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S/W J-frame "squeezecockers"

PX15
I am considering the purchase of one of the early J-frames with the squeezecocker safety. (models 38/40/42?)

I know they are kinda rare and pricy, but I think I would enjoy having one to go along with my old model 49 bodyguard, and newer 638 bodyguard.

Is there any advantage or disadvantage to these models? I am also curious if the Crimson Trace lasergrips for the J-frames would fit properly because of the width of the safety itself.

Any input or suggestions regarding these models would be greatly appreciated.

Best Wishes,
JP
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  • Laredo Lefty
    JP....... I have been collecting Smith's for many years. The little "J" frames are a great addition to any collection. I have the models 36, 38, 34, 43, and 60. I would like to add one of the grip safety models to my collection, but they are rather scarce as you said.

    The model 38 does not have a grip safety as do the models 40 and 42. The 42 "Centennial Airweight" is basically the light weight version of the steel frame model 40.

    Crimson Trace laser grips will fit the Centennial models 40 & 42.



    Joe
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  • abcguns2
    Well , its not a squeeze cocker ??? that is a grip-SAFETY !!! , big difference ! Yes , I also collect j-frame s&w's , have a few of these , they are kind of scarce ...
    Good Luck !!!
    d.a.stearns
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  • Shansei45
    Thanks abcguns2. I thought maybe it was just me wondering about that "squeeze-cocker" moniker. Weren't those old S&Ws called "lemon squeezers?" Squeeze-cockers to me would indicate guns like the Chicago Palm Pistols which one squeezed to cock and fire it. Shansei45

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  • PX15
    quote:Originally posted by abcguns2
    Well , its not a squeeze cocker ??? that is a grip-SAFETY !!! , big difference ! Yes , I also collect j-frame s&w's , have a few of these , they are kind of scarce ...
    Good Luck !!!
    d.a.stearns
    Gunsmith / LEO

    My dog is the best person I know...
    If only more people could be as loyal and honest as my dog!!!

    I love guns & Shooting!


    Sorry.. I didn't know precisely what it was called, but the grip safety is indeed what I referring to.

    Hope I didn't get all the H & K guys all cranked up..

    Best Wishes,
    J.P [:D]
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  • mateomasfeo
    quote:Originally posted by PX15


    Hope I didn't get all the H & K guys all cranked up..

    Best Wishes,
    J.P [:D]


    Good thing you said that! I was fixing to get cranked up over this slight to my HK P7M8, the only "real" squeeze cocker!

    [:D]



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    Mateomasfeo

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  • rsnyder55
    P7M8, P7M13, and P7M10 to be precise.

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  • icdux1
    be advised mod 40 and 42 grips/stocks will NOT interchange with any other j-frame grip.
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  • PX15
    quote:Originally posted by icdux1
    be advised mod 40 and 42 grips/stocks will NOT interchange with any other j-frame grip.


    I understand what you are talking about, (I think). The center safety necessitates a slightly different grip design that that of other J-Frames.

    My only concern was whether or not a set of Crimson Trace Lasergrips would fit on the revolver. I questioned the folks at CT, and was advised that they would indeed fit on the J-Frame models 40/42.

    Don't know why I want one of the "grip safety" models, probably just because they are a little "different".

    Thanks!
    J.P. [^]
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  • icdux1
    please forgive poor quality camera,here is a photo of the unique mod 40/42 stocks, notice the size of the washers that locate the top of the stocks to the frame cutout. th_Im001090.jpg
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