Short grip J-frames....

by Otony, Thursday, June 26, 2014, 23:27 (3745 days ago) @ Catoosa

......my other Terrier is from either 1948 or 1949, can't recall which. It is a true I-frame, with short butt and round guard. I love it dearly, but thought it best to have a newer model to tote around. I'm thrilled that both share the same grip, as it makes the "family" connection that much closer.

Since getting "into" I-frames and early J-frames I have come to the conclusion you've expressed above, they built 'em any which way the felt like. I honestly think they simply grabbed whatever frame was on the top of the pile and built it to suit, long frame, short frame, long butt, short butt, whatever. They had a house full of parts to complete the gun, no matter how they started.

It takes a hard look, but there are a LOT of early feature guns on Gunbroker. I'm well hooked I'm afraid.

Otony

One last thing. With Buffalo Bore ammo I am in high performance territory. But the short little case means perfect extraction each and every time. Truly a great gun, and I now know what Federal was attempting with the 9mm Rimmed!