Wich j-frame? - The Firearms Forum

Ursus · 08-13-2006, 10:16 PM

If you were to use a j-frame .38 spl. for CC, wich would you use? Why?

southernshooter · 08-13-2006, 10:32 PM

Out of those I would say the Chiefs special because I have always liked the feel of it in my hands.

Ursus · 08-14-2006, 06:54 AM

The Bodyguard has the no snnaging profile,and the possibility to be cocked for a more precise shot.

Marlin · 08-14-2006, 10:20 AM

I have carried a Chief's Special, both blue and stainless, for 45+ years.

Much of that time using an ankle holster and intending for it to be a backup weapon. All the years on the bench were accompanied by the little "portable heater"! Nowadays it fits easily into my portable Oxygen case and goes with me everywhere.....

Pistolenschutze · 08-15-2006, 10:35 AM

I'm definitely a Chief's Special kinda guy, Bear. In fact, I own three of them, an older Mod 36 and two Mod 637s. I carry a J-frame more often than any other pistol or revolver. Properly loaded with high-quality modern ammo (I use the Speer 135 grain Gold Dots), it is a formidable weapon that is easily concealed and comfortable to carry all day.

Ursus · 08-15-2006, 01:03 PM

The j-frame I have is a Chief's. Square butt.

45Smashemflat · 08-15-2006, 04:19 PM

This un....

Pistolenschutze · 08-15-2006, 05:47 PM

Nice handgun there, Smash. Did the grips come on it or did you add them later? Either way, they look nice. I put good rosewood grips on both of my 637s. For some reason, I shoot better with the wood grips than with the rubber ones that came on the revolvers.

Ursus · 08-15-2006, 08:01 PM

Beautiful gun!! Specially the grips.

45Smashemflat · 08-16-2006, 05:33 PM

Believe it or not, those are Hougues that came on the gun. I like'em too. Picked it out from the three the dealer had as it was just a bit spiffier. This was back pre-safety days at S&W, but during the "boycott S&W" days. The dealer was "mad" and wanted all his S&W stuff gone. Funny, he's got a case of X Frames now.... Still picks on me about stealing that one. Seems like I got it for $306 out the door or something rediculous like that.

southernshooter · 08-16-2006, 09:40 PM

They do look good Smash

3/2 STA SS · 09-25-2010, 06:56 PM

My 642 Airweight

johnlives4christ · 09-25-2010, 07:49 PM

im a 642 owner/user myself

Helix_FR · 09-27-2010, 04:20 PM

airweight or chiefs spc. Don't bother with the bodyguard.

dualsportrider · 10-26-2010, 09:19 PM

Im with Ursus on the bodyguard for the same reasons

View Poll Results: Wich j- frame would you use for CC.
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Bodyguard	1	16.67%
Chief's special	5	83.33%
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08-13-2006, 10:16 PM	#1
Ursus Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Salvador, Central America. Posts: 1,030	Wich j-frame? If you were to use a j-frame .38 spl. for CC, wich would you use? Why? __________________ SI VIS PACEM, PARABELLUM. --> Last edited by Ursus; 08-13-2006 at 10:19 PM..

08-13-2006, 10:32 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Wich j-frame? Out of those I would say the Chiefs special because I have always liked the feel of it in my hands. __________________ Only you can see this

08-14-2006, 06:54 AM	#3
Ursus Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Salvador, Central America. Posts: 1,030	Re: Wich j-frame? The Bodyguard has the no snnaging profile,and the possibility to be cocked for a more precise shot. __________________ SI VIS PACEM, PARABELLUM.

08-14-2006, 10:20 AM	#4
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Wich j-frame? I have carried a Chief's Special, both blue and stainless, for 45+ years. Much of that time using an ankle holster and intending for it to be a backup weapon. All the years on the bench were accompanied by the little "portable heater"! Nowadays it fits easily into my portable Oxygen case and goes with me everywhere..... __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

08-15-2006, 10:35 AM	#5
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Wich j-frame? I'm definitely a Chief's Special kinda guy, Bear. In fact, I own three of them, an older Mod 36 and two Mod 637s. I carry a J-frame more often than any other pistol or revolver. Properly loaded with high-quality modern ammo (I use the Speer 135 grain Gold Dots), it is a formidable weapon that is easily concealed and comfortable to carry all day. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

08-15-2006, 01:03 PM	#6
Ursus Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Salvador, Central America. Posts: 1,030	Re: Wich j-frame? The j-frame I have is a Chief's. Square butt. __________________ SI VIS PACEM, PARABELLUM.

08-15-2006, 04:19 PM	#7
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: Wich j-frame? This un.... Attached Images

08-15-2006, 05:47 PM	#8
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Wich j-frame? Nice handgun there, Smash. Did the grips come on it or did you add them later? Either way, they look nice. I put good rosewood grips on both of my 637s. For some reason, I shoot better with the wood grips than with the rubber ones that came on the revolvers. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

08-15-2006, 08:01 PM	#9
Ursus Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Salvador, Central America. Posts: 1,030	Re: Wich j-frame? Beautiful gun!! Specially the grips. __________________ SI VIS PACEM, PARABELLUM.

08-16-2006, 05:33 PM	#10
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: Wich j-frame? Believe it or not, those are Hougues that came on the gun. I like'em too. Picked it out from the three the dealer had as it was just a bit spiffier. This was back pre-safety days at S&W, but during the "boycott S&W" days. The dealer was "mad" and wanted all his S&W stuff gone. Funny, he's got a case of X Frames now.... Still picks on me about stealing that one. Seems like I got it for $306 out the door or something rediculous like that.

08-16-2006, 09:40 PM	#11
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Wich j-frame? They do look good Smash __________________ Only you can see this

09-25-2010, 06:56 PM	#12
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: Wich j-frame? My 642 Airweight

09-25-2010, 07:49 PM	#13
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Wich j-frame? im a 642 owner/user myself

09-27-2010, 04:20 PM	#14
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,625	Re: Wich j-frame? airweight or chiefs spc. Don't bother with the bodyguard. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

10-26-2010, 09:19 PM	#15
dualsportrider Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 23	Re: Wich j-frame? Im with Ursus on the bodyguard for the same reasons