My grandfather daily carried an 2" I frame .32 S&W Long (very much like the one in this video) but it had a smooth trigger and a "Tyler T Grip" adapter to make it more suited for double action shooting, Oh and he "bobbed" the hammer.

I have a 38 special j frame from 1960 and a colt police positive 38 special from 1912 love them both

When I was a police officer in the mid-1980's, a Smith and Wesson Model 38 Airweight Bodyguard with nickel finish rode in my ankle holster or coat pocket (in winter) as my secondary gun. It felt good to know it was "on-duty" with me.

I own several J frames and my favorite carry J frame is the model 638 bodyguard. The shrouded hammer allow shooting from a pocket, yet the gun retains the signal action capability.

I began a career in law enforcement in 1973. The S&W Model 40 Centennial was my first CC/off duty revolver. Later I added a S&W M19 with 2.5" barrel. I still have that beautiful revolver but it is a bit too heavy and big to conceal under light clothes, so it no longer gets carried very much. When the Model 640 in stainless came out, I bought one and retired my Model 40. Now I am retired and still carry everyday and my current "most days carry" gun is a Model 642. I always liked the concealed hammer design and now prefer the light weight 642. I have many other CC handguns, autoloaders and revolvers, from .32 ACP to .45 ACP and everything in between, but the S&W J frame .38 snubbie has been my "go to" carry gun for more than 45 years. I still have all three, but the 642 is my everyday "using gun" now. I carry it in a DeSantis OWB leather holster, under an un-tucked shirt. It is outfitted with small Rosewood checkered grips and a black aluminum Tyler "T-Grip" grip adapter, something I have not been without since the 1970s.

I appreciate this channel. Of the gun channels I've found, yours is the most comprehensive and intuitive. As a new gun owner who loves revolvers, I learned a lot from this. Been considering getting a snub nose, your break down of the different types of frames and grips was really informative.

MY GOD!! WERE WAS THIS GUY? How after being studying guns for 3 years, I just bump on this guy now? This channel is a gem!

I love the feel of the trigger on a double action Smith & Wesson

Model 36 king of Kings imo

I always feel smarter after watching Lucky Gunner.

The J Frame snub has stood the test of time because it is the most instinctively easy to use in a panic situation by a newbie or expert can be shot from a pocket or even pressed against an attacker and can be counted on to fire.While I still like my autos I still won't sell my snubs anytime soon.

I appreciate the style of your presentation-- simple, direct and to the point without extra words.

I love revolvers and especially J frames. Carry one daily.

I just wanna say thank you guys for running such a professional channel and website. I will never again by ammo from anywhere else. Keep up the goodwork!!!

"The cops call a .32 a woman's gun because it's easy to handle, don't do the damage a .38 does. But ya know it does enough. "

Lucky Gunner is the most under rated KZfaqr out there

I have a .32 Colt Police Positive that I absolutely adore, so I'll be keeping my eye out for an older I-Frame like yours.

Solid and informative, as always! Thx and keep it up!

You are simply outstanding. I can’t wait to watch the rest of the series!

Another great video! I saw my dad get shot in the shoulder with a S&W .32 long many years ago. He survived but it was close. Anyone that thinks these guns are no good just don't know. Many thousands have met their ends from being on the wrong end of a .32.

Really appreciate your overall series on the many varieties of smaller handguns. Thank You!

Always love the Lucky Gunner videos. Glad pocket pistol series isn't done yet.

Being a person with a love of revolvers during the cooler seasons, I sure learned a lot. Thank you for the history lesson. And yes, the smooth triggers are indeed a blessing as I seldom shoot SA. Be well and safe

LOVE this revolver series. Keep up the great work here, this channel ROCKS!!

Prob been my fav series y'all have done yet, thanks guys 👍. Lotta great info.

Absolutely LOVE this pocket pistol series!

Great review and history of the J frame. I love my 642 Airweight. It has been one of my all time favorite off duty carry guns, and has also served me as a BUG while on duty.

I absolutely agree with the kudos given to Lucky Gunner. I watch a lot of LG videos twice because there is so much good info. THANK YOU LG FOR NOT WASTING OUR TIME WITH A LONG INTRO!!!! I carry a Smith and Wesson 340 everyday and all day. I've got both the M&P and the PD versions. If I'm carrying just one it is usually the M&P. My primary goes in a horse hide and Kydex AIWB hybrid that I made for it. The secondary goes on my ankle or in a pocket. My main reason for going with the 340s over the 642 is the ability to add an XS Big Dot sight to them.

Love my passed down .38 J frame. Fits perfect in the small of the back for a backup firearm.

Man, are you a refreshing NKD (non knuckle-dragger). When my ex-wife and I were dividing up our late dads' firearms (yeah, I know), I acquired an S&W Model 10 with a 2-in. barrel, which sparked my interesrt in smaller revolvers. Your channel's a great resource. Thank you!

Love these history episodes. Well done.

Great info thanks for sharing! I enjoy a few old revolvers in my collection but the model 60, still my favorite. Great stuff here!!👍🏼

I'm a big fan of the S&W revolvers. I have a small collection of models 10, 15 and other models. Thanks for the presentation.

I own a S&W model 37 and 638. Both are great revolvers! Thanks for the content!!

Love my 637-2 Airweight S&W snubbie. Thanks for doing a J frame highlight. Great video and awesome channel.

I love these videos. Great work as usual!!!

I read a shooting book from the 20s, the author accused smith and wesson of stealing the grips off of old coffee pots

Awesome episode !!!! Also thanks for the knowledge about S&W revolvers.

About 5 years ago I shifted from my M&P Shield 9 mm to a 442 J Frame, and haven't looked back. It was supposed to be for summertime carry only, and then shift back to the Shield in the Autumn. However, I didn't specify Autumn of which year. Nothing wrong with the Shield. But the J Frame is just magical. The only thing I disagree with you on in this excellent video is the grips. I swapped out the original synthetic grips for the old classic checkered wood, and couldn't be happier.

I really enjoy the production and professionalism of your videos.

excellent video as always. Interesting and informative. Thank you and keep up the great work.

Love this channel and the videos!

Another great video. Love the history of these old guns.

That 32 S&W would be awesome to own. What a piece of history right there. Bought a used 442 rcently..looking for a nice used Chief Special for my father. Hes always wanted one . love this whole series, i keep watching them over lol

Nice bit of history there and congrats on snagging an I-frame. You really don't see those around in used gun counters often. My first S&W was a model 638-2 (pre-lock). The bodyguard. I actually dig the form factor because sometimes you want that single action shot. Later on, I was made aware of the model 649 in .357 Magnum. It's a solid chunk of steel and a good 7oz heavier than the 638. It's in the same form factor except it has a bull barrel on it that is a ¼" longer, so it doesn't fit my Kramer pocket holster for the 638. Another feature it has is a pinned front sight. I replaced the front ramp sight with an XS big dot tritium sight. It is quicker to pick up, but it is also less precise. The extra mass of the revolver makes shooting hot +P ammo more comfortable. I've shot 180gr Remington .357 Magnum HTP through it. I don't recommend doing a lot of that. In spite of the extra weight over the 638, the 649 is my pocket revolver of choice. As I'm sure you've discovered by now (I don't know if you did a video on it), retrieving a J-Frame revolver from a pocket is *much* easier and faster than any semi-auto because you have that large grip to grab onto. Obviously five rounds is a limitation many people can't live with, but if you need more than three 38s, you can have two 357s in there. I've heard them referred to as aces in that context. Great video. PS: Running Fiocchi 142gr 357 Magnum FMJ ammo is a great way to attract attention at an indoor range. You can feel it in your chest. And, after 100 rounds, you get to show your torn blood blister on the web of your hand to people. Yeah, I'm not doing that again. But I proved to myself I could shoot both right and left handed and center punch the target at 7 yards with magnums in a J-Frame.

Great video, thank you for covering pocket revolvers.

Thank you for another superb video. Your channel is consistently awesome. Keep up the great work brother.

It’s always great to see some vintage wheel gun love.

Outstanding video - a lot of great information!

One of the best channels on KZfaq. 👍

There is a lot of good gun content on KZfaq. Lucky Gunner is the best of the best.

As always awesome job and very informative keep up the great work

An excellent video. I really appreciate all the research you do for these videos. And I like those old advertisements.

I have a mint 1957 Model 36. I do carry it occasionally, but usually carry my 1973 Model 60. Great Video!

Good stuff, Keep it coming. Thank you.

This is a really nice pistol, I kept one in pocket for years, I was doing security at a club and it’s really nice 👍🏽 👍🏽💯

I love 32, I was hoping with the advent of 327 fed mag that the market would have introduced more than it did, specifically a good modern target revolver but alas it was focused on CC, 32 seems to be very accurate and a great small game cartridge

Great video. I have alotta love for the old J Frames

Wow, what an excellent review / history lesson. Thanks.

Hey, these 32's are a hoot to shoot. I had several at one time. Single, flip out, or top break. Great little self defense pistol.

Keep up the good work. You put out great material.

Got my first centerfire revolver in 2010. A S&W model 36 with pinned barrel, firing pin in hammer, case hardened trigger and hammer, hand checkered walnut squared grips and the most beautiful blue finish. It is deep mirror like bluing. I can see my reflection in the finish. My gun left the factory in 1966, according to a S&W rep and has the (then new) contoured cylinder release. More than just a gun, this model 36 is a work of art and a piece of history. They don't make'm like this anymore. Fuhgeddaboudit!

Great video! Loved this information. Thank you.

Pretty straightforward practical handgun education ..and history should be included. Well done . Thanks

Very informative and well made video. As always!

What an interesting video!!! 😎 Keep up the brilliant work with the smoking content guys 👌🏾

you can't beat a revolver for carry- they always go boom, and if there's a misfire, just pull the trigger again.

Oh I know it’s old folk to you but anything that is new about the pistols we have. I love watching the info about different pistols most I have and teaches me how to field strip. That’s the best thing. Way to go god bless America.

Great review! I learned a lot.

Thanks for the history my brother! Subscribed!

Very informative video. I have a older blued Bodyguard and the details about the trigger grooves and the reasons for the smaller grip panels was very interesting.

Great stuff once Again!👍

Yes!! More revolver videos!

Snubby in the streets. Studly on the sheets. #SnubLife. ;)

I loved this video. Very informative. Thank you

Thank you Sir. Informative and very helpful like everything on this channel.

This has been a great series.

I love the S&W .32 revolvers. The one like yours became the 30-1 (there was a 31-1 which has a square butt and is the only time S&W ever used a model number to show something as minor as a grip profile change). Several years back, while still and active LEO, I developed some rather severe osteo arthritis (Oddly, I'm 10 years older now but overall much better ... which speaks volumes for the demand of the job). Anyway, Shooting (something I practiced a LOT) was frankly too painful for a while. I was always enamored with the .32 S&W Long (and .32 acp) and my department had a .32 Long S&W 31-1 in inventory which I got issued as a BUG/OD piece. Meanwhile, I kept seeing these S&W 30-1 J-frame snubs and badly wanted one as I much prefer the round butt grip (square butt may be better for shooting ... maybe ... but the roundbutt carries better). Only whoever had them was VERY proud of them and I saw ridiculous prices. Well, in my time of need (very tender hands and all) I found a VG condition S&W 30-1 and got it for $200 out the door. Obviously it takes any S&W J-frame grips so I upgraded from the skinny wooden stocks and off I went. I shot everything from RNL to full wadcutters (which oddly tend to be the hottest load depending on manufacturer) and some 115 gr hard cast LSWC loads. I even found some .32 ACPs that would headspace well enough to be reliable. My old agency kept some boxes of high quality .32 acp for some of the backup guns others used and they (Gold Dots) worked 100% and were even accurate and did not stick in the chambers. But that depends heavily on brand and I didn't want to trust the variance from one lot to the next for my safety using a round for which the gun wasn't really chambered. Anyway, I wound up choosing the 115 gr HCLFP rounds (Hard Cast Lead Flat Point) loaded by a now defunct manufacturer (but now Buffalo Bore makes what appears to be the same load) as my carry ammo. Deep penetration and in every medium I tested they yawed and even tumbled all the way through which produced a bigger profile than a hollow point would ... not that a JHP will expand at typical .32 S&W Long velocities anyway). Even those "heavy" loads were very mild (so mild my ex-wife, with her forearm held together with a plate and screws could shoot it). I've shot a lot of J-frames and carried various ones, and I know they can be surprisingly accurate but between the .32's accuracy and the very light recoil, I could shoot this tiny revolver not only accurately, but FAST and accurately. I'm a big believer, having seen what happens when bullets hit bodies, that insofar as handguns its 99% "Where" you hit them rather than "with what." Today I still tote that little J-frame sometimes and it remains my front room "go to" handgun in it's discreet case for in case trouble comes a-knocking. If anyone decides to carry one (oh, and I also have a S&W Hand Ejector .32 I-frame with a 4" barrel ... I really like the I-frames), be aware not all ammo is created equal! I was once qualifying with mine and chose to use some inexpensive lead round nose ammo I'd found (I want to say Fiocchi, but it might have been S&B or another import). While doing course-required "draw and fire five shots as fast as possible" (course based on a 5-shot .38), my earplugs fell out and I (foolishly) continued the string of fire anyway. My ears did not ring. Now, I'm sure damage was done (they ring ALL the time now), and admittedly this was outside, but if those rounds were mild enough to not make my ears ring I can't help but think they would not have been the best for self-defense.

Sorry I did not come across Lucky Gunner sooner. I can actually understand every word and my interest did not fade.

My great aunt carried a .32 revolver in her purse for most of her adult life. She was forced to use it once, and while it was not fatal, the perp ended up going to the hospital and was arrested there, this was back in the 1950s. It sure made him and his buddy leave her alone!

Great video and information about 38 special. Thanks

Very informative easy to listen to. Thanks keep up the good work.

Love revolver and pocket reviews

Another great video I learn more from your videos than any other 👍

Those model 30 hand ejectors are works of art.

I believe you would find the book "American Gunfight" by Stephen Hunter and co-author Bainbridge very interesting. It chronicles the attempted assassination of President Truman at Blair House in 1950. The authors profile the LE officers on duty, their training and weapons issued. The encounter is itself is broken down , as is the history of the two gunmen and their weapons.

I've been following and enjoying this series. One of the issues it seemes with 380 pistols is problems with malfunctions. I'd like you to check out the Taurus spectrum. All the reviews I have seen said they will not malfunction the matter what type of ammo you put through it. Also the gun seems different enough from other to similar pistols that it might be worth looking at.

This was an incredible history lesson. Much enjoyed

liking the new ending. great content as always

I have the S&W .38 Snub Police Special. Put Pacmayre grips on it to fill that open space you talked about and increased my control and accuracy.

My grandmother died and I got her Chief's Special. It's one of the originals with the flat latch. HE had bought it for her because he was a truck driver and was often gone for days at a time. She replaced the original grips with these cheap plastic one that she wrapped in electrical tape. I cleaned the gun up and replaced the grips with mahogany panel grips

Awesome video and very informative as always! I'm a big fan of the S&W Model 60 or the 649 J frame.

Great review, as usual. Ty.

Thank you- always a good to great educational experience.

Early this year I picked up a really nice stainless Model 36 for $350 plus I traded in 2 youth .22 rifles. Its one of my favorite guns and is one of my two EDC carry guns, the other being a Sig p365.

Great video.. Always give great info.

Great information. Very helpful. Thanks!

Purchased my stainless Chief in 1983, when I joined the metro PD. Carried it every day as a backup for 30 years. Still one of my most beautiful guns I own.

I have a 1957 first year Chief's Special. The first Chief's Specials were built on what is called the improved I-frame. It has a larger window for the cylinder but still uses I-frame stocks. The one I have is a transitional model, it has the old round trigger guard and the newer ramp front sight. She is a safe queen, and my daily driver is a 638.

Outstanding video!