Japanese National Police Revolvers: S&W 37-2 and 360J (Ad-free)
Added 2025-12-19 12:00:13 +0000 UTC
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True, but the J-po-po were only using 38Spec+P, so significantly less of a handful. As long as they were specifying a custom run tho', you'd think they'd have at least opted for the 2.5" barrel so they could always be guaranteed proper ejection, but from Ian's examination of the pistol's carriage in use, they didn't worry about needing more than the 5 shots?
Bruce Brodnax
2025-12-26 21:56:44 +0000 UTCSnubs are an expert's gun; take your time and you can achieve excellent accuracy from them despite the short sight radius; the length of barrel isn't the limitation on accuracy, except as it naturally restricts the sight radius available to the shooter.
Bruce Brodnax
2025-12-26 21:54:16 +0000 UTCTheir news would habitually suppress any disclosure of the police shooting a blade-wielding [don't forget, heavy sword use tradition society] attacker. Also a good reason not to run afoul of the law there: you have no civil rights, and the reason their courts have a 99+% conviction rate is forced confessions [torture] is allowable evidence. Those they cannot beat confessions out of often are found - surprise! - Epsteined in their cells... None of which need concern law-abiding citizens, but should help give you a greater appreciation for just how serious the Yakuza are...
Bruce Brodnax
2025-12-26 21:50:49 +0000 UTCAgreed! From the way it appears to hang, the fabric may even be silk [which from prior experience, a silk aloha shirt is ridiculously warmer than the standard rayon, but does look fabulous and makes for excellent evening wear for casual events...]
Bruce Brodnax
2025-12-26 21:45:10 +0000 UTC11oz .357 Magnum? No thanx...
WayneWiiki
2025-12-23 23:50:33 +0000 UTCjust started the video and...wait...dude...where did you get that shirt? That's awsum. Seriously.
WayneWiiki
2025-12-23 23:18:43 +0000 UTCat least they went to 38 360s. I'd like a 340 as I am fond of those enclosed hammers but with the barrel length sure makes no sense to run 357s in a J. what really would be a handful of a gun! surprised they did not went for a 940 if they wanted an oddball. great gun though.
Guido Schriewer
2025-12-20 20:15:59 +0000 UTCboth sides of the law and many many regular civilians used 5shot snubnoses. those did the trick and still does it as good as ever. no not the most powerful not the highcap no the best sights. very small package and they tend to work if needed most. for carry permit or back up thing still an option hard to beat.
Guido Schriewer
2025-12-20 20:05:11 +0000 UTCInteresting discussion. Thanks for showing a police weapon. Maybe you could do more, from other countries.
Robert Beattie
2025-12-19 23:38:32 +0000 UTCWhen was the last time a Japanese police officer had to shoot someone. I don’t know of a more regimented high trust society. Cool to visit would hate to live there
sean
2025-12-19 16:04:05 +0000 UTCTo be fair, after the war American police were carrying.38 revolvers, as well. And I find it hilarious that they were so concerned about SA/DA accuracy while procuring pistols with a less than two inch barrel.
Terry
2025-12-19 14:19:24 +0000 UTC
