Which S&W J frames are MUST haves?

Starting from scratch my first three would be a 649 then 640 and finialy a 60.

Next three... 4" 63, 4" 631, 4" 651

Then... 60-4, 3" 640, 650
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I gotta say that there's a certain someting about the Hunchback that draws my fancy, as well. Seems like its the most flexiable of the J frames, single or double action and take it anywhere on your belt or in your pocket.

This is a blued/stainless airweight dated from ~1964 and made for Michigan Police Supply. I did, however, dress it up in the lasergrips.. couldn't resist.
 

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I didn't know alot about J frames until I came accross this nice M.36 with a 3" barell a few months ago at a gunshow. She was made in 1975 WOW ! What a sweet gun, fits nice after I added the Tyler T Grip. :)
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I might be putting a M38 on layaway and buying a 2" and 3" M36 police trade-ins this week. All are flatlatches, diamond grips and shooters in 38 Special non-+P.
 
Essential J's:
1 steel Bodyguard or steel Centennial, &
1 steel .22LR Model 63 Kit Gun for practice

-or-

1 Model 651 .22 Magnum.

Rest are great, lots of fun to shoot, useful, and effective; but not essential.
 
I would like to find a S & W Mod 36, 3in barrel, nickle plated, with a square butt. To my way of thinking, this is the best of the smith snub noses.
 
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