Could someone explain what a "target" gun is?

[TwoNiner]

Who says the J-frame isn't a target frame? I just bought a 4in model 63 with adj. sights to prove otherwise

A nice blued 36 is on my to-pick-up list. I'm in cali and they go for $500-600. Short barreled smiths are in high demand for some reason.

 

[miss lead]

I thought a "kit" gun was one you put together yourself, no kidding. I'm glad I didn't say that out loud to anybody at the gun shop.

Thanks for the excellent explanations. I am finally having the time to read through this whole thread more carefully. So much good information here. I feel like I have really homed in on the gun thanks to you guys.

I will try to be patient while I continue my search but it is not easy.

 

[BullfrogKen]

Yep, it happens to me from time to time, too.

You would be amazed at how many of us have been through that exact same experience.

I once laid a gun down on the table at a gun show, to get my wallet out and a guy snatched the gun from in front of me and handed the money to the vendor.

Never that blatant. Guess either I never had anyone that rude standing next to me, or my presence overwhelms those gathered 'round into gentlemenly behavior. I have had folks ask to look after I'm finished. Or even told me they were interested in buying it if I was not.

 

[miss lead]

That is terrible. Some people have no manners.

 

[BullfrogKen]

I will try to be patient while I continue my search but it is not easy.

Ha!!!


I remember being there. I've even had to walk past guns I had been wanting for years, sitting there in great condition and at a great price, but I couldn't afford to buy it. All I had was money for loading components, or a license, or some other such need that day.


You'll find something soon. Be patient, diligent and observant.

 

[miss lead]

Does anyone know if there is a square-butt version of the Smith 36-6 or the 60-4? Or would that be an entirely different model number?

 

[springfield30-06]

Does anyone know if there is a square-butt version of the Smith 36-6 or the 60-4? Or would that be an entirely different model number?

A square butt version of the revolver will have the same model number, but a different engineering change (commonly called a "dash") number. I do not have a list of which dash numbers have a square butt though. Just as an example, a 36-5 may have a square butt and a 36-6 a round butt.

I have seen K, L & N-frame grips that you can get that are designed for a round butt and are shaped like a square butt grip, but I am not sure if they make them for J-frames.

 

[gbw]

Does anyone know if there is a square-butt version of the Smith 36-6 or the 60-4? Or would that be an entirely different model number?

I've never seen one.

But it isn't necessary. Keep in mind that grips can be fitted to a round butt gun that will make it feel like has a square butt frame. S&W does this routinely on the current generation revolvers. They don't make many square butted frames anymore.

The reverse is not true - changing grips cannot make a square butt feel like a round butt. (Without a doubt there's a joke in there someplace).

 

[miss lead]

I didn't know you could put square grips on a round butt. This is great - thanks.

~miss lead, who recently has experienced square-buttedness herself after sitting in front of a computer for 12 hours looking at guns online

 

[Triggernosis]

Miss Lead, PM sent.