The first J-Frame I actually liked!

[spencer60]

No matter what cool new toy or what nifty new holster I've gotten, I can't seem to ween myself off of my humble pocket-carried Airweight 38 J frame. Its been my EDC about 90% of the time, for years now. And, it's been so long since I've fired it, I can't even recall how good or bad the trigger is. ( But I do recall that it aint made for a fun day at the range,unless wasting ammo on basketball-sized groups is your idea of fun, LOL!)
It was pretty cheap back when i got it, plus it's safe, reliable, light, small, and I'm confident 5 +P Gold Dots will be more than sufficient, on the off chance I ever need to even pull it out of its pocket holster.
( Yeah, I can already hear the lectures forming in people's minds, LOL!)

No lecture from me except that you do need to put rounds through it on a regular basis. I'm always amazed at how much I lose when I don't get to the range fairly often.

It comes back quick, but shooting a snubbie at speed and getting useable hits is definitely not easy. It's a skill that will disappear fast if you don't get the practice in.

 

[alexs2006]

I love my 442 with apex trigger kit. Easy DIY kit that takes 20 minutes to install.

Dry fire a few hundred times after that and its slick as a button. It's one I'll keep for forever. I pocket carry it in a custom kydex pocket holster and nonone ever knows I have it on me. Looks like I'm carrying my wallet in the front picket.

 

[howl]

I have a .32 frame in my pocket right now, which doesn't work for me with the LCR.

 

[spencer60]

LCR has the 327 Federal, so it would shoot the same 32 as the Smith... Now I've started going down this 32 road I may try that next.

 

[spencer60]

I guess Smith was on to something... Ruger just announced their LCR in 32 H&R Magnum.

I have to admit that I don't like the gold color scheme... the Smith is much better looking. The J-frame also has better sights, although you can get the same XS front sight for the LCR.

Maybe this will kick-start companies to make more 32 ammo though.

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[howl]

327s can use any of the .32 handgun cartridges. The 327 probably weighs a little more, which would take some of the sting out of hot .32 H&R. Horses, courses.

I found the LCR too big for pocket carry, which is why I use a j-frame instead.

 

[basstracker89]

327s can use any of the .32 handgun cartridges. The 327 probably weighs a little more, which would take some of the sting out of hot .32 H&R. Horses, courses.

I found the LCR too big for pocket carry, which is why I use a j-frame instead.

Good info

 

[spencer60]

327s can use any of the .32 handgun cartridges. The 327 probably weighs a little more, which would take some of the sting out of hot .32 H&R. Horses, courses.

I found the LCR too big for pocket carry, which is why I use a j-frame instead.

Yup, the 327 works with all the 32 revolver loads, but it requires a tougher/heavier frame. I'll have to compare this J frame to an LCR... I thought they were basically the same size.