Anyone else have S&W I frame?

[pj150]

Really neat piece. Frame is smaller than J frame. It's kinda weird but nice. The bluing on the frame that did not wear is really nice.

Built solidly. This one is a flat latch 4" Model marked 34 so it seems that it should be from 1957/1958. Five digit serial 383xx. Grips are not original, they are the target relieved that converts round butt into square.

Does anyone know if regular j frame grips fit? I'd like to find a set of sq btt diamonds for it.

Anyone else have one?

 

[PCK9]

Try this forum http://smith-wessonforum.com/forum.php

 

[Len-2A Training]

Wait for Depicts to find this thread or ping him. He's a local expert on these guns.

I bought one recently and would like to change grips. Bill advised me that J-frame grips won't fit an I-frame and all my searching has turned up nothing in I-frame grips so far.

 

[Garys]

Maybe these will fit. http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=149832478

 

[pj150]

Thanks for the Gbroker link. Nice grips with diamonds but I need a set with Square butt. I think these are a bit harder to find.

I'm actually liking the targets so I may not have to get the magnas but knowing myself, it will just be a matter of time for another set of grips to appear.

 

[Garys]

Thanks for the Gbroker link. Nice grips with diamonds but I need a set with Square butt. I think these are a bit harder to find.

I'm actually liking the targets so I may not have to get the magnas but knowing myself, it will just be a matter of time for another set of grips to appear.

Oh, I thought you were looking for for round butt grips, which more likely would be original equipment.

That's one nice looking firearm.

 

[Pilgrim]

Does anyone know if regular j frame grips fit?

I've been told the I frame grips and frame are 1/8" smaller than a jframe.

I don't have an I frame.

I want an I frame.

I do have a spare set of mint square butt jframe diamonds.

Oh, I thought you were looking for for round butt grips, which more likely would be original equipment.

The shape of the grips is dependent on the shape of the frame. Round butt grips will not fit a square butt frame...and vice versa.

.

 

[depicts]

pj, J frame grips won't fit. You can get square butt, diamond grips to fit the I frame, as they were used on the model 30 and others, so they are around.

A PRE model marked, like the Model of 1953 .22/.32 Kit gun with with a cylinder length of 1.32 inches, is an I frame. If the cylinder is 1.44 inches, it's a J frame.

There are great stocks available for this gun that fit either round butt or square butt. I have some square butt targets I like a lot. J frame grips will not fit your gun.


Model 34's with smooth target stocks

PRE 34 I frame 2" Kit Gun

 

[pj150]

Thanks for the informative lesson.

I'm getting used to the targets and now that I think about it, having the regular magnas on there will look good but I'd still have to put a T grip on it.

I didn't think I would like this as I was really looking for a K frame like a 17,18 or a newer 617. I always wondered why these were called 'kit guns' but after handling it, I can see why it was a pack gun. Now I don't think I will want a K frame in 22RF.

 

[depicts]

Thanks for the informative lesson.

I'm getting used to the targets and now that I think about it, having the regular magnas on there will look good but I'd still have to put a T grip on it.

I didn't think I would like this as I was really looking for a K frame like a 17,18 or a newer 617. I always wondered why these were called 'kit guns' but after handling it, I can see why it was a pack gun. Now I don't think I will want a K frame in 22RF.

Yes you do ... you know you do!!! Come shoot mine!!! LOL

 

[pj150]

I can't even lie straight on an internet forum...

I really do want a K frame 22 but darn they are hard to find at the right price and not so beat up condition.

 

[depicts]

I heard about a guy on here (not naming names) who just picked up a K22 for less than half a grand. A good buy I'd say.

If you're ever in the area, I'll let you shoot a K22 Masterpiece, a Model 17 and a Model 18. It MIGHT pique your willingness to spend.

 

[Pilgrim]

You mean this one? Way less than a half a grand.

And yes, He really NEEDS to have a K22 or two ...

 

[pj150]

That's a handsome gun. At first glance I mistook that for a 29

 

[depicts]

Pilgrim, is that new to you? Nice Smith. A classic if ever there was one. pj will get there!!!! *S*

 

[Pilgrim]

Pilgrim, is that new to you? Nice Smith. A classic if ever there was one. pj will get there!!!! *S*

I thought you were referring to me.Yeah, I got it a cuppla months ago. It was in the new acquisitions thread at the time. $350 Made in 1955, I think but I'd have to check my papers.

 

[pj150]

I actually saw a few nice 34 snubbies at fourseasons last night. Expensive, but they looked quite nice.