Do you Carry a -J-Frame Daily ?

[Hammerdown]

Hello
Ever since 911 there has not been one day I am not armed when out of my house with my S&W-J-Frame. I feel we need to take care of our selfs as our Government Proved how Vunerable and Unprotected we were that tragic Day September 11, 2001. In the Winter Months I carry the High Polished Chrome refinished Pre-30 made in 1958 Below. It is chambered in .32 S&W Long caliber and carries one more round than the .38 Chief special making it a Six shooter. I have handloaded stoked rounds for this that have Proved effective at my range in Test's I have conducted. In these winter Month's I usually carry the revolver shown in a S&W Factory shouder rig, or a nice Pocket Holster made by David Bullard of Texas. When the Intense heat shows up in East Tennessee I change out carry Guns to my Model 431 P.D. shown below in .32 H&R magnuim Caliber. It is a Light weight revolver only weighing in at 11 OZ empty so it is little bother to take along. I usually carry this one strickly in my David Bullard Pocket rig and it too is stoked with handloads and has a capacity of Six round's. At night my-J-Frames lay silently on my Bed stand in close reach and I hope there never is a time I really need it, but if it should come along I am fully Ready to protect my family and myself as "I Don't Dial 911 Until The shootin is Done".. So, does anyone else carry a -J-Frame daily ? Regards, Hammerdown











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[Oriondk]

Nice, Kurt. How do those snubbies shoot?

[Hammerdown]

Hello Dave
With Hand loads I can get the groups pretty small and it hits at Point of aim at the 20 Yard line. The Model 431 PD you have to hold a Little High as the Magnum makes the Point of Impact Lower than the .32 S&W Long cartridge..H.D.

[Oriondk]

I'm really enamored with the new .327 Federal and am waiting patiently for them to be approved in California. Cripes, it's been over a year and the dang SP101 still isn't approved in that caliber.
Those J-frames are nice, though. I shot Don's J-frame .357 at the range and was surprised that the recoil didn't bother me. The .327 Federal would be great in a J-frame.

[Hammerdown]

Hello Dave
I am awaiting S&W to bring it out in a K-Frame sized revolver. I long for that one.. Hammerdown

[Max]

I do carry a J frame daily but mine doesn't look nearly as good as those. :)

[Oriondk]

I do carry a J frame daily but mine doesn't look nearly as good as those. :)

Is that a .38 or .357, Max?

[tray]

Daily - Sig P226, but as already mentioned in another thread, awaiting arrival on a S&W 642 as the B-up.

I will evnetually go with either the Sig P250DC in .40S&W or the Beretta PX4D Storm Sub-Compact in .40S&W. These pistols are way behind on orders and distribution. I'll wait.

[Max]

Is that a .38 or .357, Max?

Thats the older 649 and just a 38 but it is much lighter then the 357 version because of the small barrel. It fits nicely in my pocket and weighs well under 2 pounds fully loaded. I have a series 80 1911 I carry also but what a difference a pound makes when you carry it all day and have to conceal it.

[Oriondk]

Max, being in California I can't carry, but I talked to a number of people that carry and was surprised to learn about the weight issue. I know my youngest brother switched from a .357 to a Bersa Thunder .380 because of weight. I'm surprised how much the difference of a pound or so can make.

[Max]

I do also have a Colt defender which is a stainless slide with an aluminum trigger housing. It is .45 and also weighs under 2 pounds with 7 rounds but Rspencer has had it for a while. He wanted to buy one and I told him to try mine before he jumped in not knowing for sure he would be comfortable with it. I honestly don't mind the series 80 though and the 4" barrel gives it more muzzle velocity and greater accuracy over the Defender.

[StrawHat]

Kurt,

As you may recall I do like the J frame but my carry gun is an "N" frame 45 ACP with a 4" barrel.

Haven't felt the need to condense the package yet.

[rjrivero]

Kurt,

As you may recall I do like the J frame but my carry gun is an "N" frame 45 ACP with a 4" barrel.

Haven't felt the need to condense the package yet.

Let's see it!!

[Max]

I just want to know how you conceal an N frame 4". I would love to carry one of my 28-2's but can't figure out a way to conceal it.

[Hammerdown]

I just want to know how you conceal an N frame 4". I would love to carry one of my 28-2's but can't figure out a way to conceal it.

Hello
Bufford Pusser could get away with it... Hammerdown

[Max]

Hello
Bufford Pusser could get away with it... Hammerdown
Yes but Bufford Pusser didn't have to. :rofl:

[StrawHat]

Let's see it!!


Old photo, I will take new ones soon.

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[StrawHat]

I just want to know how you conceal an N frame 4". I would love to carry one of my 28-2's but can't figure out a way to conceal it.


I use a Bianchi 5BH and wear it just behind my hip.

I have also worn a pancake holster.

[Hammerdown]

Old photo, I will take new ones soon.

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Hey Straw Hat
Looking at that Photo, it almost Looks like your revolver is a converted Model 28 or do I need New Glass's ? Hammerdown

[StrawHat]

Hey Straw Hat
Looking at that Photo, it almost Looks like your revolver is a converted Model 28 or do I need New Glass's ? Hammerdown

HD,

No need for glasses, (unless to hold a bit of red wine celebrating a 4" M25-5), that is a converted M28-2. The one I described in the Lounge in the Custom gun thread.

I did all of the work except reboring the barrel. I still need to restamp the barrel with the cartridge designation but have not yet gotten to it.

This is why I need a 4" M25-5, as a mate.

[budroe]

I've carried a 4" model 629 a few times, and have also carried a 4" 657. Usually under a vest or light jacket.

[Popeye]

Do you Carry a -J-Frame Daily ?

I do.

[Hammerdown]

HD,

No need for glasses, (unless to hold a bit of red wine celebrating a 4" M25-5), that is a converted M28-2. The one I described in the Lounge in the Custom gun thread.

I did all of the work except reboring the barrel. I still need to restamp the barrel with the cartridge designation but have not yet gotten to it.

This is why I need a 4" M25-5, as a mate.

Hello Straw Hat
Good Luck with that. I Loked and Looked for a 4" Model 25-5 and finally found my Tennessee Highway Patrol revolver with a 4" Tube but it is way too nice to deflower as it remains unfired from it's birth date of 1989..:cool:H.D.






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[Hammerdown]

Do you Carry a -J-Frame Daily ?

I do.

Hey Popeye
Check out this heavy duty Pocket rig I use. Best part was the $19.95 price on it from Dave Bullard hand made in Texas...H.D.









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[Max]

I do like that pocket holster.

[Hammerdown]

I do like that pocket holster.

Hello Max
Your Just one click away from owning one..:thumb: H.D.

http://estore.websitepros.com/1565531/StoreFront.bok

[OFallon]

StrawHat, that gun makes me drool...

[Max]

Hello Max
Your Just one click away from owning one..:thumb: H.D.

http://estore.websitepros.com/1565531/StoreFront.bok

LOL thanks there went $69 for a 45 IWB holster. :)

[StrawHat]

[QUOTE=Hammerdown;1098]Hello Straw Hat
Good Luck with that. I Loked and Looked for a 4" Model 25-5 and finally found my Tennessee Highway Patrol revolver with a 4" Tube but it is way too nice to deflower as it remains unfired from it's birth date of 1989..:cool:H.D.

Well I guess all that looking paid off... The Tennessee HP ordered how many??? Yours is one of a few!

I only need the ordinary kind of M25-5. Beginning to think a 6" and a hacksaw will work for me.

Some day it will arrive.

[StrawHat]

StrawHat, that gun makes me drool...

Thank you O'Fallon, except for the larger bore in the barrel, it is a plain old M28-2. It just shoots a larger and heavier hunk of lead.

Next, I intend to make up some loads with the 235 grain Keith SWC and the 280 grain Keith inspired SWC. Not sure I will have enough front sight for the heavy one.

[OFallon]

I believe this one is coming to me in a trade:

http://pictures.auctionarms.com/6844103756/s&w%2038-1.jpg_thumbnail1.jpg?aa=20081124153452

[Max]

I believe this one is coming to me in a trade:



Model 49, just like my normal daily carry J frame only I have the 649 stainless model. Light weight, 5 rounds of 38 and easy to conceal. Added plus that the hammer never snags on clothes.

[Hammerdown]

[QUOTE=Hammerdown;1098]Hello Straw Hat
Good Luck with that. I Loked and Looked for a 4" Model 25-5 and finally found my Tennessee Highway Patrol revolver with a 4" Tube but it is way too nice to deflower as it remains unfired from it's birth date of 1989..:cool:H.D.

Well I guess all that looking paid off... The Tennessee HP ordered how many??? Yours is one of a few!

I only need the ordinary kind of M25-5. Beginning to think a 6" and a hacksaw will work for me.

Some day it will arrive.

Hello StrawHat
Mine is 346 of 350 Made. The Problem is, once it is shot it is just another used .45 S&W Revolver. It is the Only Safe Queen I own that has Not Been fired...:rolleyes: H.D.

[mycar47562]

i carried a s&w j frame for about a year i liked carrying it because it was so light but i couldn't hit a side of a barn with it so i traded for a semiauto and thats what i shoot now