The Best J Frame

[jacobrhobart]

I’m on the hunt for my first revolver, and it only seems fitting to get a J-Frame. What are some favorite models? I’m think the model 340 PD with no internal lock.

 

[coreymolinelli]

Check out the reviews on the website. They have some very solid ones on there.
The 948 is probably the best all around of course opinions will very. I got the model 19 comp after the review they posted and have really enjoyed it.

A cheap option for a first one is an air light they can be picked up for 4-500

 

[cksheppard1833]

If you can get your hands on a Model 60 pro series, that would be a great first J-Frame. I carry the 642 a good bit especially during the summer months. There may be one out there, but so far I haven’t found a J Frame I did not enjoy shooting.

 

[Omega Watch Guy]

I have a S&W 640-1 (pre lock).I prefer the steel guns over the scandium. She’s hefty, but that heft combined with the Pachmayr Grip makes her a dream to shoot, even with hot .357 mag, and I like having the option to run .357 mag.
I had a S&W 442, but I didn’t like being married to .38 special.
Keep in mind, this is probably a sub 15 foot gun, so that extra oomph from 357 mags will tend to play in your favor, because if you practice a decent amount, your likelihood of missing will shrink dramatically.

Get one of these, get a FE x Veil Solutions Ghost holster, load it with Buffalo Bore 150 grain .38 wad cutters (item 20D) for Summer and Federal 158 grain Hydra-Shoks (Item #P357HS1) for Winter and you’ll be set. I actually bought this gun because of that holster. The holster is a little tight to start, so just practice your draw a couple hundred times and you should be good to go.

 

[Keith Wood]

Big fan of the 632-UC.

 

[dabbuck]

Smith & Wesson 432UC / 632UC. I’m a huge fan of the 432UC Titanium

 

[Ron Dan]

There are a lot of great options for J-Frames. Dollar for dollar, it’s hard to beat a good ole 442. Loaded with 148gr Federal Gold Medal wadcutters, it’s a gun that will serve you well for almost any situation.

 

[yeh.pete]

I’m on the hunt for my first revolver, and it only seems fitting to get a J-Frame. What are some favorite models? I’m think the model 340 PD with no internal lock.

Try one of the new 32 H&R ultimate carry revolvers - 432 UC or 632 UC. You might not want to shoot the 340 PD very much with anything more than a standard pressure 38 wadcutter. The 32 also gives you 6 shots vs 5 on the 340 without giving up terminal ballistics and penetration.

 

[jacobrhobart]

I have a S&W 640-1 (pre lock).I prefer the steel guns over the scandium. She’s hefty, but that heft combined with the Pachmayr Grip makes her a dream to shoot, even with hot .357 mag, and I like having the option to run .357 mag.
I had a S&W 442, but I didn’t like being married to .38 special.
Keep in mind, this is probably a sub 15 foot gun, so that extra oomph from 357 mags will tend to play in your favor, because if you practice a decent amount, your likelihood of missing will shrink dramatically.

Get one of these, get a FE x Veil Solutions Ghost holster, load it with Buffalo Bore 150 grain .38 wad cutters (item 20D) for Summer and Federal 158 grain Hydra-Shoks (Item #P357HS1) for Winter and you’ll be set. I actually bought this gun because of that holster. The holster is a little tight to start, so just practice your draw a couple hundred times and you should be good to go.

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[jacobrhobart]

Update: I went with the 442. Time to order the Ghost Holster.

 

[Ron Dan]

Update: I went with the 442. Time to order the Ghost Holster.

Also get some Federal 148gr Gold Medal. It’s the best snub nose 38 load. Ask @caleb.giddings

 

[yeh.pete]

Update: I went with the 442. Time to order the Ghost Holster.

Cannot go far wrong with the 442. Time tested and proven. Now get you a couple boxes of 148 grain wadcutter and practice!