I admit I know nothing about revolvers. Seems this is a new 357m that is coming with no lock. Can someone tell me about it. What is the reason for the unexposed hammer? How does it differ from one with the hammer. How nice are the little frames to shoot?

The shrouded or concealed hammer revolvers are so the hammer doesn't snag clothing when drawn.

 

I personally like the shrouded hammer. Best of both worlds in my Smith 638.

Steel J frame Smith's are fun to shoot the alloy one's hurt even with 38's. If you want to try a J frame I have a Model 60 Pro. It is heavier than the 340 but the ergonomics are the same.

No lock, I like the sound of that. Wonder if it is a new direction for Smith.

Tim in certain cases. Like the model 40 also is offered without the lock. The common trait is the internal hammer.

 

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Also offered in blue but I like the stainless.

Do the revolvers with exposed hammers work in SA mode?

Yes. Internal hammers are double action only.

oops magical typo post.

Edited February 3, 201115 yr by MrP

Steel J frame Smith's are fun to shoot the alloy one's hurt even with 38's. If you want to try a J frame I have a Model 60 Pro. It is heavier than the 340 but the ergonomics are the same.

 

How do you like the model 60 pro? How is it shoot? I was checking one out and may be on the list. I shot an LCR and it was pretty stout with 38's.

That model 60 looks nice. I like the revolver in the stainless and nickel type finish but the m&p black finish caught my eye a little.

im looking for a NO-LOCK 640, the 340 feels painful b4 u pull the trigger.

I love the model 60 Pro. You get many upgrades for a gun that is not priced much higher than a standard 60.

Does it mean it's lightweight alloy if it ends in 2?

Generally because Smith's number system is a little complicated. A 3 digit J frame is likely a scandium frame but not always. Or on larger frame pistols/revolvers they will use "Sc" after the model number.

And to continue class. J frame are the small ones. K frame is the large one with the big grip??? 686??? L frame is big size small grip? Is that right

Or did I just reverse the k and l?

The "L" frame was slightly smaller than the "K".

The "L" frame was slightly smaller than the "K".

 

Actually the K frame is smaller than the L frame.

 

It goes

 

J frame small frame

K frame medium frame

L frame larger medium frame - stronger and more heavy duty than the K frame

N frame large frame

X frame extra large frame