A Pair of J-Frames

Bushmaster1313 · January 11, 2012, 09:28 PM

jglsprings · January 11, 2012, 09:31 PM

Nice, very nice...

Did I mention that I hate you?

LAH · January 11, 2012, 09:39 PM

Well, what's the story behind those?

woolleyworm · January 11, 2012, 09:53 PM

Beauties !!

Bushmaster1313 · January 11, 2012, 10:14 PM

First year Centennial (1952) and an early 1970's Model 49, both with Tyler t-grips.

They both shoot nice with non +P factory loads.

They look real sharp stepping out with their big buddies ( 1955 .357 Magnum and 1957 MDL 12):

LAH · January 12, 2012, 07:29 AM

Slow down ticker before you run out of steam.

Bushmaster1313 · January 12, 2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Slow down ticker before you run out of steam.

Fortunately NJ has an annoying process of requiring a permit for each handgun purchase. This makes buying handguns a chore rather than a hobby.

**Mike Irwin** · January 12, 2012, 08:20 AM

I've been looking for a humpback for years. I have a Centennial (042) but I've not found a humpback with the combination of price and condition that I want.

AirForceShooter · January 12, 2012, 09:26 AM

They're defective.
The hammers fell off.

I'll give you $50 for the pair.

AFS

Bushmaster1313 · January 12, 2012, 10:03 AM

I would go with a blue steel .38
High condition from early 70's are about $400.

aarondhgraham · January 12, 2012, 10:58 AM

Here is my pair of J-frames,,,

Velma and Velda,,,

Model 36 and Model 34 snubbies.

Aarond

TGReaper · January 14, 2012, 05:51 PM

Only one "J" , Model 60 with big brother Model 66.

TGR

thedaddycat · January 14, 2012, 06:41 PM

I only have one J frame, but 4 Smiths all told. This Model 36 is from 1970.

Grant D · January 14, 2012, 07:35 PM

I'll see your J's and raise a K and a Detective special!

Jeff22 · January 16, 2012, 08:26 PM

I've always been really partial to J frames with 3 inch barrels. I have a Model 36 with a tapered barrel, a model 36 with a heavy barrel, a model 60 with a heavy barrel, and a model 650 in .22 as a practice gun.

When I started in police work (1981) the 3 inch J frame was a popular choice for off duty & backup gun use among the "shooting enthusiasts" on the City PD and Sheriff's Department who carried Smith & Wesson revolvers as a duty gun.

I still qualify with my S&W 60 quarterly and carry it off duty once in a while.

I just got the 3 inch 36 heavy barrel back in November. Made in the early 1980s and not shot hardly at all. Cost me $350.

I prefer the 3 inch barrels. The longer barrel precludes the use of those guns with a pocket holster, but I prefer carry in a holster anyway. I bought a Bianchi "Black Widow" to go with my most recent purchase.

I usually use Bianchi Speed Strips as a reloading device for these guns but I do have a couple of Safariland 371 J split six speedloader carriers that I use once in a while.

thedaddycat · January 16, 2012, 08:52 PM

"I'll see your J's and raise a K... " What is this, S&W alphabet soup?

J, K, L.... and Felix (the cat)

It looks like I have a dead cat there. He wouldn't move, just looked at me and laid back down. He's still laying there, not moving at all... ah the life........

deputy tom · January 19, 2012, 06:29 PM

"I'll see your J's and raise a K... " What is this, S&W alphabet soup?

J, K, L.... and Felix (the cat)

It looks like I have a dead cat there. He wouldn't move, just looked at me and laid back down. He's still laying there, not moving at all... ah the life........

Darn Tuxedo cats.Always over dressed for the occassion.Great guns by the way.tom.

Fredo Batali · January 19, 2012, 07:22 PM

I have three J's. The M36 and the M649 I carry daily. My wife confiscated the M49 years ago

De Oppresso Liber

Walklightly · January 20, 2012, 05:10 AM

Quote:

A Pair of J-Frames

Sooo....?

What about them? I'm curious.

aarondhgraham · January 20, 2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

"I'll see your J's and raise a K... " What is this, S&W alphabet soup?

J, K, L.... and Felix (the cat)

J, K, L, & N,,,

Aarond

January 11, 2012, 09:28 PM	#1
Bushmaster1313 Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Posts: 339	A Pair of J-Frames

January 11, 2012, 09:31 PM	#2
jglsprings Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Posts: 1,827	Nice, very nice... Did I mention that I hate you? __________________ Let's eat Grandma. Let's eat, Grandma. Commas save lives...

January 11, 2012, 10:14 PM	#5
Bushmaster1313 Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Posts: 339	First year Centennial (1952) and an early 1970's Model 49, both with Tyler t-grips. They both shoot nice with non +P factory loads. They look real sharp stepping out with their big buddies ( 1955 .357 Magnum and 1957 MDL 12): Last edited by Bushmaster1313; January 11, 2012 at 10:33 PM.

January 12, 2012, 08:20 AM	#8
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	I've been looking for a humpback for years. I have a Centennial (042) but I've not found a humpback with the combination of price and condition that I want. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 12, 2012, 09:26 AM	#9
AirForceShooter Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Sarasota (sort of) Florida Posts: 1,296	They're defective. The hammers fell off. I'll give you $50 for the pair. AFS __________________ 'Qui tacet consentit': To remain silent is to consent.

January 11, 2012, 09:39 PM	#3
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Well, what's the story behind those?

January 11, 2012, 09:53 PM	#4
woolleyworm Junior Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: Waco, Tx Posts: 10	Beauties !!

January 12, 2012, 07:29 AM	#6
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Slow down ticker before you run out of steam.

January 12, 2012, 10:03 AM	#10
Bushmaster1313 Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Posts: 339	I would go with a blue steel .38 High condition from early 70's are about $400.

January 12, 2012, 10:58 AM	#11
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I'll see your pair,,, Here is my pair of J-frames,,, Velma and Velda,,, Model 36 and Model 34 snubbies. Aarond __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 14, 2012, 05:51 PM	#12
TGReaper Member Join Date: February 23, 2011 Location: Canada EH Posts: 49	Only one "J" , Model 60 with big brother Model 66. TGR __________________ I got no friends,I don't gotta be nice to nobody.

January 14, 2012, 06:41 PM	#13
thedaddycat Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2011 Posts: 388	I only have one J frame, but 4 Smiths all told. This Model 36 is from 1970.

January 16, 2012, 08:26 PM	#15
Jeff22 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 715	Chief Special Revolvers I've always been really partial to J frames with 3 inch barrels. I have a Model 36 with a tapered barrel, a model 36 with a heavy barrel, a model 60 with a heavy barrel, and a model 650 in .22 as a practice gun. When I started in police work (1981) the 3 inch J frame was a popular choice for off duty & backup gun use among the "shooting enthusiasts" on the City PD and Sheriff's Department who carried Smith & Wesson revolvers as a duty gun. I still qualify with my S&W 60 quarterly and carry it off duty once in a while. I just got the 3 inch 36 heavy barrel back in November. Made in the early 1980s and not shot hardly at all. Cost me $350. I prefer the 3 inch barrels. The longer barrel precludes the use of those guns with a pocket holster, but I prefer carry in a holster anyway. I bought a Bianchi "Black Widow" to go with my most recent purchase. I usually use Bianchi Speed Strips as a reloading device for these guns but I do have a couple of Safariland 371 J split six speedloader carriers that I use once in a while. __________________ You can only learn from experience if you pay attention!

January 16, 2012, 08:52 PM	#16
thedaddycat Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2011 Posts: 388	"I'll see your J's and raise a K... " What is this, S&W alphabet soup? J, K, L.... and Felix (the cat) It looks like I have a dead cat there. He wouldn't move, just looked at me and laid back down. He's still laying there, not moving at all... ah the life........

January 19, 2012, 06:29 PM	#17
deputy tom Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 753	"I'll see your J's and raise a K... " What is this, S&W alphabet soup? J, K, L.... and Felix (the cat) It looks like I have a dead cat there. He wouldn't move, just looked at me and laid back down. He's still laying there, not moving at all... ah the life........ Darn Tuxedo cats.Always over dressed for the occassion.Great guns by the way.tom. __________________ N.R.A.LIFE MEMBER Thank Goodness we're back on line. An end will come on the world, but love and music will endure. Thig crioch air an t-saoghail, ach mairidh gaol 's ceol. Old Scottish Gaelic proverb

January 19, 2012, 07:22 PM	#18
Fredo Batali Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Posts: 26	A Pair of J's I have three J's. The M36 and the M649 I carry daily. My wife confiscated the M49 years ago De Oppresso Liber