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<blockquote data-quote="Glock &#039;em down" data-source="post: 979680" data-attributes="member: 684"><p>With that being said, I'm going to suggest the Smith & Wesson "Bodyguard" series.</p><p></p><p>Here's why.</p><p></p><p>ANY Smith & Wesson revolver is NEVER a "bad" choice. The weapons bearing Horace and Daniel's names are among the best sellers ever. Millions of gun owner can't be wrong.</p><p></p><p>I've given my opinion on the mighty Smith & Wesson J frame over and over and over again <img src="/images/smilies/new/blahblah.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":blahblah:" title="Blahblah :blahblah:" data-shortname=":blahblah:" /> but I reckon one more time ain't gonna hurt nuthin'. <img src="/images/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Basically, there are three types of Smith & Wesson j frame revolvers.</p><p></p><p>The "original" J frame, the Chief's Special, which includes models 36, 37, 637 & 60.</p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>The Centenial, also called "hammerless" by many (even though it <strong><u>DOES</u></strong> have an internal hammer <img src="/images/smilies/rolleyes2.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rolleyes2" title="Rolleyes2 :rolleyes2" data-shortname=":rolleyes2" />) which includes the "Lemon squeezer" model 40 and it's stainless steel sibling, the 640 as well as the uber popular, 442/642 series.</p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>And. my personal favorite <img src="/images/smilies/naughty.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":naughty:" title="Naughty :naughty:" data-shortname=":naughty:" /> the Bodyguards, which are also called the "humpbacks" and they include the model 38, 49, 638 & 649.</p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p></p><p>All the pics posted depict the Airweight versions of these revolvers, but all steel versions of all three variants exsist as well.</p><p></p><p>My take on the J frame? I love 'em. The Chief's Special have some awesome lines and curves, the Centennials have that no nonsense, drop in the pocket styling that makes them arguably the finest J frame (definitely the biggest seller) ever built, and then there's the Bodyguard series.</p><p></p><p>Ahhh! What can I say about the Bodyguards. The little humpback, IMHO, is the very best J frame ever. Obviously, many folks will argue with me, but here's why I love the little guy.</p><p></p><p>For apparant reasons, the J frame is gonna be a little harder to shoot that most revolvers because of it's size and weight. The Centennials are even tougher to fire accurately. Let me explain why. With the Chief's Special and the Bodyguard, you have the option of single action <em>AND</em> double action shooting. Which means you can fire a box of ammo or so thru it and find out where the little guy is hitting on the paper as well as get yourself accustomed to it's recoil. </p><p></p><p>After, you find your sights and establish your pattern, you can then switch over to double action, and guess what? You patterns hardly change! <img src="/images/smilies/new/woohoo1.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":woohoo1:" title="Woohoo1 :woohoo1:" data-shortname=":woohoo1:" /> By the way, double action is DEFINITELY how you wanna do <strong><u>ALL</u></strong> of your shooting - both on the range and in a self defense situation. Single action shooting should not be used AFTER you find your sights and get used to the thump.</p><p></p><p>Here's why I loves me Bodyguard! <img src="/images/smilies/new/w000t.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":w000t:" title="W000t :w000t:" data-shortname=":w000t:" /></p><p></p><p>With the Bodyguard series, you have the best of both worlds! You can train in single action, find your sights, get used to the kick, switch to double action, and then after all is said and done, it slips into the pocket snag free just like it's DAO siblings, the Centennial series.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 9px">Sorry for the novel.</span> <img src="/images/smilies/rolleyes2.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rolleyes2" title="Rolleyes2 :rolleyes2" data-shortname=":rolleyes2" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Pocket carry absolutely sucks. <img src="/images/smilies/disappoint.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":disappoin" title="Disappoint :disappoin" data-shortname=":disappoin" /></p><p></p><p>With that being said, I carry my J frame model 38 Airweight Bodyguard in my front pocket...</p><p></p><p><strong>Every. Single. Day.</strong></p><p></p><p>It may sound contradictory, but at least you accomplish rule #1...</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 15px">Bring a gun!</span></strong></p><p></p><p>For those of you who have never read "The Rules" click on my signature below. <img src="/images/smilies/thumb.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumb:" title="Thumb :thumb:" data-shortname=":thumb:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glock 'em down, post: 979680, member: 684"] With that being said, I'm going to suggest the Smith & Wesson "Bodyguard" series. Here's why. ANY Smith & Wesson revolver is NEVER a "bad" choice. The weapons bearing Horace and Daniel's names are among the best sellers ever. Millions of gun owner can't be wrong. I've given my opinion on the mighty Smith & Wesson J frame over and over and over again :blahblah: but I reckon one more time ain't gonna hurt nuthin'. ;) Basically, there are three types of Smith & Wesson j frame revolvers. The "original" J frame, the Chief's Special, which includes models 36, 37, 637 & 60. [b][Broken External Image][/b] The Centenial, also called "hammerless" by many (even though it [B][U]DOES[/U][/B] have an internal hammer :rolleyes2) which includes the "Lemon squeezer" model 40 and it's stainless steel sibling, the 640 as well as the uber popular, 442/642 series. [b][Broken External Image][/b] And. my personal favorite :naughty: the Bodyguards, which are also called the "humpbacks" and they include the model 38, 49, 638 & 649. [b][Broken External Image][/b] All the pics posted depict the Airweight versions of these revolvers, but all steel versions of all three variants exsist as well. My take on the J frame? I love 'em. The Chief's Special have some awesome lines and curves, the Centennials have that no nonsense, drop in the pocket styling that makes them arguably the finest J frame (definitely the biggest seller) ever built, and then there's the Bodyguard series. Ahhh! What can I say about the Bodyguards. The little humpback, IMHO, is the very best J frame ever. Obviously, many folks will argue with me, but here's why I love the little guy. For apparant reasons, the J frame is gonna be a little harder to shoot that most revolvers because of it's size and weight. The Centennials are even tougher to fire accurately. Let me explain why. With the Chief's Special and the Bodyguard, you have the option of single action [I]AND[/I] double action shooting. Which means you can fire a box of ammo or so thru it and find out where the little guy is hitting on the paper as well as get yourself accustomed to it's recoil. After, you find your sights and establish your pattern, you can then switch over to double action, and guess what? You patterns hardly change! :woohoo1: By the way, double action is DEFINITELY how you wanna do [B][U]ALL[/U][/B] of your shooting - both on the range and in a self defense situation. Single action shooting should not be used AFTER you find your sights and get used to the thump. Here's why I loves me Bodyguard! :w000t: With the Bodyguard series, you have the best of both worlds! You can train in single action, find your sights, get used to the kick, switch to double action, and then after all is said and done, it slips into the pocket snag free just like it's DAO siblings, the Centennial series. [SIZE="1"]Sorry for the novel.[/SIZE] :rolleyes2 Pocket carry absolutely sucks. :disappoin With that being said, I carry my J frame model 38 Airweight Bodyguard in my front pocket... [B]Every. Single. Day.[/B] It may sound contradictory, but at least you accomplish rule #1... [B][SIZE="4"]Bring a gun![/SIZE][/B] For those of you who have never read "The Rules" click on my signature below. :thumb: [/QUOTE]
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