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How did the terms J-Frame etc. for S&W come about?

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May 20, 2023, 08:49 AM
Pipe Smoker
How did the terms J-Frame etc. for S&W come about?
Was there ever an A-Frame S&W revolver?



Serious about crackers
May 20, 2023, 09:00 AM
Patrick-SP2022
This article gives an overview of the various S&W frame sizes.

https://americanhandgunner.com...hose-sw-frame-types/

I am sure our resident S&W experts will come along with additional information.




May 20, 2023, 10:55 AM
4MUL8R
There is a forum for the brand and they will answer your question.Many fine people on that forum.


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May 20, 2023, 10:55 AM
Pipe Smoker
Thanks Patrick. That article answers my question pretty well.



Serious about crackers
May 20, 2023, 11:05 AM
doublesharp
I'm far from an expert but if I was I'd have written the American Handgunner article Patrick posted. Cool

A gunshow comment my gunshow pard, forum member GF, often makes...

Q: What is more rare than an I frame S&W?

A: An I frame S&W collector Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin


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May 20, 2023, 02:39 PM
Pipe Smoker
^^^^^^^^
I suspect that the tiny M-Frame is quite a rare item too. I had no idea it existed until I saw Patrick’s article.



Serious about crackers
May 20, 2023, 03:26 PM
Gustofer
quote:
"Many young men bought N-Frames hoping to grow hair on their chests."

Big Grin


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May 20, 2023, 07:52 PM
SSgt USMC/Vet
Thanks for the article.
May 21, 2023, 05:06 PM
flashguy
quote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
quote:
"Many young men bought N-Frames hoping to grow hair on their chests."

Big Grin
This older man bought one to make big muzzle flashes! (It worked.)

flashguy




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