Japanese National Police Revolvers: S&W 37-2 and 360J

Published on December 19, 2025
Duration: 0:59

This review covers two Smith & Wesson J-frame revolvers used by the Japanese National Police: the 37-2 and 360J. The 360J is chambered in .38 Special +P and features custom Japanese modifications like enhanced grips and lanyard loops. Notably, the culturally insensitive nuclear atom logo on American models was replaced with a standard S&W logo for the Japanese market.

Quick Summary

The Japanese National Police utilized Smith & Wesson J-frame revolvers like the 37-2 and 360J. The 360J is chambered in .38 Special +P and features custom grips and lanyard loops. Notably, its branding avoided the 'nuclear atom' logo used on American models due to cultural sensitivity.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Japanese Police Revolvers
  2. 00:11S&W 360J Technical Details & Caliber
  3. 00:21Branding Differences: Cultural Sensitivity
  4. 00:40Japanese Custom Modifications: Grips & Loops

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific Smith & Wesson models were used by the Japanese National Police discussed in the video?

The video focuses on two Smith & Wesson J-frame revolvers used by the Japanese National Police: the Model 37-2 and the Model 360J. Both are five-shot Airweight models.

What caliber is the Smith & Wesson 360J chambered in?

The Smith & Wesson 360J is chambered for .38 Special +P ammunition. This indicates it is designed to handle higher pressure loads compared to standard .38 Special.

Why did the Japanese version of the S&W 360J have a different logo than the American version?

The American versions featured a 'nuclear atom' logo signifying Scandium alloy, which was deemed culturally insensitive in Japan. Therefore, Japanese market models used a standard Smith & Wesson logo instead.

What custom modifications were made to the Japanese police revolvers?

The revolvers imported for Japanese police often received factory modifications including specific three-finger grips for enhanced support and the addition of lanyard loops.

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