Ultimate Carry J-Fame?

[Knob Creek]

I can’t believe they blocked the Hilary Hole.

Lipsey’s Exclusive Video Review: Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

Wow. They still offered a couple J frames sans hole. No clue why they can’t just ged rid of the hole all together.
I know their quality isn’t all there but make a new hole free stainless model 16 call it the 616 and I’ll give them some money.

 

[Agnotology]

Uh..... what's a Hillary hole?

Edit: alright, got it. Google is my friend

Now I see why Bill didn't want to touch it and went elsewhere.

 

[VTski4x4]

I'd buy one for suit carry, but I won't pay $1000+ for one.

 

[Sf Becket]

No Hillary Hole on this one

 

[EddieZoom]

I like it. Smart upgrades...especially the hi-viz front site. S&W should have been making 'em like this years ago.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

I like it. Smart upgrades...especially the hi-viz front site. S&W should have been making 'em like this years ago.

I do like the front sight upgrade and I’m sure I would love shooting with that rear sight but boy is it ugly!

 

[drgrant]

I can’t believe they blocked the Hilary Hole.

Lipsey’s Exclusive Video Review: Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame

This isn't new. They've made runs of 642s with no stupid lock for awhile.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

This isn't new. They've made runs of 642s with no stupid lock for awhile.

32 H&R in this lineup though.

 

[Brannigan03]

No Hillary Hole on this one

Wouldn’t it be on the other side anyway?

 

[EddieZoom]

This isn't new. They've made runs of 642s with no stupid lock for awhile.

Take a look at the upgrades...the "hole-less" design is really not the story with this model.

 

[sig shooter]

The hard grips are brutal on your hand. They should have went with the rubber Houge grips.

 

[Sf Becket]

Wouldn’t it be on the other side anyway?

It would be if it had one

 

[Hogie1]

Wow. They still offered a couple J frames sans hole. No clue why they can’t just ged rid of the hole all together.
I know their quality isn’t all there but make a new hole free stainless model 16 call it the 616 and I’ll give them some money.

Pardon the odd question, but what is that hole for on some J frames?

 

[T-Unit]

Take a look at the upgrades...the "hole-less" design is really not the story with this model.

It's the .32 that is, this is the first .32 Mag S&W has done in... a really long time.

 

[Fixxah]

Is the key the same one for handcuffs?

 

[Zappa]

Wow. They still offered a couple J frames sans hole. No clue why they can’t just ged rid of the hole all together.
I know their quality isn’t all there but make a new hole free stainless model 16 call it the 616 and I’ll give them some money.

Model 16 ???
Don't you mean Model 60 ???
(we're talking J frames here, right?)
The model 16 is a K frame, a K-32 Masterpiece to be specific.

 

[jct61765]

Model 16 ???
Don't you mean Model 60 ???
(we're talking J frames here, right?)
The model 16 is a K frame, a K-32 Masterpiece to be specific.

You are absolutely right.

 

[Woodsloafer]

Fruck, I got a shitload of 32 H&R ammo so I may have to get one just cause, and my New Year's resolution was to cut back on gun buying.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

Pardon the odd question, but what is that hole for on some J frames?

Internal lock they started doing during the Clinton administration.

Model 16 ???
Don't you mean Model 60 ???
(we're talking J frames here, right?)
The model 16 is a K frame, a K-32 Masterpiece to be specific.

I’m well aware of the model numbers. I was trying to explain that if they started removing locks and added in 32 it would make a great way to reintroduce the K32. A gun that goes for wild money on the used market and they could finally make some customers happy and make money.

 

[Dennis in MA]

I have one of those Scandium 357's. (340PD???). While I have no desire to shoot 357's out of it on a regular basis, it is damned light, pretty well set up and functions perfectly. I would say it is more of the ultimate carry J frame. I'm thinking upgraded sights on a J frame are not going to be an effective add-on.

If I want "extended range" I've got a myriad of autoloaders to choose from that I can easily reload versus a 5-shot.

 

[Woodstock]

I like the chamfered chambers and the internal upgrades are ok, but my 642-1 is a pocket gun (carried in a pocket holster), and I'd be concerned that those sights might snag on clothing during a fast draw under stress. Those little S&W snubs are "GET OFF ME!" guns and and they perform that role pretty well. An important feature is their ability to be brought to bear quickly.