The Old JFrame Is Seeing Less and Less Use

For pocket carry I have three J frames,and a LCP and LC9.
It's a toss up between my model 37 and LCP as to which I carry the most.
I'm starting to lean towards the LC9 lately as it fit's in my comfort fit jeans that I wear to work.But I do love my snubbies,I have 6
 
My LCP pretty much drove my 637 into retirement. I love the 637, but the LCP just goes so many places that the 637 won't it sees the most action. I still carry the 637, but it has really became my truck gun more than any thing.
 
J Frame

I run a smith j frame most of the time for daily carry. My better half has a charter under cover as her one and only firearm. I tend towards the j frame because of the superior ballistics. However there are a very few rare occasions where I cannot get away with anything but the LCP. On those days I carry it and as always something from Austria is not to far away in the truck.

For me I figure whatever I have will be used to get me to the truck for more fire power. And If I can get to the truck I can use the Dodge to get outta Dodge.

Regards, Vermonter
 
"I am serious. Kel Tecs sold but not like the LCP when it came out."

Will,

What company production and sales numbers do you have to back up that assertion?
 
just got an LCP with Laser to compliment my P3AT. Got a post looking for comparison opinions.
The LCR replaced alla my j frames.
 
Mr. Irwin,
According to Kel Tec 64,400 P3AT's have been produced. Best numbers I can get on the LCP is atleast 87,000 were sold the first year of production and estimated between 100,000 and 500,000 have been produced. I know thats a huge gap there but thats the numbers I get. That plus personal opinion with both how many people I know that have LCP's vs P3AT's and that Buds advertises it as the #1 selling CCW pistol of all time. Not taking away from the Kel Tec. The opposite exactly. Rugers is better looking but I remember when they first came out I thought "Look at Ruger ripping off Kel Tec". My point was that Kel Tec had been doing it for years but the micro pocket .380 boom didnt seem to hit until Ruger got into it.
 
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Is anyone else noticing the same?
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Nope. I'm from the school of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". My J-frame is like an old friend, it fits and is comfortable any way I choose to carry it. Altho the little Rugers are an alternative, to me, they are not a better alternative.
 
I've found this forum to be incredibly helpful in all of my buying decisions and with my "carry comfort zone". I switch between a S&W 638, Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec PF-9 and just now finishing breking in a Kahr CM9. The two that go with me the most are the LCP and the 638. The LCP may nudge 1st place. It could not be easier to carry and I feel comfortable with it on me.
 
range session

Took the crew to the range for FAQ. The agency authorized second gun is the SIG 230/232-.380. The 30 rd FAQ course composes of a 30 rds 1-7yds, from assorted positions. A good portion of it, for reasons not fully understood. is shot single handed both strong and off (opposite) handed.


The little SIGS give us fits, many failures to ffeed. I couldnb't help but think,....sure makes a good case for a snub .38.

Much has to do I think with limp wristing the single handed shooting. As an experiment, I had the guys shoot the same stages, but two handed, in conventional stance. The pistols did much better, like, no probs.

My J still sees lots of pocket time. Unfortunately, the agency won't bless it.....anymore.
 
For 30 years I have come on gone from J frames. Since the SP 101 came out chambered for 357 magnum and then the J frame was chambered in 357 Magnum one has been my constant companion. For summer use it is either the Glock 27 or my new 640 Pro. I find the 640 to conceal a little better. I shoot the J frame pretty good, with the advent of the pocket 9mm's I do feel that the 32's and 380's are obsolete, except as a 2nd or 3rd gun.
 
Velma is coming out of retirement,,,

Velma is my S&W Model 36.

Oklahoma just passed the law allowing open carry for anyone with a carry permit,,,
It goes into effect on November the first of this year.

The strict enforcement and stiff penalty for accidental brandishing kept me carrying thin semi-autos IWB and briefcase carrying my Wonder-9.

Now that those brandishing laws are no longer a concern,,,
I think I'll be moving back to my trusty old Model 36.

I have a very old Bianchi holster for it that is super comfy,,,
So the old "5-4-Sure" is coming out of the safe.

Aarond

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No not yet

I like and hate the size, I like it for easy carry, but not for shooting, but, then again that might not matter if I ever neaded it, I guess, it would be at short rages, but I do shoot my 638 J-frame much better CM easily at 25yards and i can get on target at 50 4 of 5 CM or close. Thinking more in the lines or an LC9, it fits my hand better and is a 9mm.

Keeping the J-frame for now. But that's just me. The LCP should serve you well.
 
I am on board. I owned about six j-frames at one time. When i bought my Kahr PM9, I started selling j-frames.

Haven't owned a j-frame for about five years now. Ivery now and then I think I'd like a 342 or a 642, but then I remember shooting my 340 and 360, and my two friends' 642s.

Although I seldom pocket carry any more, I'll keep my PM9 for those thimes when I choose to...
 
A good portion of it, for reasons not fully understood. is shot single handed both strong and off (opposite) handed.
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Bama, the reasoning for this is that in a great number of gunfights guns, hands and arms are struck by bullets. Off hand and one handed shooting is one more skill to have.
 
When I'm not CC my 1911, I drop this little Airweight in my front pocket.
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