Minimal J-Frame Finished

[Michael Tinker Pearce]

My quest to make the smallest J-Frame that would be practical for me was finished today with new Zebrawood grips and refinishing. 1-3/4" barrel, bobbed hammer with a serrated top (should I desire to thumb-cock it,) The grip-frame is shortened, trigger -face polished smooth, red-dot front sight, and the sides of the trigger-guard are relieved at the front to allow better access to the trigger.

With standard-pressure loads it's pretty easy to hang onto and not uncomfortable to shoot. Now that it has a front sight I'll see how accurate it is, and how manageable in rapid-fire. The grip is better to hold than it looks; my ring finger curls around it from underneath so it's actually pretty secure.

Yes, it could be smaller but that would sacrifice function for me; I'm not really comfortable with a carry-gun unless I can make a 'hostage shot' at 7 yards. It's an arbitrary standard and maybe unrealistic, but it works for me.

 

[adcoch1]

Those grips are nice! This thing reminds me of those iver Johnson or old H&R pocket pistols. Very cool...

 

[WestKentucky]

I only see 1 more thing to change, and that may not be feasible. Could you contour that horn at the front of the frame just in front of the trigger guard so that it’s not so square? It’s a small feature and it’s not really a big deal, but that’s the only squared part of the whole gun. Seems to stick out more now that the rest of the gun is minimized.

 

[Michael Tinker Pearce]

I only see 1 more thing to change, and that may not be feasible. Could you contour that horn at the front of the frame just in front of the trigger guard so that it’s not so square? It’s a small feature and it’s not really a big deal, but that’s the only squared part of the whole gun. Seems to stick out more now that the rest of the gun is minimized.

It's funny, but I was actually thinking about that very thing, and I don't see any reason why it cannot be rounded, at least a bit. I may do that when I get back into the shop tomorrow.

 

[kozak6]

Man, there's never a dull day in your workshop.

Are you sure about that Phillips head grip screw?

 

[Michael Tinker Pearce]

Man, there's never a dull day in your workshop.

Are you sure about that Phillips head grip screw?

It was handy, but yeah... it will be replaced.

 

[Mark 40]

Nice job MTP, looks great and looking fwd to your follow up range results. Have fun.

 

[farm23]

You do good work and always interesting. Love the look and it is practical.

 

[Monster Zero]

My quest to make the smallest J-Frame that would be practical for me was finished today with new Zebrawood grips and refinishing. 1-3/4" barrel, bobbed hammer with a serrated top (should I desire to thumb-cock it,) The grip-frame is shortened, trigger -face polished smooth, red-dot front sight, and the sides of the trigger-guard are relieved at the front to allow better access to the trigger.

With standard-pressure loads it's pretty easy to hang onto and not uncomfortable to shoot. Now that it has a front sight I'll see how accurate it is, and how manageable in rapid-fire. The grip is better to hold than it looks; my ring finger curls around it from underneath so it's actually pretty secure.

Yes, it could be smaller but that would sacrifice function for me; I'm not really comfortable with a carry-gun unless I can make a 'hostage shot' at 7 yards. It's an arbitrary standard and maybe unrealistic, but it works for me.
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Goodness, what a discreet carry piece. I like it.

(Pondering how difficult it might be to do the same with an old Taurus...)

 

[north east redneck]

Nice job, great looking gun. Interested to hear how it shoots. Enjoy!

 

[bannockburn]

Tinker

Very nice, in a minimalist, kind of reminds me of a British Bulldog revolver sort of way! Keep up the good work!