J-frame picture thread

[eclecticmoose]

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642-1, Speer 135gr. GDHP.

[bajasr100]

41045

Model 38 Airweight, Bucheimer-Clark IWB holster. Had the holster for quite a while, just needed a J-frame to put in it! Gotta change those grips though.

[newyork]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190817/bdeb7c178a014d1a150687292ffca733.jpg


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[Hizzie]

p/B1TfEOngyU4

p/B1TxaSXAVDp

p/B1UBa77g4dX

[jrbway]

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[Norville]

It followed me home

[blues]

^^^^Rescues make the best companions.

[newyork]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190828/aa226815ee9004e8acbd0af56e65a18f.jpg


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[blues]

Nice image, NY. Now go blacken that rear sight notch. You do have a Sharpie, dontcha? ;)

[newyork]

Nice image, NY. Now go blacken that rear sight notch. You do have a Sharpie, dontcha? ;)

Dude, I keep meaning to do that and paint the front sight orange and I can never remember. Getting old is killing my brain. Lol


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[blues]

Dude, I keep meaning to do that and paint the front sight orange and I can never remember. Getting old is killing my brain. Lol


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For inspiration:

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?24597-Painted-My-S-amp-W-642-s-Front-Sight

[newyork]

For inspiration:

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?24597-Painted-My-S-amp-W-642-s-Front-Sight

Thank you Blues!!


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[newyork]

blues not the best but better than nothinghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190830/5a6e9fdc72462b7fe8a15c972a0ae706.jpg


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[blues]

Lookin' good, NY. :cool:

[41magfan]

Here's one with a few scratches .....

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/588ks1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn588ks1j)

[coldcase1984]

Haven't been on here much for awhile; somehow missed this thread!

Gotta take some pics of my hoary collection of Js this holiday weekend.

[oregon45]

Models 640-1 and 34-1 during a J-frame range day earlier this month.

https://i.imgur.com/19Xdwru.jpg?1

[oregon45]

Here's one with a few scratches .....

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/588ks1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn588ks1j)

Beautiful gun. Who did the engraving?

[41magfan]

Beautiful gun. Who did the engraving?

This is factory engraving and I personally think, particularly well done.


https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/Y3NzIu.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poY3NzIuj)

[41magfan]

Beautiful gun. Who did the engraving?

Well, I was wrong and that turned out to be a good thing. I acquired the little gun under the pretense that it was factory engraved, but my research has determined this to be the work of John J. Adams Sr. .... which is much mo better.

[Eli]

https://i.imgur.com/AOFSGG2.jpg

[Gun Mutt]

Eli's post made me think of this old set up I used to run on my 640 when it rode in an ankle rig as a bug to my 686. I believe I heard Claude Werner mention it to; Barami Hip Grip + Tyler T + Hogue Handall (or bike inner tube)...no pics of that old 640, wish to hell I still had it.

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[JodyH]

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[Duelist]

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[JodyH]

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[Hambo]

https://i.imgur.com/AOFSGG2.jpg

Retro badassery. :cool:

[Horseman]

Retro badassery. :cool:

Love the Torano '59, too.

[Super77]

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JodyH how do you like the Kramer pocket holster?

[JodyH]

JodyH how do you like the Kramer pocket holster?
Best pocket holster out there for J frames.
Has the perfect balance of retention to ease of release on the draw.
Only negative is it does very little to hide the profile (but a J frame profile is pretty discrete as is, so it's not that big of a deal).
The one pictured is at least 10 years old and still looks and feels brand new (looks and feels better than the revolvers i've carried in it over the years).

[BobM]

Best pocket holster out there for J frames.
Has the perfect balance of retention to ease of release on the draw.
Only negative is it does very little to hide the profile (but a J frame profile is pretty discrete as is, so it's not that big of a deal).
The one pictured is at least 10 years old and still looks and feels brand new (looks and feels better than the revolvers i've carried in it over the years).

Mine is between 15 and 20 years old and I’ve been kicking around getting a new one. A couple times a year Kramer posts a sale on their Facebook page, I’ll probably do it then.

[Eli]

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

[blues]

Looks like a very well balanced meal, Eli. Mom would be proud.

[23JAZ]

Got the 442 back from Action Works. The front sight looks great. Best hundred bucks I’ve ever spent.
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[Duelist]

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60-9 Ladysmith .357.

[hotshot357]

A picture of mine & my "better-half's".4399843999

[arcticlightfighter]

Got the 442 back from Action Works. The front sight looks great. Best hundred bucks I’ve ever spent.
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Link for the company that does this?

[Drang]

Link for the company that does this?

I'm guessing http://theactionworks.com/

[arcticlightfighter]

I'm guessing http://theactionworks.com/

Yeah contacted him and he said he doesn’t do that on J frames thanks though

[23JAZ]

Yeah contacted him and he said he doesn’t do that on J frames thanks though
Don Williams at The Action Works did the front sight for me. He did say mine was the last j-frame he was doing. The juice is not worth the squeeze.

[Duelist]

Don Williams at The Action Works did the front sight for me. He did say mine was the last j-frame he was doing. The juice is not worth the squeeze.

Why not?

[Michpatriot]

Situations like this I offer twice or three times the juice..try it, you may get the squeeze.

[23JAZ]

Why not?
Mr. Williams said the amount of work that goes into doing right isn’t worth the money he makes off it. He charged me $122 that’s including return shipping. That’s a great deal I can’t imagine he made much profit off that transaction.

He did an excellent job. It shoots top of the blade POA-POI. The picture below is 2 cylinders at 7 yards. The 2 low hits were operator error.
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[Totem Polar]

The picture below is 2 cylinders at 7 yards. The 2 low hits were operator error.


What is that circle, between 3 and 4 inches? I’m not sure that getting 2 cylinders from a J into that circle at 7 exactly qualifies as error. I mean, sure, try to do better next time if you want, but your error is better than joe/jane mainstream American shooter’s good days. Just calling it like I see it. [/endthreaddrift]

[23JAZ]

What is that circle, between 3 and 4 inches? I’m not sure that getting 2 cylinders from a J into that circle at 7 exactly qualifies as error. I mean, sure, try to do better next time if you want, but your error is better than joe/jane mainstream American shooter’s good days. Just calling it like I see it. [/endthreaddrift]

It’s a 4” circle. For slow shooting (which is what that was) I consider that ok. Now if I could do that at speed, I would definitely be happy.

[Duelist]

Mr. Williams said the amount of work that goes into doing right isn’t worth the money he makes off it. He charged me $122 that’s including return shipping. That’s a great deal I can’t imagine he made much profit off that transaction.

He did an excellent job. It shoots top of the blade POA-POI. The picture below is 2 cylinders at 7 yards. The 2 low hits were operator error.
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So, for Mr Williams, the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze, but was it worth it to you to have done? I mean, I noticed that you posted that gun for trade ...

[23JAZ]

So, for Mr Williams, the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze, but was it worth it to you to have done? I mean, I noticed that you posted that gun for trade ...

Definitely worth it. I’m into the gun for maybe $550 with the sight, stocks, and spring kit. I put it up for trade just to put some feelers out. I’ve always wanted and 357 and if I can get a 340 in trade I’d be willing to do that but not for anything less. Other than the 45 my dad gave me I really don’t get emotionally attached to guns.

[NPV]

“Load out” for picking up takeout.

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[TC215]

Definitely worth it. I’m into the gun for maybe $550 with the sight, stocks, and spring kit. I put it up for trade just to put some feelers out. I’ve always wanted and 357 and if I can get a 340 in trade I’d be willing to do that but not for anything less. Other than the 45 my dad gave me I really don’t get emotionally attached to guns.

I love the 340, but you’ll care a lot less about the capability to shoot .357 after you launch one for the first time, which you can simulate by having someone smack you in the hand with a sledgehammer.

[blues]

I love the 340, but you’ll care a lot less about the capability to shoot .357 after you launch one for the first time, which you can simulate by having someone smack you in the hand with a sledgehammer.

Or maybe just hold a lit old school M-80 longer than recommended. ;)

[Duelist]

I love the 340, but you’ll care a lot less about the capability to shoot .357 after you launch one for the first time, which you can simulate by having someone smack you in the hand with a sledgehammer.

I have a 60-9 LS .357. I have fired exactly 5 110gr Win JHPs, while the gun was wearing some rosewood boot grips. I don’t intend to do so again, just wanted to know. It wasn’t as obnoxious as I thought it might be, not even really painful, but shot-to-shot time was ridiculous, thought the gun is all steel. I can only imagine what a scandium revolver would be like with magnums, because I’m never going to do it.

[blues]

I don't mind +P's (RA38B) in the 642-1 but I don't shoot scads of 'em. The level of sensitivity from one hand to the next seems to be extremely variable and doesn't appear to be particularly dependent upon size or thickness of the hand from the reports I read here.

[jandbj]

Or maybe just hold a lit old school M-80 longer than recommended. ;)

Accurate statement.

Trooper buddy of mine carried a 340 as his backup gun. I fired exactly 2 magnum rounds through it... then handed it back with 3 left in the cylinder. Wwwwaaaayyyyy too much of a good thing. Magnums in an LCR are doable for me, but in the 340, no f-ing way.

[Hambo]

I love the 340, but you’ll care a lot less about the capability to shoot .357 after you launch one for the first time, which you can simulate by having someone smack you in the hand with a sledgehammer.

I would say it's more like getting whacked across the palm by a piece or rebar. I shoot .44 magnum and rifle caliber pistols, so I'm not what you would call recoil sensitive. The only pistol that came close to the fun level of a 340 with magnums was a .375 JDJ Contender.

[Holmes375]

The oddball 360J with a few mods.

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[okie john]

Eli's post made me think of this old set up I used to run on my 640 when it rode in an ankle rig as a bug to my 686. I believe I heard Claude Werner mention it to; Barami Hip Grip + Tyler T + Hogue Handall (or bike inner tube)...no pics of that old 640, wish to hell I still had it.

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A buddy of mine bought a 336 Marlin after someone gave him a rear sight for one. I've always wanted to one-up him on that, then I saw this image and remembered that I have a whole bicycle inner tube in my garage.


Okie John

[Lester Polfus]

A buddy of mine bought a 336 Marlin after someone gave him a rear sight for one. I've always wanted to one-up him on that, then I saw this image and remembered that I have a whole bicycle inner tube in my garage.


Okie John

A buddy gave me a couple boxes of .44 Magnum ammo, which I was going to pass on to a friend. By the time I met up with friend #2, he'd sold his .44 Mag.

I keep looking at those boxes of .44 Mag ammo on my shooting gear shelf and thinking "There's only one real solution to this problem..."

[CSW]

I bought a BHP once, just because I had an empty holster.

[Totem Polar]

Sooooo... those multiple old boxes of CCI/Speer 200 gr GDHP Blazer, and several boxes of silvertip laying around eventually ran to the ultimate conclusion of buying one of those flattop .44 special Blackhawks, so I totally get it.

[Lester Polfus]

A buddy of mine bought a 336 Marlin after someone gave him a rear sight for one. I've always wanted to one-up him on that, then I saw this image and remembered that I have a whole bicycle inner tube in my garage.


Okie John

Did your buddy find a 336 that was missing a rear sight? If not, he'd have a 336, and an extra 336 rear sight, and it seems like the whole thing could start over again...

[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/q4cF44P.jpg

[JodyH]

The Air-J's.

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[oregon45]

Newest addition to the herd: M640 38spl.

https://i.imgur.com/iUJJfsM.jpg?1

Weight as compared to the .357 Magnum M640-1.

https://i.imgur.com/0j74wV6.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/afCVQkW.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/tUt3Qku.jpg?2

[oregon45]

Last range day of the year: 3" M36-1 and a 1 7/8" M36. The longer sight radius of the 3" gun is nice, but the laser grips on the short gun make any J-frame easy to shoot.

https://i.imgur.com/yVWP7Z2.jpg?1

[BobM]

Newest addition to the herd: M640 38spl.

https://i.imgur.com/iUJJfsM.jpg?1

Weight as compared to the .357 Magnum M640-1.

https://i.imgur.com/0j74wV6.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/afCVQkW.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/tUt3Qku.jpg?2

Nice find. I had one when they first came out and regret selling it.

[MDFA]

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My J Frame 642 with the lock removed and plug installed. XS Big Dot Tritium Front Sight. VZ Operator II Grips. ICON Holster. Comp 1 Speedloaders and a Tuff Products Speed Strip. Streamlight Pro Tac and Clinch Pick.
Loaded with Black Hills 148gr. Wadcutters with Winchester 110gr. +P HP for reloads. Primarily used as my constant BUG to my 1911.

[blues]

MDFA I'll PM you my address. :cool:

[MDFA]

MDFA I'll PM you my address. :cool:

I'll put you in my will brother:D

[revchuck38]

MDFA - How well does the CD2 hold onto the speedloader? I've been trying to figure out how to carry one.

[MDFA]

MDFA - How well does the CD2 hold onto the speedloader? I've been trying to figure out how to carry one.
I haven't had any issue with them. They're spring steel so you can bend them inward to increase the pressure on the loader. I wear one with the loader aiwb rather than clipped to the outside of the belt. Hope this helps.

[NPV]

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My J Frame 642 with the lock removed and plug installed. XS Big Dot Tritium Front Sight. VZ Operator II Grips. ICON Holster. Comp 1 Speedloaders and a Tuff Products Speed Strip. Streamlight Pro Tac and Clinch Pick.
Loaded with Black Hills 148gr. Wadcutters with Winchester 110gr. +P HP for reloads. Primarily used as my constant BUG to my 1911.

How does the Big Dot fit into the stock rear notch. Did you do the install?

[mmc45414]

How does the Big Dot fit into the stock rear notch. Did you do the install?Here is my 638.
I did a thread about doing the install on my 637, will try to remember to link it for ya whe. I am in front of a computer.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200102/cfb845fe3b248f20f9464cabb441bd8e.jpg

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[jeep45238]

Here is my 638.
I did a thread about doing the install on my 637, will try to remember to link it for ya whe. I am in front of a computer.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200102/cfb845fe3b248f20f9464cabb441bd8e.jpg

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https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?35333-XS-Glue-On-J-Frame-Sight-Files-Instead-of-Milling&highlight=frame


Gave me the final push to do the install myself on my J's instead of sending them out for milling.


Brownells currently has the big dot for sale $10 cheaper than a look at the usual sites and first page of google.
https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/front-sights/big-dot-tritium-sights-s-w-j-frame-integral-front-fxd-rear-sku006000173-42398-77137.aspx

[mmc45414]

I wear one with the loader aiwb rather than clipped to the outside of the belt.
This is the kinda little nugget I am rewarded with for all the time I spend browsing P-F :cool:


https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?35333-XS-Glue-On-J-Frame-Sight-Files-Instead-of-Milling&highlight=frame
Gave me the final push to do the install myself on my J's instead of sending them out for milling.
Thanks for linking that, glad I could enable.

[mtnbkr]

BTW, if anyone is interested in doing the Big Dot thing on their J-frame, I have an unused one I'll sell for $45 shipped. I bought it this Summer after reading mmc45414's thread on the installation, but then acquired an LCR and found it gave me the same benefit, so I never got around to installing the new sight on my j-frame.

PM me if interested.

Chris

[MDFA]

Here is my 638.
I did a thread about doing the install on my 637, will try to remember to link it for ya whe. I am in front of a computer.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200102/cfb845fe3b248f20f9464cabb441bd8e.jpg

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NPV
I did the install myself as shown in mmc45414's post. Also the sight picture is as his photo. The sight installation isn't that hard and is a vast improvement over the factory sight.

[MDFA]

This is the kinda little nugget I am rewarded with for all the time I spend browsing P-F :cool:


Thanks for linking that, glad I could enable.

Wear a t shirt between the loader and your skin for comfort. I put it just to the left of the AIWB holstered revolver.

[NPV]

Thank you very much for the link. Debating whether I have the courage or not to go at it myself or pay my smith $50 to do the install.

[mmc45414]

Debating whether I have the courage or not to go at it myself or pay my smith $50 to do the install.
If you have a local guy that will do that for $50 and you don't have to pay any shipping that is a good deal.
OTOH, you could face your fears and take on a fun project.

The hardest part is the first file stroke, it really would be hard to screw it up (maybe gluing the sight on crooked, maybe). I am tempted to buy a 442 (about the only one I do not have...) just to do another one, sorta like putting together the second propane grill is really easy.

[MDFA]

Thank you very much for the link. Debating whether I have the courage or not to go at it myself or pay my smith $50 to do the install.

It's not that hard and the instructions that come with the sight are pretty clear. Grab a beer and your courage and go at it. Save the second beer for when you finish.....;)

[mmc45414]

It's not that hard and the instructions that come with the sight are pretty clear. Grab a beer and your courage and go at it. Save the second beer for when you finish.....;)
I will admit some beer was involved before the first file strokes and no beer was involved for the last file strokes.
I did it in several sessions, the first one I removed enough to be "committed" to the process.
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[jeep45238]

https://i.ibb.co/W5Q7Ybp/341-C774-F-C511-4336-9525-FB023-DC46-C9-E.jpg (https://ibb.co/nmT45H8)

SW 442 wearing VZ smooth grips
Darkstar Gear Apollo
Safariland comp1 in a CD2 worn aiwb
6 round Speedstrip loaded with 4

[11B10]

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My J Frame 642 with the lock removed and plug installed. XS Big Dot Tritium Front Sight. VZ Operator II Grips. ICON Holster. Comp 1 Speedloaders and a Tuff Products Speed Strip. Streamlight Pro Tac and Clinch Pick.
Loaded with Black Hills 148gr. Wadcutters with Winchester 110gr. +P HP for reloads. Primarily used as my constant BUG to my 1911.



MDFA, finally I see a J-frame with the same VZ grips I bought. How long have they been on that particular gun?

[MDFA]

MDFA, finally I see a J-frame with the same VZ grips I bought. How long have they been on that particular gun?

About a month. I really like how the grooves guide my hand onto the grip during the draw and then grab when you grip down hard on them. Yet they don't snag on fabric. I have the same one's on 2 of my 1911's.

[11B10]

About a month. I really like how the grooves guide my hand onto the grip during the draw and then grab when you grip down hard on them. Yet they don't snag on fabric. I have the same one's on 2 of my 1911's.



I just placed an order for the Icon. I absolutely love the DCC clips - have them on two other holsters. Thanks for the tip.

[blues]

I just placed an order for the Icon. I absolutely love the DCC clips - have them on two other holsters. Thanks for the tip.

I've been using one for a few months and it's a nice little holster. It shares duty with a DSG j frame holster depending on the clothing and / or environment.

Have a Tenicor arriving today with DCC clips to try out for my Glocks.

[11B10]

I've been using one for a few months and it's a nice little holster. It shares duty with a DSG j frame holster depending on the clothing and / or environment.

Have a Tenicor arriving today with DCC clips to try out for my Glocks.



Don't know about you, blues, but sometimes this here retirement gig is pretty sweet. Although I still work part time, I really dig sitting at home and buying stuff. Then, taking that stuff to the range. Now, if only there was an unlimited source of funds. I realize I'm giving you some material here for your usual quips. Hey! I could be "Ed McMahon" to your "Johnny Carson!"

[blues]

Don't know about you, blues, but sometimes this here retirement gig is pretty sweet. Although I still work part time, I really dig sitting at home and buying stuff. Then, taking that stuff to the range. Now, if only there was an unlimited source of funds. I realize I'm giving you some material here for your usual quips. Hey! I could be "Ed McMahon" to your "Johnny Carson!"

You are correct, sir!

[Eli]

The vast majority of the time, I'm carrying a full-size 9mm (92 of some sort), but every once in a while I'm lazy and it's a J clipped AIWB and a J in the hoodie pocket.



https://i.imgur.com/qyk5cLz.jpg

[11B10]

The vast majority of the time, I'm carrying a full-size 9mm (92 of some sort), but every once in a while I'm lazy and it's a J clipped AIWB and a J in the hoodie pocket.



https://i.imgur.com/qyk5cLz.jpg



Please be patient with me, I'm a snubbie newbie. First, great looking firearms! What grips on the snubbie on the left?

[camsdaddy]

Please be patient with me, I'm a snubbie newbie. First, great looking firearms! What grips on the snubbie on the left?
I'm not the person you asked but I know the guy he got them from. The grips are Taurus boot grips that have had the medallion removed and the grip stippeled.

[Eli]

I'm not the person you asked but I know the guy he got them from. The grips are Taurus boot grips that have had the medallion removed and the grip stippeled.


Yup. I put Taurus grips on all of my J-Frames. I pop the medallions out, put the grips on the gun, THEN stipple them. Stippling after they are on the gun sorta "forge welds" the seam of the grips together. I've bought a few sets off of eBay, and a couple sets from the classified section here.

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

[11B10]

I'm not the person you asked but I know the guy he got them from. The grips are Taurus boot grips that have had the medallion removed and the grip stippeled.

This SHOULD teach me not to "type" on my phone! But it probably won't.

[45dotACP]

Thought I'd be able to get along with my 638's boot grips but I actually hate them. What I really need is something to cover the backstrap. Gonna try a few different options, but more immediately, the LGS had hogues and a clipdraw.

Until the Brownells packages arrive this is my lounge around/lo profile gun that I'll occasionally jam into the pocket of my winter coat.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200110/f7dccf04dfeecd14dc54da139b018c17.jpg

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[11B10]

[QUOTE=45dotACP;978687]Thought I'd be able to get along with my 638's boot grips but I actually hate them. What I really need is something to cover the backstrap.



Check out the VZ Operator II's. I have them on my M&P 340 and they do offer some back strap coverage, exactly what I was looking for.

[NPV]

Shot some wadcutters for the first time today (I know right), what a treat. I can understand why these are preferred they even hit POA.

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[TC215]

NPV do those grips cover the backstrap?

[NPV]

NPV do those grips cover the backstrap?

No, they have the same profile as the factory rubber grips with the exposed backstrap.

[MDFA]

Thought I'd be able to get along with my 638's boot grips but I actually hate them. What I really need is something to cover the backstrap. Gonna try a few different options, but more immediately, the LGS had hogues and a clipdraw.

Until the Brownells packages arrive this is my lounge around/lo profile gun that I'll occasionally jam into the pocket of my winter coat.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200110/f7dccf04dfeecd14dc54da139b018c17.jpg

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The VZ Operator II grips do NOT cover the backstrap. The VZ Wraparound Operator II DO Cover the Backstrap. If you want backstrap coverage order the Wraparound style.

[45dotACP]

Thanks MDFA. The real issue is trigger reach. If I take a two handed grip, my trigger finger can't fully stroke the DA trigger because it hangs up on my thumbs. The covered backstrap sets my thumbs further back.

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[Holmes375]

Thanks MDFA. The real issue is trigger reach. If I take a two handed grip, my trigger finger can't fully stroke the DA trigger because it hangs up on my thumbs. The covered backstrap sets my thumbs further back.

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This is the VZ Wraparound grip set with the 320 texture:
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Covers the back strap but also adds some length. A little shorter than the OEM combat grip.
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[Whiskey_Bravo]

Rescued this Model 38 from the used case of one of my favorite local shops.

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Trigger is phenomenal. Love the case hardened trigger and hammer spur. I have been without a J Frame for a while. The original wood boot grips are nice but I would like to upgrade them soon.

[fatdog]

original wood boot grips are nice but I would like to upgrade them soon. They called those factory grips the J frame round butt target grips. Collectors item at this point if you want to sell them. I have seen them go on ebay for >$70

[41magfan]

Those were known as the "banana grip" for obvious reasons and I don't recall them being anything but an accessory grip option. I think I have a pair of smooth ones in my grip bin.

[Whiskey_Bravo]

Those were known as the "banana grip" for obvious reasons and I don't recall them being anything but an accessory grip option. I think I have a pair of smooth ones in my grip bin.

Wow I had no idea. They are really comfortable but too large for front pants pocket carry.

The gun also came with a set of pearl handle grips. Which I proceed to drop on the garage floor and break when I got home from the shop.

[41magfan]

Wow I had no idea. They are really comfortable but too large for front pants pocket carry.


I agree, that's why mine have seen little use in the 30+ years they've been in my grip inventory. However, they do such a good job at filling the space behind the trigger guard that I've kept them around for a future project. Some day I intend to shorten them so the bottom is flush with the frame.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/924/m3znbZ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pom3znbZj)

[Hizzie]

p/B-mmDBBpomn

p/B-cA0QjJxwX

p/B-ZjSrNpita

[Crow Hunter]

This is the VZ Wraparound grip set with the 320 texture:
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Covers the back strap but also adds some length. A little shorter than the OEM combat grip.
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How do these VZ wrap around grips compare to Pachmayr Compac in size?

[GunGeezer]

I came across this factory engraved nickel Model 36 no-dash at a gun show just prior to the Corona quarantine.....

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Now I just need to get a complimentary holster and be invited to a BBQ.......chuckle

[Hizzie]

p/B_cWEK9prHC

p/B-_43KBJODR

[Dagga Boy]

So weird looking.....but is an amazing gun to handle.

[mmc45414]

So weird looking.....but is an amazing gun to handle.

I had a set of those grips on a old Kit Gun and they were great.

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[Lex Luthier]

So weird looking.....but is an amazing gun to handle.

I am getting an inexplicable urge to try one of those. The grips look very comfortable, too. What make are they?

[Dagga Boy]

They are a very old and rare kind of Rogers grips.

[Totem Polar]

They are a very old and rare kind of Rogers grips.

...and you probably haven't heard of them.

[Eli]

The M38 is getting carried more and more often. No real reason to use it over the 442EN, it's just...neat.



https://i.imgur.com/Kb2hyeT.jpg




https://i.imgur.com/q1yPhq2.jpg

[23JAZ]

Bought a brand new 340 online for $640 shipped and $20 bucks for the transfer Now I'm into this thing for $660. When I pick it up at my FFL I pull the trigger 3 times and on the third try the trigger doesn't reset. I take it home and can't get through a cylinder without it sticking. I swap out springs, clean it and lube it up but no joy. Now I'm a little upset so call the seller and of course no returns allowed but he refunds me $60 bucks for the "inconvenience". Now 3 weeks later and an extractor replacement by Smith and Wesson I have a working 340 for 600 bucks. Not a bad deal I guess.

[newyork]

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[Wheeler]

Did someone say something about hipster J frames?

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[rd62]

Did someone say something about hipster J frames?

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Is the .32 a 6 shot or the standard 5 shot?

[Ingramite]

I like Ike

[Wheeler]

Is the .32 a 6 shot or the standard 5 shot?

All the .32 caliber J and I framed are six shooters.

[Doc_Glock]

Bought a brand new 340 online for $640 shipped and $20 bucks for the transfer Now I'm into this thing for $660. When I pick it up at my FFL I pull the trigger 3 times and on the third try the trigger doesn't reset. I take it home and can't get through a cylinder without it sticking. I swap out springs, clean it and lube it up but no joy. Now I'm a little upset so call the seller and of course no returns allowed but he refunds me $60 bucks for the "inconvenience". Now 3 weeks later and an extractor replacement by Smith and Wesson I have a working 340 for 600 bucks. Not a bad deal I guess.

Killer deal actually.

[Up1911Fan]

A couple new arrivals this week.
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[Inspector71]

The M38 is getting carried more and more often. No real reason to use it over the 442EN, it's just...neat.



https://i.imgur.com/Kb2hyeT.jpg




https://i.imgur.com/q1yPhq2.jpg

There is just something about a well worn, blued revolver, that warms my heart. It has character...

[Irelander]

I'm thinking of having my 642-1 chambers chamfered for easier wadcutter reloads. Anyone else done this? Is it worth the squeeze?

[Irelander]

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642-1 now with Ti cylinder.

[Up1911Fan]

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642-1 now with Ti cylinder.

Drop in?

[23JAZ]

A couple new arrivals this week.
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Did you end up getting it from that guy we talked about?

[Irelander]

Drop in?

Yes Sir. Just removed the extractor star from my SS cylinder and installed it in the Ti cylinder. Pretty easy upgrade. Got the Ti cylinder from Midway.

[Up1911Fan]

Did you end up getting it from that guy we talked about?

No, he took a week to get back to me that he didn't have any. Already had one delivered by then.

[Up1911Fan]

Yes Sir. Just removed the extractor star from my SS cylinder and installed it in the Ti cylinder. Pretty easy upgrade. Got the Ti cylinder from Midway.

Cool, I've considered grabbing one for a future project.

[mtnbkr]

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642-1 now with Ti cylinder.

What is the length of the cylinder? Would you mind measuring it?

Thanks,
Chris

[Irelander]

What is the length of the cylinder? Would you mind measuring it?

Thanks,
Chris

Sure. 1.594" Fits exactly like my SS cylinder.

[mtnbkr]

Sure. 1.594" Fits exactly like my SS cylinder.

Thanks! Looks like it's a bit too long for mine (by .058"). My gun is a 38 on a pre-mag frame, so it has a more traditionally 38 length cylinder.

Chris

[Gray Ghost]

Here's my current inventory. I'd like to add a vintage bodyguard.

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[Irelander]

Here's my current inventory. I'd like to add a vintage bodyguard.

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Enjoying the lack of internal lock holes in this picture.

[Joe45]

Here's my current inventory. I'd like to add a vintage bodyguard.

56595Nice selection! Details on the grips on the top left?

[Gray Ghost]

Nice selection! Details on the grips on the top left?

Those are from VZ Grips. Black Cherry color. Smooth texture, the older style that doesn't cover the backstrap. I think it is this item:

https://vzgrips.com/products/s-w-j-frame-vz-320.html

[spinmove_]

Those are from VZ Grips. Black Cherry color. Smooth texture, the older style that doesn't cover the backstrap. I think it is this item:

https://vzgrips.com/products/s-w-j-frame-vz-320.html

I’ve got a set of those on my 442-1 and I’m a huge fan.

[Rock185]

I was never a great fan of the little 5-shooters, but at some point years ago came to realize they are actually very practical little guns. I've since accumulated a few in .38 and 9MM.

[Lex Luthier]

I was never a great fan of the little 5-shooters, but at some point years ago came to realize they are actually very practical little guns. I've since accumulated a few in .38 and 9MM.

The wooden grips on the Bodyguard model at bottom are intriguing. Do you know who made them?

[bajasr100]

The wooden grips on the Bodyguard model at bottom are intriguing. Do you know who made them?

Pretty sure those are Herret grips. I got a set on one of my J frames.

[Rock185]

Lex, bajasr is correct. They are Herretts.

[Lex Luthier]

Lex, bajasr is correct. They are Herretts.

Rock185 Thank you! They are handsome, and seem to fit the revolver well. I expect that a model 638 or 49 is in my future, and the Herretts look like a likely grip for it.

[NPV]

First touch up since 2017, I have an XS big dot I was going to install but decided the sight picture isn’t for me. Glad I was able to mess with one before I started the filing.

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[jws]

Received some new grips today for the j-frame.

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[Whiskey_Bravo]

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Hasty driveway photos but I was excited to share this one. Legend has it this belonged to an attorney who worked for S&W and was a collector of rare revolvers made by his client. Guy goes through a divorce and needs cash so he offloaded almost the entire collection. This was one of them.

[Jason M]

A 49 that I recently found at a little gun shop in PA. That blue is shiny isn't it?


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[revolvergeek]

I don't need a clip, I just need boot grips that wrap around the backstrap of the frame instead of the front strap. Took my 442 to the range last weekend and I can barely grip the thing and I can't find suitable grips for my large-ish hands. Gonna sell the J-frame a get another LCR.

Rather late to the party here, and apologies if this has been covered later in the thread. I am still working on 7-8 years of catchup reading here.

Actually Herrett's make/made a grip like that called the Shooting Ace.

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[revolvergeek]

Found a pic of them mounted.

[revolvergeek]

Curly maple Ahrends, sans finger grooves.

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Very nice looking grips. I would love to find a set to put onto my 317 snub. I was looking for the lightest grips possible and ended up with a modified set of Houge Bantams.

[jandbj]

Very nice looking grips. I would love to find a set to put onto my 317 snub. I was looking for the lightest grips possible and ended up with a modified set of Houge Bantams.

Old school Barami hip grips might be the lightest if you don’t mind how small they are without a T-grip added.

[Irelander]

Santa brought me some CT grips.65765

[Vista461]

After its first trip to the range. Also sporting the grips my wife bought me for Christmas

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[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/1TOUNDn.jpg?1


I noticed when I took the pic that both the holsters are stamped "TK" for Tony Kanaly. Each craftsman puts their mark on the holster they build. Kanaly worked for Milt Sparks for many years, eventually buying the shop from him when Milt retired. Now in the same tradition, a couple of the guys who worked for the shop for 20-25+ years bought the shop a few years ago. I am glad I have a few pieces of history with his mark on them.

:cool:

[NPV]

Ran the Wizard today cold. Threw a shot way right at 3 yards trying to get a sub second draw (ended up being 1.14). Everything else went well all times were under 2.2. Only shot 15 rounds of 38 Special today seeing as it is currently unobtainium.

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[newyork]

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[MDFA]

I got tired of the clear coating on my 642 flaking off, so I removed it and polished the finish. I sanded and finished the grips with linseed oil and waxed them. Call it a 642 Make Over.

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[Catshooter]

What did you use to remove the clear coat? I first noticed that shit wearing on my Shorty Forty Five and hated it.


Cat

[Duelist]

https://i.imgur.com/1TOUNDn.jpg?1


I noticed when I took the pic that both the holsters are stamped "TK" for Tony Kanaly. Each craftsman puts their mark on the holster they build. Kanaly worked for Milt Sparks for many years, eventually buying the shop from him when Milt retired. Now in the same tradition, a couple of the guys who worked for the shop for 20-25+ years bought the shop a few years ago. I am glad I have a few pieces of history with his mark on them.

:cool:

Every time I see the GhettoGrip(tm) on that 442, I am tempted to emulate it on my beat old 642.

[Lost River]

Every time I see the GhettoGrip(tm) on that 442, I am tempted to emulate it on my beat old 642.

The funny part is guys usually laugh, then they try it and you can see the light bulb come on (the light bulb is a little dimmer in cops brains of course, cos dey aint too smort). Firing side by side with an unmodified snubby and full power loads is really what sells the ugly little modification.

[MDFA]

What did you use to remove the clear coat? I first noticed that shit wearing on my Shorty Forty Five and hated it.


Cat

Walmart 99 cent per bottle Acetone Nail Polish Remover and 0000 Steel Wool. It will take some time and elbow grease. Once I had finished I removed the side plate to flush the internals well and lube inside. Then I replaced the side plate and cylinder and waxed the exterior with car wax.

Good Luck

[Catshooter]

Very cool, thanks for the detailed reply.


Cat

[jetfire]

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I only have the one J-frame, but man is it cool. Nothing like the S&W 351PD, lighter than a hockey puck.

[23JAZ]

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[Hizzie]

p/CMIMHYcLb3P

[Wheeler]

So a few months ago my club had an opportunity for work hours that involved cutting down trees and chipping up the smaller trees and branches. This is the condition I discovers my 43c in after cleaning up.

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[CSW]

So a few months ago my club had an opportunity for work hours that involved cutting down trees and chipping up the smaller trees and branches. This is the condition I discovers my 43c in after cleaning up.

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Honest dirt.

Just run it under the hose, y'all be fine!

[mmc45414]

Just run it under the hose, y'all be fine!

Air hose maybe!!!



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[Duelist]

So a few months ago my club had an opportunity for work hours that involved cutting down trees and chipping up the smaller trees and branches. This is the condition I discovers my 43c in after cleaning up.

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Did you succumb to temptation and try it to see if it would run? I know I would have.

[Lester Polfus]

Did you succumb to temptation and try it to see if it would run? I know I would have.

I had a little (mis)adventure and my 638 looked very much like that. It cranked off 5 rounds with alacrity, although you could feel some grit in the innards.

[Wheeler]

Did you succumb to temptation and try it to see if it would run? I know I would have.

In retrospect I should have. I was pretty tired after dragging a chainsaw around most of the day so it got unloaded, wiped down, bore checked, and chambers checked. The next day it got a better cleaning and a range trip. To me it was a bit of an eye opener at how invasive dirt and dirt can be.

[23JAZ]

Came home to some Aholster goodness!
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[blues]

https://i.ibb.co/rM5z7Q5/642-edc2.jpg

[LJP]

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If I may ask, what holster is that?

[newyork]

If I may ask, what holster is that?

Safariland pocket holster. Like $25 on Amazon.

[Cory]

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[Irelander]

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I'm very glad to see that you got some quality holsters for your jframe. How do you like the ZB?

[Cory]

I'm very glad to see that you got some quality holsters for your jframe. How do you like the ZB?

Time will tell. I will not purchase anything from them again. The website says 3 weeks, I messaged him to check before I placed the order and he said 4. It took 10 weeks.

The holster is pretty decent, wiah it covered the last sliver of trigger area better. Clip is solid. It cants a little with weight. After a day I can't say how itll work out. Anything is superb for comfort and concealment when the reference point is a 92.

[Up1911Fan]

I'm very glad to see that you got some quality holsters for your jframe. How do you like the ZB?

I love my ZB J Frame holster. If you think waiting for his holster is bad, try sending in a clinch pick for mods. Took a long time. I did recently send in two more though, I like the work and these were spares.

[Up1911Fan]

M&P 340 sight upgrade.
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[Up1911Fan]

And there both done. If anyone has a pinned front site J Frame and would like a standard dot tritium front sight let me know. I have two, ones got a few scratches from being removed. Just cover the shipping.
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[TCB-Flash]

IM sent for a front sight!:)

[Up1911Fan]

Both sights accounted for.

[kilo sierra]

And there both done. If anyone has a pinned front site J Frame and would like a standard dot tritium front sight let me know. I have two, ones got a few scratches from being removed. Just cover the shipping.
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Who's site is that?

[Up1911Fan]

Who's site is that?

It's an XS Standard Dot with a yellow HD style outline.

[kilo sierra]

Thank you

[23JAZ]

And there both done. If anyone has a pinned front site J Frame and would like a standard dot tritium front sight let me know. I have two, ones got a few scratches from being removed. Just cover the shipping.
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How difficult was it to do? I see on the XS sight you need to drill the hole.

[Up1911Fan]

How difficult was it to do? I see on the XS sight you need to drill the hole.

I ordered .050" punches and a #54 drill bit from brownells. Drive out the pin. Put a cleaning cloth over the front sight and clamp vice grips to it. Hold the gun sight down over the end of the bench and smack the barrel a few times with a non maring hammer to knock the front sight loose. Scrape out as much of the old loctite as you can. The new sight won't fit. I used a diamond hone for a few swipes on each side until it was a snug press fit. Apply red loctite and use a padded vice to apply pressure for about a half hour ( wipe away whatever oozes out). Then drill halfway from each side and drive the pin back in. I used a hand drill at low to medium speed. One hole is slightly of center, so I kinda mangled the pin a bit, but it's all the way in, I just had to carefully dress the end with the diamond lap to remove a jagged edge.

[Up1911Fan]

Just got this 342 back from Dave Lauck. Pictured with my other favorite titanium things.
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[Up1911Fan]

One of these weights more than double than the other.
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[03RN]

It's an XS Standard Dot with a yellow HD style outline.


Are the rears stock? As in unmodified? They look deeper/like a u notch

[Up1911Fan]

Are the rears stock? As in unmodified? They look deeper/like a u notch

Those are the stock rears. Both are M&P 340's.

[NPV]

Just got this 342 back from Dave Lauck. Pictured with my other favorite titanium things.
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That combo is plain awesome.

Overweight steel equivalent
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[Up1911Fan]

That combo is plain awesome.

Overweight steel equivalent
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Nice 640 Pro, those were my inspiration for this 640-1. Love that Black Bay GMT! I intended to buy one back in February but tried on the blue Pelagos at the AD and went with it instead. I want a GMT next, but am leaning towards a Grand Seiko, want to see if any new variants of the BB GMT come out next year. Anyway, here's my steel equivalent of the lightweight counterparts.
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[newyork]

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

[Catshooter]

That there has some carry time on it. Nice.

[newyork]

Carried a lot fired a little. I’d like to fix that.

[R89074]

A model 60 with John Hurst grips.
https://i.imgur.com/u2w3nWq.jpg

[SoCalDep]

I acquired both of these J-frames in trade in December. A friend had a Tyler T-Grip he wasn't using so when he heard I wanted one he generously gave it to me. The square-butt model 36 got it and I have to say the feel is superb! It shoots about 2.5" low with our authorized .38 Special 135gr Gold Dot +P Short barrel load at seven yards but windage is dead on. I've only had a chance to shoot a few rounds through it so we'll see how it does at different distances but I'm not too disappointed with it. The action is smooth and it is in great working order. It will have no further changes.

https://i.imgur.com/ByLu1S6.jpg?1


It's partner is this model 60... This one shoots pretty much dead-on at 7 yards which made me very happy. I'm still debating what to do with the grip situation. Part of me wants to source another T-Grip and part of me wants to get a nice Rosewood grip for it. Hmmm.... It also feels pretty good with the Magna grips on it (they aren't the original ones).

https://i.imgur.com/RrckF8v.jpg?1

[revchuck38]

SoCalDep - Those are sweet, especially the 36. :) You probably know this, but older J frames were regulated for 158-grain ammo, though 148-grain wadcutters usually hit to POA as well. If the GDs are all that's authorized, you just have to remember the difference.

[SoCalDep]

SoCalDep - Those are sweet, especially the 36. :) You probably know this, but older J frames were regulated for 158-grain ammo, though 148-grain wadcutters usually hit to POA as well. If the GDs are all that's authorized, you just have to remember the difference.

Thanks! I figured there would be some elevation difference for the reasons you stated. I’m really happy that windage is dead on, because I can deal with minor variations in elevation.

[newyork]

https://i.imgur.com/hN9p31o.jpg

[R89074]

S&W model 37 with 3 inch barrel, have not seen one in several years till I found this one at a local show in early June. It came with S&W Magna grips,found these on Ebay.
https://i.imgur.com/c4E3lLe.jpg

[1911pro]

My Dad’s 640...

[mtnbkr]

S&W model 37 with 3 inch barrel, have not seen one in several years till I found this one at a local show in early June. It came with S&W Magna grips,found these on Ebay.
https://i.imgur.com/c4E3lLe.jpg

Without even seeing this I was contemplating having a 3" barrel put on my 37 just the other day. I may have to investigate further.

Chris

[Chuck Whitlock]

My first J-frame. M37.

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Traded an LCR for it. S/N looks to be 1982ish.

[Catshooter]

Nice trade!

Bobbed hammer?

[Coal Train]

My current 3 J-frames.

The bottom Model 60 was a gift from a family member.

The middle 342 was the first gun I ever purchased myself. Round about the time S&W made their deal with the devil.

The top 442-1 Performance Center is a recent acquisition with Lost River grip modification. Favorite of the 3.

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[Chuck Whitlock]

Bobbed hammer?

It's been shortened and rounded somewhat.

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There is just enough left to cock the hammer.
My first inclination is to bob it further and remove the SA notch.
On the other hand, the way that it is now works well for checking for high primers.
Time will tell.

[Catshooter]

I see the "remove the SA notch" a lot here. Don't know why though. If I want a bobbed hammer (and I often do) I bob it and then checker the top of it. I keep the SA notch for that longer range or precise shot, more precise than I can get with DA only. Maybe I'm just not a good enough shot?

[SCCY Marshal]

I see the "remove the SA notch" a lot here. Don't know why though. If I want a bobbed hammer (and I often do) I bob it and then checker the top of it. I keep the SA notch...

Partly liability concerns, some cargo culting, a few policy requirements (eg. NYPD), and mostly people with too much time on their hands. I leave my single-action notches because I am too lazy to pull the hammer and grind on something which I can simply ignore. A friend leaves the notches for the same reason you do.

[Cory]

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[Willard]

I see the "remove the SA notch" a lot here. Don't know why though. If I want a bobbed hammer (and I often do) I bob it and then checker the top of it. I keep the SA notch for that longer range or precise shot, more precise than I can get with DA only. Maybe I'm just not a good enough shot?

I believe with the SA notch removed and some polishing by a competent gunsmith (as part of an action job), you can get a slightly better double action pull. More importantly for me, is if given/loaned to a family member or friend, it eliminates the potential for someone to "ease back" the hammer with the trigger, catch it, and then try to cock it to fire single action and wind up incurring a negligent discharge or similar scenario.

There are also some rules in certain competitive circles that single action pull must be over a certain weight. With a nice double action pull, you may wind up exceeding this restriction.

[Catshooter]

Ok, thanks gentlemen.

[Irelander]

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Zulu Bravo?

[titsonritz]

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

[Cory]

Zulu Bravo?

Yes. You asked me about back when I first got it, and it's been over a year now. So I actually have some experience with it.

The holster is pretty great, honestly. A J frame is a small package, but it disappears with the ZB. The DCC clip is easy on/off too. The kydex has done a number on my J, but that's kind of to be expected. I was kind of bitter because his wait time was so much longer than what he told me, and was kind of let down when I finally received it "all that waiting... for this?" cause after it all it's just a holster. But it is a solid holster that has worked for me in T shirt and shorts, or when mowing lawns and not wanting to carry a giant gun. It's been an uneventful gun shaped bucket that hides the J. And I guess that's the goal right?

[Irelander]

Sitting here healing from hernia surgery. Dry fire and some reading.
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[CSW]

Sitting here healing from hernia surgery. Dry fire and some reading.
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Speedy recovery wishes

[newyork]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53339320385_3146bfed3a_z.jpg

[11B10]

This is yet another thread drift, with which I'm proficient. After putting a green Crimson Trace Lasergrip (LG350G) on my M&P 340, I am struggling to activate the laser after acquiring "a normal firing grip," which, according to the manual (and everything else I have read about it), should activate the laser. Crimson Trace calls it "instinctive activation." I do have long fingers, but have never encountered a problem like this with any other firearm. It seems my middle finger's 2nd joint is directly over the button and the only way I can get the laser to turn on is by squeezing, with my support hand, so hard that everything shakes. Anything less - the laser goes off. Anybody else ever had this issue?

[feudist]

This is yet another thread drift, with which I'm proficient. After putting a green Crimson Trace Lasergrip (LG350G) on my M&P 340, I am struggling to activate the laser after acquiring "a normal firing grip," which, according to the manual (and everything else I have read about it), should activate the laser. Crimson Trace calls it "instinctive activation." I do have long fingers, but have never encountered a problem like this with any other firearm. It seems my middle finger's 2nd joint is directly over the button and the only way I can get the laser to turn on is by squeezing, with my support hand, so hard that everything shakes. Anything less - the laser goes off. Anybody else ever had this issue?

Somewhat. Getting it activated required a more deliberate grip and a finite amount of my very finite processing capability. It was only "instinctive" on a perfect grab, which to my mind negated one of the advantages of the revolver-its indifference to grip for reliable function.
It ended up being neither fish nor fowl to me.

[CCT125US]

11B10

I've got an LG-405 on my J, that works fantastic. Looking at the 350G it does appear much different.

I do experience similar issues with my LG-431 (LCP) that requires an odd, almost "H" grip to activate the laser. Unfortunately, that is not how I hold the little gun. There appears to be a newer version that looks to have a different button, which may make a difference. Not sure if I want to send mine in under warranty and have it replaced or not. BTW, in speaking with a CTC rep, they don't have a repair center, they offer replacement at 1/2 retail.

Check out the LG-405 if you can, any holding of the revolver activates mine. I would have preferred a green laser myself, but a 405 came up at a price I couldn't refuse.

[jandbj]

This is yet another thread drift, with which I'm proficient. After putting a green Crimson Trace Lasergrip (LG350G) on my M&P 340, I am struggling to activate the laser after acquiring "a normal firing grip," which, according to the manual (and everything else I have read about it), should activate the laser. Crimson Trace calls it "instinctive activation." I do have long fingers, but have never encountered a problem like this with any other firearm. It seems my middle finger's 2nd joint is directly over the button and the only way I can get the laser to turn on is by squeezing, with my support hand, so hard that everything shakes. Anything less - the laser goes off. Anybody else ever had this issue?

Try Sugru to build up the button.
Sugru by Tesa - All Purpose Super Glue, Moldable Craft Glue for Indoor & Outdoor - Adhesive Glue for Creative Fixing, Repairing, Bonding & Personalizing - 8 Pack - Black, White & Gray (3.5g/ea) https://a.co/d/6tnElzg

[Jason M]

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[CSW]

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That's really sexy.

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Try Sugru to build up the button.
Sugru by Tesa - All Purpose Super Glue, Moldable Craft Glue for Indoor & Outdoor - Adhesive Glue for Creative Fixing, Repairing, Bonding & Personalizing - 8 Pack - Black, White & Gray (3.5g/ea) https://a.co/d/6tnElzg



jandbj - I thought I had seen everything until your post turned me on to Sugru. Sounds like it's sort of a combination of Super Glue and Silly Putty. But it also sounds like it would be perfect for this application. The only negative thing I can see is it might not stay put. I will check it out.

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Apologies to all who were "thread drifted."

[jandbj]

jandbj - I thought I had seen everything until your post turned me on to Sugru. Sounds like it's sort of a combination of Super Glue and Silly Putty. But it also sounds like it would be perfect for this application. The only negative thing I can see is it might not stay put. I will check it out.

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Apologies to all who were "thread drifted."

RustyCrusty turned me on to it for precisely that usage. IIRC, he used it to build up the button on his LCR laser grips.

[Depmur]

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jandbj - I thought I had seen everything until your post turned me on to Sugru. Sounds like it's sort of a combination of Super Glue and Silly Putty. But it also sounds like it would be perfect for this application. The only negative thing I can see is it might not stay put. I will check it out.

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Apologies to all who were "thread drifted."



This is positively my last thread drift, well, for THIS thread anyway. It's an update on my use of Sugru to build up the activation button on my M&P340 with the green LG350G Crimson Trace grips. This stuff is amazing! The only glitch was I had to use Gorilla Glue to make it stay put. The glue contained within the Sugru wasn't strong enough. I'm back to my normal grip on the little sucker, green dot and all. Thanks....one more time to jandbj.

For the umpteenth time: I love pf.

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