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    J Frame help

    Isn't there a .38 Special only J frame with pinned front sight? It may be a special run that is seen only occasionally. Airweight frame and black finish. Standard width rear notch. I think it is a hammer model.
    Model #?
    Additionally does anyone know which ammo this gun is zeroed for? 158 or the lighter 130ish P+ ammo
    Last edited by UNK; 08-09-2017 at 07:34 PM.
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    I have several regular specimens. None have a pinned front sight. During the 1980s Smith made a 2 inch .38 J frame with an adjustible rear sight. The front sight would have had to be very high to match the the rear sight's height. In this case the blade would be pinned with a solid pin pressed in. Expert polishing blended the pin with the rest of the barrel. This fact is true also for the .22 l.r. J frames with an adjustible rear sight. I think I'm making an accurate statement when saying that the front was not pinned unless the rear sight is adjustible. That's my opinion based on memory.

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    I'm pretty sure all fixed sight 38sp from s&w are regulated for 158gr bullets.


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    442 powerport had a dovetailed front sight. I believe there was a 342PD that had a pinned front sight.

    http://www.gunblast.com/SW_342PD.htm
    Last edited by jandbj; 08-09-2017 at 08:25 PM.

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    I think the model you are looking for is a 360J

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    Missed the hammer part... 337PD

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    Thats it thanks

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    I think the model you are looking for is a 360J
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    Quote Originally Posted by UNK View Post
    Isn't there a .38 Special only J frame with pinned front sight? It may be a special run that is seen only occasionally. Airweight frame and black finish. Standard width rear notch. I think it is a hammer model.
    Model #?
    Additionally does anyone know which ammo this gun is zeroed for? 158 or the lighter 130ish P+ ammo
    I have this one that has the features you want...
    https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearm...-crimson-trace

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