandhanguns years ago. http://hipowersandhandguns.com/Getting%20a%20Grip%20on%20J%20Frames.htm
On 43c for the moment. May migrate to the 442.

I'd love to see VZ replicate these.

[Sherman A. House DDS]

I'd love to see VZ replicate these.

Ahrends makes a similar wood product Craig, but alas, they are smooth wood. The VZ’s with that aggressive checkering would be great!


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[warpedcamshaft]

How come it was destroyed?

Broken hammer stud... :(

[Isaac]

Had it ever been opened? or spring kit put in? Just curious..

[NickDrak]

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First Snubby I've owned in over 15 years.
New M&P 340 (NO Lock)
Apex Duty/Carry Spring kit
VZ grips
Dark Star Gear J Frame Clip-On holster

[That Guy]

I don't post many pictures here... but here you go... I call this one.... "Bring it, Bitches"

Your picture deserves many more likes than it has now. Awesome picture!

[Andy in NH]

S&W Model 942

[TC215]

S&W Model 942

942 or 940? I was thinking there was only one 942 made, but it would be a cool gun.

[Andy in NH]

942 or 940? I was thinking there was only one 942 made, but it would be a cool gun.

Sorry, 940.

[Screwball]

Yea, guys on S&W Forum consider a gun like mine a 942 (Airweight in 9mm).

One was made, and Wiley Clapp was given it to test. Told S&W nobody would buy it (if I remember correctly, was due to recoil; crazy, since mine shoots smooth... however, standard pressure ammo). Design was shelved.

If that ever came to market, I would love to get some info from the seller/buyer. Just would love to see what, if any, differences were present over a standard 642.

[Maca]

i've been carrying this 360J in a RCS trigger-guard holster in the AIWB position for the last couple of weeks. Just over 500 rounds through the gun with no issues. The sights suck, but otherwise its good to go.

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[warpedcamshaft]

Had it ever been opened? or spring kit put in? Just curious..

Sorry for the wait bud... yes...

Opened 4 times. Apex action kit for about 1200 rounds (after around 300 before trigger kit install).

I'm pretty sure it had 10,000+ dryfire trigger pulls. I recall seeing inclusions in the snapped portion of the stud that made me question if it was injection metallurgy... but that is complete speculation based on my memory/observations at the time.

[Isaac]

Thanks!

I've broken once myself, always been curious how durable or delicate they are. When watching the Apex j frame kit vids on youtube, the 642 pins didnt look at shiny as the 340 pins.

[Malamute]

Sorry for the wait bud... yes...

Opened 4 times. Apex action kit for about 1200 rounds (after around 300 before trigger kit install).

I'm pretty sure it had 10,000+ dryfire trigger pulls. I recall seeing inclusions in the snapped portion of the stud that made me question if it was injection metallurgy... but that is complete speculation based on my memory/observations at the time.

Curious if snap caps were used?

[11B10]

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First Snubby I've owned in over 15 years.
New M&P 340 (NO Lock)
Apex Duty/Carry Spring kit
VZ grips
Dark Star Gear J Frame Clip-On holster



Nick, good looking firearm and thanks for posting the pictures. I've been coveting an M&P 340 for what seems like forever. Though I am gonna have problems getting the drool marks off my keyboard.

[warpedcamshaft]

Curious if snap caps were used?

I never used snap caps with that first gun. With it's replacement, I never dry-fire without snap caps.

It's probably just superstition... but I figured why not.

[Malamute]

Made me curious. Weird things seem to happen sometimes when dry fired with no snap caps or primer to take the shock of the hammer fall or striker fall, or the hammer pins breaking on some AR uses like 22 kits or 9mm blowbacks. Dry firing a lot without caps can break Ruger single action transfer bars, some glock breech faces have cracked. Doesnt seem like just that much difference would be enough to break parts, but it seems to be changing the impact effect of the action parts operating.

I decided to just not dry fire anything without caps after breaking several Ruger transfer bars, despite multitudes of people, including the factory saying its OK and "Rugers are bombproof" being repeated constantly.

[Mike Pipes]

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Pleased with myself today

Shot a clean Wizard,dominate hand only with 340PD using 148WC out of Milt Sparks SS. Concealment was my favorite Thunder Ranch tshirt. Kliks belt.
3&5 yard times in the 1.90s
7 yard time 2.10
10 yard time 2.49

Sorry not sharp enough to fix the pic............CYA Retro

[justcor]

Here is one of my 340PD's that is about 8 years old.

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Mods are VZ grips, Apex trigger and sights are from Dave Lauck (http://www.dlsports.com/dl_jframe_sw_sights.html). The holster is a custom AIWB from Tony-Mayer JM Custom Kydex (http://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/AIWB.html)

[Mike Pipes]

Here is one of my 340PD's that is about 8 years old.

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Mods are VZ grips, Apex trigger and sights are from Dave Lauck (http://www.dlsports.com/dl_jframe_sw_sights.html). The holster is a custom AIWB from Tony-Mayer JM Custom Kydex (http://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/AIWB.html)


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[Irelander]

Here is one of my 340PD's that is about 8 years old.

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Mods are VZ grips, Apex trigger and sights are from Dave Lauck (http://www.dlsports.com/dl_jframe_sw_sights.html). The holster is a custom AIWB from Tony-Mayer JM Custom Kydex (http://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/AIWB.html)

DUDE! Those sights yo! Alas, my 642 does not have a pin on front sight. Guess I need to get me a 640.

[Unisaw]

How do the VZ grips compare in size and weight to Pachmayr Compacs?

[justcor]

DUDE! Those sights yo! Alas, my 642 does not have a pin on front sight. Guess I need to get me a 640.
email dlsports@cableone.net (Dave Lauck) and see what he can do for you.

[Mike Pipes]

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Newest addition to the 340PD stable.150 grn WC,VZ diamond cut stocks. These things are just TOO easy to carry,they shoot good too.

[Sherman A. House DDS]

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Newest addition to the 340PD stable.150 grn WC,VZ diamond cut stocks. These things are just TOO easy to carry,they shoot good too.

Nice. After seeing yours and a few other guys like Darryl with those VZ stocks on the j frame, I got a set. They remind me of Spegels made of G10 and available on Amazon Prime. I’ve really turned into a retail weakling...if I can get it on Prime, I question its value in my life.


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[ChefMario77]

My late StepDad's mod 36. I "Fitzed" it and am turning it into a memorial piece.
Original MoP grips.


Mario

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[JCS]

My first and only j frame. 2594925949

It’s definitely been a challenge to shoot well coming from glocks.

[Irelander]

Its good to have identical rigs. Nice going. :rolleyes:

[Sherman A. House DDS]

Its good to have identical rigs. Nice going. :rolleyes:

Yeah. The whole, “two is one, and one is none thing,” is really working out in your favor I see. Keep it up!


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[Mike Pipes]

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[Eli]

There's a really good possibility that y'all fuckers have influenced me...


https://i.imgur.com/oJcaMiF.jpg

[Mike Pipes]

There's a really good possibility that y'all fuckers have influenced me...


https://i.imgur.com/oJcaMiF.jpg
This fucker is glad you joined the righteous path.....CYA Retro

[Eli]

This fucker is glad you joined the righteous path.....CYA Retro


When I first joined up I was perfectly happy with my Glocks.
I still like my Glocks, but now I also have a few K-Frames, a couple J-Frames, a shelf full of 1911s, and a couple of Wilson Brigadier Tacticals.

Good lord...now that I lost it out like that...y'all have cost me quite a bit of dough!

:eek:

[Rock185]

I never really considered myself a fan of the little 5-shooters. But they turned out to be so practical, that I've owned a few in .38 and 9mm over the years.

[JCS]

Its good to have identical rigs. Nice going. :rolleyes:

Unfortunately I am just not good at posting pictures and double posted. Lol

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[CSW]

When I first joined up I was perfectly happy with my Glocks.
I still like my Glocks, but now I also have a few K-Frames, a couple J-Frames, a shelf full of 1911s, and a couple of Wilson Brigadier Tacticals.

Good lord...now that I lost it out like that...y'all have cost me quite a bit of dough!

:eek:

Like the rest of us, you've got the "sickness" ��

[Holmes375]

Just a 642 but I sure like it. Cleaned up the insides and installed an Apex kit. Softened the cylinder release to save on bandages. Grips are modified Altamonts. Fit nice, shoot nice. Currently use a Phlster City Special but want to get a Dark Star for it.

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[Gun Mutt]

I posted this in the .22 thread; this is my wife's 'around the house in yoga pants' pistola. She dubbed it Little Boy Blue. Which, of course, makes me go, "You're my boy, Blue!" Love this little guy.

S&W 351c, 7rds of .22mag:

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[Eli]

It's hot as dicks out here. A Camacho Criollo and 351c by the pool seems like a good way to spend Wheelgun Wednesday.

https://i.imgur.com/9c0D2pa.jpg

[NPV]

Picked up a 640 Pro today and dropped an Apex spring kit into it along with my 442, we'll see how it goes. I was all excited thinking wow S&W didn't screw this one up until I saw the sight....now I have to either file on it myself, send it back, or have a competent smith fix it.
https://i.imgur.com/6lLOrwZ.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/YAzOcRp.jpg

[MGW]

That’s terrible.

[Hawker800]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180613/fe976774d906a399e38239ed61533b1f.jpg

[Wheeler]

I should sell these guys my 16-4. :)

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[NPV]

Grabbed some VZs for the 442 but wasn't thrilled with the huge hump on the starboard side as it interfered with my holster and wanted a better shelf for my thumb when shooting offhand. Decided to to take them to the grinder and re-shape them a bit as well as break some of the sharp edges. I think they came out great.

https://i.imgur.com/b5xD24Z.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tEjRPgq.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FVcaPLK.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/utxrpqf.jpg

[Holmes375]

Grabbed some VZs for the 442 but wasn't thrilled with the huge hump on the starboard side as it interfered with my holster and wanted a better shelf for my thumb when shooting offhand. Decided to to take them to the grinder and re-shape them a bit as well as break some of the sharp edges. I think they came out great.


Nice work!

[NPV]

Perfect carry gun when working on the boat, hot, humid, sweaty, and contorting into all sorts of weird positions. I love my 1911s but there's just something about Js, can't wait to get my 640 Pro back from S&W and the holster from Tony.

https://i.imgur.com/dBEOkeH.jpg

[mmc45414]

Which holster is this?
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[NPV]

Which holster is this?
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No-name Fleabay holster that's been filling in for the last few months until I get JMCK I ordered which should be here this week. Provided the JMCK suits me and my 442/640 Pro I'd be willing to send you this one for the cost of shipping.

[CSW]

Polished the barrel and cylinder.
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[HCM]

Grabbed some VZs for the 442 but wasn't thrilled with the huge hump on the starboard side as it interfered with my holster and wanted a better shelf for my thumb when shooting offhand. Decided to to take them to the grinder and re-shape them a bit as well as break some of the sharp edges. I think they came out great.

https://i.imgur.com/b5xD24Z.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tEjRPgq.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FVcaPLK.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/utxrpqf.jpg

I hope you wore a mask and vacuumed the dust. G10 dust is nasty stuff.

[mmc45414]

Provided the JMCK suits me and my 442/640 Pro I'd be willing to send you this one for the cost of shipping.
I have a fetish, PM later if you wanna pass it along.

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[Gun Mutt]

No-name Fleabay holster that's been filling in for the last few months until I get JMCK I ordered which should be here this week. Provided the JMCK suits me and my 442/640 Pro I'd be willing to send you this one for the cost of shipping.

Looks like the Dehaven & Dehaven I just ordered off Etsy. I've decided to add a j-frame back into my world after at least 10yrs without one, went looking for something cheap/good enough to keep my acid sweat off it until I get a Summer Special for it.

[23JAZ]

20% off VZ revolver grips. Code: B2TRREV

[Gun Mutt]

Thoroughly enjoying my new 442PC-tune. Ran a bunch of 148gr wadcutters through it and a couple of different Hornaday hp's. Shot my best group with the Critical Defense. The holster is the one I mentioned above and it'll do as a placeholder.

Still mulling over grips. I got to hold j's with both VZ and Hogue G10's, kinda surprised that I liked the Hogues better. I'd love to find a set of stag Fitz Gunfighters, but google has given me no joy thus far. Does anyone have experience with the Pachmayr G10s? How about Craig Spegel's Centennial grips? The way they rise up on the frame is intriguing, worth the $$ and the wait?

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[23JAZ]

Loving the ankle glove.
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[SouthNarc]

Picked up a 640 Pro today and dropped an Apex spring kit into it along with my 442, we'll see how it goes. I was all excited thinking wow S&W didn't screw this one up until I saw the sight....now I have to either file on it myself, send it back, or have a competent smith fix it.
https://i.imgur.com/6lLOrwZ.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/YAzOcRp.jpg


I wonder what it would take for S&W to do a run of 642 Pros?

[HCM]

I wonder what it would take for S&W to do a run of 642 Pros?

More than just you and I but I’d be in for one.

[Sherman A. House DDS]

More than just you and I but I’d be in for one.

Maybe we could start a PF petition/pre-order thread and make it happen.


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[SouthNarc]

I'm curious what kind of numbers Lew Horton has to have before S&W will do something to their specs.

[Dagga Boy]

I'm curious what kind of numbers Lew Horton has to have before S&W will do something to their specs.

That question was asked before when I last visited this with you. S&W just said no and wouldnot give them hard numbers

[Totem Polar]

I wonder what it would take for S&W to do a run of 642 Pros?

A new rear dovetail mill, evidently?

Seriously though, I’d be way in on that run, as you might guess.

[Willard]

Thoroughly enjoying my new 442PC-tune. Ran a bunch of 148gr wadcutters through it and a couple of different Hornaday hp's. Shot my best group with the Critical Defense. The holster is the one I mentioned above and it'll do as a placeholder.

Still mulling over grips. I got to hold j's with both VZ and Hogue G10's, kinda surprised that I liked the Hogues better. I'd love to find a set of stag Fitz Gunfighters, but google has given me no joy thus far. Does anyone have experience with the Pachmayr G10s? How about Craig Spegel's Centennial grips? The way they rise up on the frame is intriguing, worth the $$ and the wait?

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Is this older gun or is it offered currently? Thanks.

[Gun Mutt]

Picked it up from CDNN, though I don't see any S&W on there now.

[Gun Mutt]

Such an improvement!

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[23JAZ]

The VZ Tactical Diamonds are a much needed improvement over the stock grips. The texture is perfect IMO and they look great.

[JCS]

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[Francis]

29793OT : Navigators?

[JCS]

OT : Navigators?

I’m not understanding the question, sorry.

[Totem Polar]

I’m not understanding the question, sorry.

While you’re waiting, who makes the card wallet/pocket knife combo? I might need that in my life...

[Francis]

I’m not understanding the question, sorry.

Oops, sorry for the confusion. During my college years I took part in Navigator (https://www.navigators.org/) Bible studies. The Scripture memory pack like in your pic was used by many of us to carry verses we were working on memorizing. Just wondering if you had the same experience.

If you don't mind me asking, what knife and holster are you using?

[JCS]

While you’re waiting, who makes the card wallet/pocket knife combo? I might need that in my life...
It’s made by Makers South. I randomly stumbled onto it on YouTube. The small pouch fits a sak cadet or a aaa flashlight like a Streamlight micro stream. They have some bigger ones as well.



Oops, sorry for the confusion. During my college years I took part in Navigator (https://www.navigators.org/) Bible studies. The Scripture memory pack like in your pic was used by many of us to carry verses we were working on memorizing. Just wondering if you had the same experience.

If you don't mind me asking, what knife and holster are you using?

Ahh. I am not familiar with that bible study but I will check it out! One of my mentors gave me the scripture memory pack and he very well may have got it from there. That’s exactly what I carry it for. Currently going over the Romans rod to Salvation.

Knife is a Spyderco Sage 2 and holster is from ZuluBravo Kydex.

[Totem Polar]

It’s made by Makers South. I randomly stumbled onto it on YouTube. The small pouch fits a sak cadet or a aaa flashlight like a Streamlight micro stream. They have some bigger ones as well.


Thank you, I appreciate it.

[Francis]

Ahh. I am not familiar with that bible study but I will check it out! One of my mentors gave me the scripture memory pack and he very well may have got it from there. That’s exactly what I carry it for. Currently going over the Romans rod to Salvation.

Knife is a Spyderco Sage 2 and holster is from ZuluBravo Kydex.

It is a good tool.

Thanks for the info. That Sage looks like a great size for pocket carry.

[Totem Polar]

It is a good tool.

Thanks for the info. That Sage looks like a great size for pocket carry.

The sage 2, especially that framelock version, is one of the greatest urban EDCs ever produced. It’s like the G26 of clipits.

I have one buddy on another forum who’s bought and sold something like 6 of them; he keeps itching for something else, because he’s a total gear queer, then realizes he’s made a mistake! I bust his balls about it all the time. But, I digress; you really need to get one in your hand to realize how well all the specs come together in that particular size/design. God forbid I should ever be limited to just one pocketknife for the rest of days, but if something so absurd were to pass, that Sage 2 would be it. JMO.

[Irelander]

holster is from ZuluBravo Kydex.

Is that a regular offering of theirs or a custom?

[JCS]

Is that a regular offering of theirs or a custom?

I originally saw it on Instagram. I had to email him because I didn’t find it on his website. It’s a little longer than the DSG clip on j frame holster but it has less hot spots for me.

[TCinVA]

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[Eli]

After picking up my Model 12...I've really started liking the older alloy framed guns. I've also never had a Bodyguard. Decided to address both of those.

Model 38.

https://i.imgur.com/hHpFail.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ADDptUQ.jpg


The Js so far. A 38, a 442en, and a 351c.

https://i.imgur.com/Mn42Ugg.jpg

[Sherman A. House DDS]

After picking up my Model 12...I've really started liking the older alloy framed guns. I've also never had a Bodyguard. Decided to address both of those.

Model 38.

https://i.imgur.com/hHpFail.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ADDptUQ.jpg


The Js so far. A 38, a 442en, and a 351c.

https://i.imgur.com/Mn42Ugg.jpg

Are those Altamont boot grips?


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[Eli]

Are those Altamont boot grips?


They are. Found them on Ebay a while back. Didn't have anything pretty enough to put them on until now.

[23JAZ]

Apex spring kit installed along with alittle internal polishing. Smooth as butta!
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[Drifting Fate]

After picking up my Model 12...I've really started liking the older alloy framed guns. I've also never had a Bodyguard. Decided to address both of those.

Model 38.

https://i.imgur.com/hHpFail.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ADDptUQ.jpg


Still looking for a clean Model 12, but you found what is, IMHO, the best of the J-frame line.

[CSW]

Apex spring kit installed along with alittle internal polishing. Smooth as butta!
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I did the very same thing last month.
What a difference in the trigger

[23JAZ]

I did the very same thing last month.
What a difference in the trigger

It’s night and day. I took a dremel with a buffing wheel and polishing compound to the trigger return spring housing on both sides it makes contact with the frame, put a drop of lube on both sides, and greased up the springs as suggested in the Apex install video. The trigger feels fantastic now. I wish I had a way to measure the weight.

[Holmes375]

I did my most recent J frame just after I bought it. Out of the box it exceeded the 12 lb max on my Lyman digital. After the Apex kit and internal polishing it yielded 9 lbs-5 oz. After several hundred rounds it currently yields 9 lbs-1 oz.

Break weight is only a part of the story though. Smoother throughout, breaks clean and stages nicely if that's important to you. I also removed the trigger while I was at it, softened the edges and polished the face. Feels oh so nice. :D

[Wheeler]

I just shoot the crap out of mine. Maybe I'm doing it wrong? :D

[Holmes375]

I just shoot the crap out of mine. Maybe I'm doing it wrong? :D

Nothing wrong in that, just as there's nothing wrong in making them a little bit nicer to live with.

[Eli]

https://i.imgur.com/x2cJdVd.jpg

[Norville]

Picked this up when Brownells had a sale last week

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[Hideeho]

Thank you Dave Lauck.

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[Hideeho]

340PD & 43C. A good carry/practice combo. Precision Gun Specialities Hideout Grip on both. The 340 has Apex Tactical Duty/Carry Spring Kit, 5,000 rounds of internal polishing, and don't know how many more dry fire polishes. They were good days at S&W when these two J's were built. I've had other J's built on bad days. These are keepers.

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[Norville]

Added G10 Hogue Bantams

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[Eli]

https://i.imgur.com/LQetpfc.jpg

[Wheeler]

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[Eli]

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I never did like that clip anyway.

:cool:

[Wheeler]

I never did like that clip anyway.

:cool:

It's hell on leftys. The neat thing is I now have a sort of shelf for my thumb. It works similarly to a set of target grips with a thumb rest and provides me with a better index but doesn't interfere with shooting with my right hand. :)

[Gun Mutt]

What grips are those? The more I blow the pic up, the less I can actually see.

[Wheeler]

What grips are those? The more I blow the pic up, the less I can actually see.

Desantis Clip Grip with the clip removed.

[Gun Mutt]

Thanks. Now Eli's comment makes sense, too!

[Totem Polar]

Two 3" 36s: the 36-1 heavy barrel round but, and the 36-6 full lug "Target." 1976 and 1989, respectively. Sorry for the phone quality on the pic:

[Norville]

Decided to do a little snub training on an unusually cold afternoon. Pushing right, I blame the gloves.

[11B10]

Decided to do a little snub training on an unusually cold afternoon. Pushing right, I blame the gloves.

Sir, what grips are those?

[Norville]

Sir, what grips are those?

Craig Spegel boot grips (the original).

[11B10]

Craig Spegel boot grips (the original).

Great looking grips! Thanks for the info.

[Gun Mutt]

I never meant for my 442 to be a pimp pistol, but, well, there it is. I'm not a fan of the two tone, but some fuckers convinced me that the PC-tune trigger job on the limited run was worth it, so I bought it on a CDNN sale for half the price of the 351c I was saving up for...and yeah, it's definitely got the nicest action I've ever felt on a j-frame.

It was my first time with paint pens, so the multiple layers on the front sight are too thick and sloppy, but you can't tell when you're aiming it.

I can't find a a set of grips that make my hand happy, so right now it's wearing a pair of borrowed G10 panels with a BK grip adapter making it waaayyy to slippery to hold onto, so it's only true value right now is in a winter coat pocket where I plan to shoot through the pocket as opposed to drawing the lil bar of wet soap... but at least it's pretty, in an unintentionally pimpy sort of way.

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[justcor]

Added G10 Hogue Bantams

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Which holster is that?

[Gun Mutt]

I believe that's the Dark Star Gear (https://darkstargear.com/product/jframe/) holster that so many of us are so fond of:

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[Norville]

I believe that's the Dark Star Gear (https://darkstargear.com/product/jframe/) holster that so many of us are so fond of

Correct!

[DueSpada]

Gun Mutt, you might as well post some pictures of your stable. We're all adults here, or children posing as such.

[Wheeler]

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43C, 351C, 631, 60, and a 642-1.

Maybe I'll get the three inchers together for a group shoot some day. :)

[DueSpada]

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[Sherman A. House DDS]

Curly maple Ahrends, sans finger grooves.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181212/26cf0d984ba55b8b4558c663d04cb914.jpg


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[Mike Pipes]

Curly maple Ahrends, sans finger grooves.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181212/26cf0d984ba55b8b4558c663d04cb914.jpg


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GORGEOUS

[Hawker800]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181213/57a71a7a943d6ae6073b4e546d3cab4c.jpg

[ASH556]

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[SeriousStudent]

Very interesting. Do you mind sharing what ammo you used, and your shot placement? I have never shot an armadillo with a .38 Special.

Comparing four layer denim versus armadillo hide - on this week's episode of SeriousStudent's Redneck Science! :)

[ASH556]

Very interesting. Do you mind sharing what ammo you used, and your shot placement? I have never shot an armadillo with a .38 Special.

Comparing four layer denim versus armadillo hide - on this week's episode of SeriousStudent's Redneck Science! :)

Ha! Well, I was 30ft up a tree in my Summit Viper in the dark at the end of a deer hunt and as I was packing up to climb down I heard this massive ruckus at the base of the tree. Not wanting to climb down to certain death by a bear or something, I shined my light down to see the armored leprosy bearer. Fearing for my life (or at least my nose and appendages) I drew my trusty 642 and put a 130gr +P Winchester Bonded right through his heart and lungs (moving head was a bit small target). He froze initially, then went into the death rolls and ended up in that hole. And that, as they say, was that.

[camsdaddy]

Ha! Well, I was 30ft up a tree in my Summit Viper in the dark at the end of a deer hunt and as I was packing up to climb down I heard this massive ruckus at the base of the tree. Not wanting to climb down to certain death by a bear or something, I shined my light down to see the armored leprosy bearer. Fearing for my life (or at least my nose and appendages) I drew my trusty 642 and put a 130gr +P Winchester Bonded right through his heart and lungs (moving head was a bit small target). He froze initially, then went into the death rolls and ended up in that hole. And that, as they say, was that.
I am thankful you were not mauled. Im surprised the lowly snub was up to the task. It is a good thing you were carrying +p to penetrate armor. Ive seen the death roll a few times. I didnt know if it died from the shot or exhaustion.

[SeriousStudent]

Thanks, ASH556, that is interesting. I do have a goodish amount of that exact round stashed away, they had a ridiculous deal at GT Distributors a while back. Glad to hear it did well.

We had a fair amount of armadillo's on our place when I was a kid, and we were always careful to wear gloves when handling the carcasses.

[Eli]

https://i.imgur.com/PVaYMeB.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/uunHO1X.jpg

[Andy in NH]

I just Googled, "asparagus wrapped in bacon" - thank you.

[Eli]

I just Googled, "asparagus wrapped in bacon" - thank you.

Bringing bacon ideas to the people...it's what I do.

[jws]

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[Totem Polar]

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And who makes your wadcutters, good Sir?

[Eli]

SOME of these are J's...


https://i.imgur.com/HCmKy8n.jpg

[feudist]

SOME of these are J's...


https://i.imgur.com/HCmKy8n.jpg

Why do your Taurus grips have those funny holes?

:p

[Eli]

Why do your Taurus grips have those funny holes?

:p


I'm quite sure, good sir, that I have no idea what you're talking about. I would never put Taurus grips on a Smith & Wesson...those are merely "generic backstrap-covering rubber grips that will (after slight modification) fit any J-frame."

[jws]

And who makes your wadcutters, good Sir?

They are from Precision One, I bought them online from Outdoor Limited.

http://www.precisiononeammunition.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2_37_44&products_id=422

https://www.outdoorlimited.com/handgun-ammo/38-special/precision-one-38-special-ammunition-148-grain-copper-plated-wadcutter-50-rounds/

I haven’t shot a ton of them but they seem to shoot a little high out of my 442, a little low out of my LCR .357 and close to point of aim with my S&W Model 64 NY-1.

Here is a target comparing them and .38 Special 135gr +p gold dots.
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That was at 5 or 7 yards, I don’t remember which.

[Totem Polar]

They are from Precision One, I bought them online from Outdoor Limited.

http://www.precisiononeammunition.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2_37_44&products_id=422

https://www.outdoorlimited.com/handgun-ammo/38-special/precision-one-38-special-ammunition-148-grain-copper-plated-wadcutter-50-rounds/

I haven’t shot a ton of them but they seem to shoot a little high out of my 442, a little low out of my LCR .357 and close to point of aim with my S&W Model 64 NY-1.

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Awesome, thanks. I bet they’re easy out of the NY-1. Since I have an NY-1, as well, all the better.

[jws]

Awesome, thanks. I bet they’re easy out of the NY-1. Since I have an NY-1, as well, all the better.

No problem. They are pretty definitely easy out of the NY-1, it almost feels like cheating after shooting the 442.

[Duelist]

SOME of these are J's...


https://i.imgur.com/HCmKy8n.jpg

If someone would like a pair of those generic rubber backstrap covering grips that will fit a jframe after slight modifications, I have a set hiding in my holster/grip drawer.

[Sherman A. House DDS]

If someone would like a pair of those generic rubber backstrap covering grips that will fit a jframe after slight modifications, I have a set hiding in my holster/grip drawer.

I’ll take them!


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[Sherman A. House DDS]

SOME of these are J's...


https://i.imgur.com/HCmKy8n.jpg

What are the middle two in the top row?


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[Duelist]

I’ll take them!


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Ooh, somebody asked me for them about an hour ago. Sorry!

[Eli]

What are the middle two in the top row?


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The nickel is a pre-model 10 M&P that's had the barrel cut to 3" and the hammer semi-bobbed. The black one is a Model 12.

[Sherman A. House DDS]

The nickel is a pre-model 10 M&P that's had the barrel cut to 3" and the hammer semi-bobbed. The black one is a Model 12.

Those look amazing. Good work. You should post individual pics of those. I have a Model 12 with the skinny frame...regular grips don’t fit correctly.


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[Eli]

Yup, unfortunately this one also has the skinny frame...kinda limits grip options.

[Otaku.edc]

S&W 340 that has been action tuned by Gemini Customs

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[Wheeler]

S&W 340 that has been action tuned by Gemini Customs

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I have made great use of Claude’s printable targets.

[Totem Polar]

I have a Model 12 with the skinny frame...regular grips don’t fit correctly.


You know what does? The J-frame sized Tyler T. Try it instead of the K-frame T on a 2" model 12 for warm tummy feelz...

[Sherman A. House DDS]

You know what does? The J-frame sized Tyler T. Try it instead of the K-frame T on a 2" model 12 for warm tummy feelz...

Noted! Thank you Sir!


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[23JAZ]

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Made a couple changes to my DSG J-Frame holster. Higher riding and pulls into the body more.

[bajasr100]

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Mod 940-1, Mod 642-1.

Mod 36, Mod 36

[Gun Mutt]

Jay23 ...I think I need to do that exact thing to my DSG for my LCR. Where'd you buy the pieces?

[orionz06]

Jay23 ...I think I need to do that exact thing to my DSG for my LCR. Where'd you buy the pieces?

What issue are you having with the LCR? Adding a wing to a snubby holster may have some negative affects as it increases the ability of the belt to force the gun into the body as it rotates the grip in. A Tuckstrut would be the preferred method to give a little boost in concealment should there be some printing. Foam may be a better intermediate step too.

[23JAZ]

@Jay23 (https://pistol-forum.com/member.php?u=9837) ...I think I need to do that exact thing to my DSG for my LCR. Where'd you buy the pieces?
On Amazon. I tried contacting JMCK but was told they don’t sell just the wings.

[23JAZ]

What issue are you having with the LCR? Adding a wing to a snubby holster may have some negative affects as it increases the ability of the belt to force the gun into the body as it rotates the grip in. A Tuckstrut would be the preferred method to give a little boost in concealment should there be some printing. Foam may be a better intermediate step too.

I’ve actually got a 1/4” foam pad and the wing with 1 DCC clip and it worked wonders. I was wearing a white Hanes undershirt around the house the other day concealment was 100%.

[Gun Mutt]

What issue are you having with the LCR? Adding a wing to a snubby holster may have some negative affects as it increases the ability of the belt to force the gun into the body as it rotates the grip in. A Tuckstrut would be the preferred method to give a little boost in concealment should there be some printing. Foam may be a better intermediate step too.

Meet me over in the LCR Thread (https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?22420-Ruger-LCR/page32).

[Eli]

Gives a bit better purchase and also takes some of the "Taurusness" out of them. I like it.


https://i.imgur.com/wtpjezL.jpg

[mmc45414]

A while back I got on a kick to get another J-frame for reasons. I think J-frames are changed significantly by adding a bit more grip, so having an extra one so my 638 could keep its boot grips made sense, at least to my twisted brain. And I thought it might be neat to have a companion to the M60-NoDash that was my dad's, about the only cool gun he didn't sell late in life when he went all-in on camera gear. And I snagged a 637 on sale when they had a rebate so I think I paid only $275 before the transfer.

Part of the plan was to try and put on the XS Big Dot that "requires" milling. A friend helped me do my 638 and when we were done it seemed like it woulda been easier to just file the thing, so that is what I did on the 637. Somewhere along the way I sold something to somebody and had some frivolous cash and I took the plunge on a 360PD, and that sorta stalled my progress on the 637. But now it is done and I think it turned out well and is pretty neat:
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It has the sight, Apex kit and Altamont grips. If I photograph the right side you can't see the lock...

Here are some views of the sight:
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The view on the left shows the basics of the filing, at this stage I was probably 85% done. It took longer than I expected but was a fun project. I tried the "matting" with a file and hammer but couldn't get it to look the way I wanted so I went back to stippling like I did on the 638.

Anyway, I feel like I have "owed" this thread some pictures, and here you go :)

[OldRunner/CSAT Neighbor]

A while back I got on a kick to get another J-frame for reasons. I think J-frames are changed significantly by adding a bit more grip, so having an extra one so my 638 could keep its boot grips made sense, at least to my twisted brain. And I thought it might be neat to have a companion to the M60-NoDash that was my dad's, about the only cool gun he didn't sell late in life when he went all-in on camera gear. And I snagged a 637 on sale when they had a rebate so I think I paid only $275 before the transfer.

Part of the plan was to try and put on the XS Big Dot that "requires" milling. A friend helped me do my 638 and when we were done it seemed like it woulda been easier to just file the thing, so that is what I did on the 637. Somewhere along the way I sold something to somebody and had some frivolous cash and I took the plunge on a 360PD, and that sorta stalled my progress on the 637. But now it is done and I think it turned out well and is pretty neat:
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It has the sight, Apex kit and Altamont grips. If I photograph the right side you can't see the lock...

Here are some views of the sight:
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The view on the left shows the basics of the filing, at this stage I was probably 85% done. It took longer than I expected but was a fun project. I tried the "matting" with a file and hammer but couldn't get it to look the way I wanted so I went back to stippling like I did on the 638.

Anyway, I feel like I have "owed" this thread some pictures, and here you go :)

Nice work on that FS mmc45, wish mike Pipe's & I were that skilled BUT we know our limitations.

I say that as years ago we took 4 j-frames to Jim Clark Jr. (RIP mi amigo) for the same treatment & we're still using/carrying those to this day.

[mmc45414]

Nice work on that FS mmc45, wish mike Pipe's & I were that skilled BUT we know our limitations.It was sorta like tinkering on an old car that you don't need to drive to work. If I wasn't feeling the mojo I would quit for that evening :)

[Lester Polfus]

That's good work putting that sight on. How do the point of aim/ point of impact line up?

[mmc45414]

That's good work putting that sight on. How do the point of aim/ point of impact line up?No actual data before or after, but according to XS the middle of the dot is supposed to be where the top of the former post used to be.

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On Amazon. I tried contacting JMCK but was told they don’t sell just the wings.
If you could post the parts links that would be most appreciated!

[23JAZ]

If you could post the parts links that would be most appreciated!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0773W1NNB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[ASH556]

Got my Aholster in last night. THIS is the answer for pocket carry of a J-frame. After finding Mika’s to be too thick I had gone back to the milk jug for awhile. Still not 100% satisfied I looked some more and ordered the Aholster. Disappears beautifully even in jeans and the hooks work great to retain the holster!

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[spinmove_]

Got my Aholster in last night. THIS is the answer for pocket carry of a J-frame. After finding Mika’s to be too thick I had gone back to the milk jug for awhile. Still not 100% satisfied I looked some more and ordered the Aholster. Disappears beautifully even in jeans and the hooks work great to retain the holster!

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I’ve got a pocket Aholster for the LCP and love it. Ordered a pocket Aholster for a J-frame to do some comparison testing between the LCP and my friend’s 642. Definitely looking forward to it coming in as unless I can find a solution to keep two fingers on the frame AND guarantee reliability, I’ll probably be moving to a J-frame.


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[WDR]

So I finally scratched an itch I've had for a while:

https://i.imgur.com/vffuOnVh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/s4idM2Fh.jpg

60-10 .357 ... Now I need to find some leather... and maybe a DSG J-frame holster, if it'll fit the full underlug. Debating on ordering some Silvertips, or just stoking it with Ranger Bonded and/or 135gr Gold Dot .38's I already have on hand. Probably wont see a ton of full house .357, but I do plan on loading up some 170gr Keith for desert/woods bumming.

[orionz06]

Should fit fine.


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[WDR]

Should fit fine.



That is good news.

Thanks!

[camsdaddy]

Got my Aholster in last night. THIS is the answer for pocket carry of a J-frame. After finding Mika’s to be too thick I had gone back to the milk jug for awhile. Still not 100% satisfied I looked some more and ordered the Aholster. Disappears beautifully even in jeans and the hooks work great to retain the holster!

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How did you decide on this one over the backbone from Aholster?

[ASH556]

How did you decide on this one over the backbone from Aholster?

No real great reason, but these were my thoughts:

1. More gun exposure in a pocket holster means more lint/debris in the gun
2. That lower lip (under the cylinder cutout) looks like it's just waiting to snag on the trigger in re-holstering

[camsdaddy]

Thank you I have their holster for my 43. I had looked at them for a my Model 60 but when I emailed the owner he told me neither would fit. I have since gotten a 642 so another Aholster is in my near future. I will certainly keep your ideas in mind.

[spinmove_]

Got my Aholster in last night. THIS is the answer for pocket carry of a J-frame. After finding Mika’s to be too thick I had gone back to the milk jug for awhile. Still not 100% satisfied I looked some more and ordered the Aholster. Disappears beautifully even in jeans and the hooks work great to retain the holster!

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Do you find that those laser grips print horribly in the pocket or are they fine?


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[ASH556]

Do you find that those laser grips print horribly in the pocket or are they fine?


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They're fine for me. Don't see how they'd be an issue. They don't protrude any more than the cylinder.

[spinmove_]

Officially a J-frame owner with my 442. Painted the front sight. Altamont grips incoming. Going to get good with the irons first before dropping coin on some CTC laser boot grips.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190310/b31c5155d018ec76fb68109ae510c0a3.jpg


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[Mike Pipes]

How ya gonna carry it Spinmove?

[spinmove_]

How ya gonna carry it Spinmove?

Aholster in a front pocket. Easiest way for me to don and doff before and after work.


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[Mike Pipes]

Aholster in a front pocket. Easiest way for me to don and doff before and after work.


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EXCELLENT

[spinmove_]

Altamont grips came in today. Much nicer than the stock rubber grips.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190404/e6a5d1bc9585dac8412083c7923cf066.jpg


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[jeep45238]

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[Inspector71]

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Is it the model 38 or 49 ?

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model 49

[eb07]

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[Wheeler]

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Izzat sweat or did you go for a swim? :)

[jeep45238]

Izzat sweat or did you go for a swim? :)

Sweat, but may as well have been a swim. A LOT less humidity today, so I guess I'll find out in a little bit if that is going to make a difference.

I should probably put a thin coat of oil on the release now that I'm thinking about it....

[Wheeler]

Sweat, but may as well have been a swim. A LOT less humidity today, so I guess I'll find out in a little bit if that is going to make a difference.

I should probably put a thin coat of oil on the release now that I'm thinking about it....

The Cylinder Release Latch tends to be the rust collection point for every J frame I've ever pocket carried. That reminds me...

[StraitR]

Today's carry, inspired by the P&S podcast with DB and Chris. I forgot how easy the J is to carry AIWB, even in a cheap Galco holster. She deserves better.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48046007453_96597e5ff2_b.jpg

[TheNewbie]

Today's carry, inspired by the P&S podcast with DB and Chris. I forgot how easy the J is to carry AIWB, even in a cheap Galco holster. She deserves better.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48046007453_96597e5ff2_b.jpg


Please stop posting this! I want one so sans lock so bad. Making me jealous. :p

[Lester Polfus]

Dent Miller's 638, from a cover photo shoot for my first book....

[StraitR]

Please stop posting this! I want one so sans lock so bad. Making me jealous. :p

But it's been working out so well lately. :) Today's carry...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48057992902_160c5bce4f_b.jpg

[TheNewbie]

But it's been working out so well lately. :) Today's carry...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48057992902_160c5bce4f_b.jpg


See this makes me want to carry a 4566 and 638 as my BUG.

[StraitR]

See this makes me want to carry a 4566 and 638 as my BUG.

Just thinking about carrying a 4566 makes my back hurt.

[TheNewbie]

Just thinking about carrying a 4566 makes my back hurt.

I didn't say it was logical!


I guess one week I could carry the 4566, then the next week do dead lifts. A different take on the concept of carry rotation.

[Hizzie]

Two springs, a flag, the retainer and the lock.

p/By2vHeWARGQ

[eb07]

Just picked up a no lock partner for my no lock 442

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[Hizzie]

p/BzDUtdjA7S_

[jeep45238]

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Pocket of a tree man....harness on sort of covers the pocket opening all day but is still accessible.


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[newyork]

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[JR1572]

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I said the same thing when I got my old one back Sunday.

[blues]

Now you need a New York, New York reload. Just sayin'...

[newyork]

I have to agree. After I left the range I immediately wanted another. Either a duplicate, a steel copy or a mid to full size wheel.


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[Eli]

Was needing another super-lightweight blaster to accompany my 351, for...reasons.
Picked up this 360j for $335. It was basically impossible to say no, for that price.


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[feudist]

Was needing another super-lightweight blaster to accompany my 351, for...reasons.
Picked up this 360j for $335. It was basically impossible to say no, for that price.


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Stippled Taurii?

[Eli]

Stippled Taurii?


'Tis.

So far, they really are the best J-Frame grips that I've found.

[11B10]

I said the same thing when I got my old one back Sunday.




JR1572, I just saw your photo (what can I say, I'm getting old) and IMO, your picture looks as good as any gunmag picture. Very nice job.

[JR1572]

JR1572, I just saw your photo (what can I say, I'm getting old) and IMO, your picture looks as good as any gunmag picture. Very nice job.

I don’t think that’s my pic. I think that’s New York’s photo.

[11B10]

[QUOTE=JR1572;905886]I don’t think that’s my pic. I think that’s New York’s photo.[/QUOTE




No matter who took it, it's a winner.

[feudist]

'Tis.

So far, they really are the best J-Frame grips that I've found.

The stippling really sets off their functional look. Good work!

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[StraitR]

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[feudist]

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Do you ever use the hammer much?

[StraitR]

Do you ever use the hammer much?

To go from DA to SA, no, but I put my thumb on it every time I holster if that counts.

[Lester Polfus]

To go from DA to SA, no, but I put my thumb on it every time I holster if that counts.

That was a big part of my rationale for buying the 638. When I'm shoving it back into a pocket, it's nice to ride the hammer with my thumb.

[blues]

This thread is dangerous...

I'm selling my neighbor my 686+ since it never seems to get carried or shot anymore...another J may be irresistible...

The M&P 340 is (currently) topmost on the list of maybes, but that could change.

[mmc45414]

The M&P 340 is (currently) topmost on the list of maybes, but that could change.
To PD or not PD, that is the question...
What it costs is crazy, but I can tell the difference.
But I think you might get 340 without a lock, and maybe all of the PDs come with a lock?

[blues]

To PD or not PD, that is the question...
What it costs is crazy, but I can tell the difference.
But I think you might get 340 without a lock, and maybe all of the PDs come with a lock?

Yes, the 340 is available without a lock and is the only one I would purchase (since it would see a lot of carry).

Still haven't fully committed to the notion as my 642 is completely acceptable for my limited uses...but when has logic ever carried the day around this lot? ;)

[mmc45414]

when has logic ever carried the day around this lot? ;)
I probably quit being logical about guns in about 1973...

[Hideeho]

Got this the other day. Shined up outside and inside. Installed Wolff 8Lb hammer and 14LB rebound springs. Cylinder and Slide Extended Firing Pin. Set of VZ Operator II grips. At 10 yards, drive the dot for 158 and 148 grain. 6” holdover for 135, 130, and 110 grain (All .38). 357, 135 grain, needed a 2” holdover. Next, will try Federal 158 +P (38G). Shot the HiTS Snub Super Test X2. Once you figure out the gun it will shoot straight.

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[Mitch]

This thread is dangerous...

I'm selling my neighbor my 686+ since it never seems to get carried or shot anymore...another J may be irresistible...

The M&P 340 is (currently) topmost on the list of maybes, but that could change.

I had an M&P 340 and sold it. It was a stupid move, I really miss that gun and I will have another. If you’re only going to have one J Frame I think that’s the way to go.

Since you already have a 642 (I think?) though, maybe go all out and get the 340 PD for the lightest possible pocket gun?

Edit...I have a 340 PD without the lock. Both 340s are available that way, just saying...


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[blues]

I had an M&P 340 and sold it. It was a stupid move, I really miss that gun and I will have another. If you’re only going to have one J Frame I think that’s the way to go.

Since you already have a 642 (I think?) though, maybe go all out and get the 340 PD for the lightest possible pocket gun?

Edit...I have a 340 PD without the lock. Both 340s are available that way, just saying...


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Thank you for the enabling...just when I had a few minutes without pondering the issue...:p

The PD is not really in the picture though I'm sure I wouldn't turn one down if someone decided to gift me one.

(I had a fairly serious injury to the heel of my strong hand a couple years back and while recoil with the 642 and +P hasn't bothered me, I'm not going to look to push the envelope further. I'm grateful that I had little lasting damage beyond scarring.)

[Willard]

Got this the other day. Shined up outside and inside.


Nice work on the polish. What did you use & how long did it take? I may do that to mine when time permits.

[Hideeho]

Nice work on the polish. What did you use & how long did it take? I may do that to mine when time permits.

Simichrome polish applied with surgical cotton swabs. T-shirt rags for first buff. 2” X 2” Ultra Polish Pad (Amazon) For second buff, Rag Company Mini-Miner Professional Metal Polish Towel for finish. Plus a lot of Tequila to pass the time.

[Willard]

Simichrome polish applied with surgical cotton swabs. T-shirt rags for first buff. 2” X 2” Ultra Polish Pad (Amazon) For second buff, Rag Company Mini-Miner Professional Metal Polish Towel for finish. Plus a lot of Tequila to pass the time.

Excellent recipe. Thank you.

[Outlier]

This came in today after seeing it mentioned here from CDNN. Need to figure out what I want to do for new grips.

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[camsdaddy]

This came in today after seeing it mentioned here from CDNN. Need to figure out what I want to do for new grips.

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There are a lot of great options. My personal favorites are the uncle mike boot grips. They have been discontinued but still pop up,for sale from time to time. I have a performance center 642 and it wears the uncle mikes.

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Posted this 49 when I first got it. Figured I'd share again now that I have it more integrated into my carry options. I also just got the Tyler T grip adapter in after a few months of waiting. In the gun I'm running federal gold medal match wadcutters with the last round being a more stout fmj. Running fmj in the speed strip due to ease of loading with speed in mind. Both projectiles hitting POA. PHLster city special AIWB with a surfire EDCL2-T in the left pocket with the speed strip. Not pictured is a SOFTT-W run out of left back pocket. When the weather cools down I'm usually running a Ryker ankle IFAK.

edit: i also apparently suck at posting pictures. it dosnt like to cooperate with my full rez pics so if i take a screenshot it will post but then you end up with this abomination of an image... you get the idea tho.