New 638

Gunaholic · #1 10-10-2018, 10:15 AM

I've always admired the Bodyguard humpback revolvers but never had even held one. I've owned a few of the Centennial revolvers and was never impressed. I do have an LCR 9mm. It's ok. I miss the single action option. So yesterday at my LGS I noticed they had a 638 for sale. They let me look it over (SWEET single action, double action is decent). So after some dickering I bought it. Now I'm doing the ten day wait. Looking forward to seeing what it'll do.

gnystrom · #2 10-10-2018, 10:20 AM

Nice choice. If you desire a single action option I think you best of the lot.

ABPOS · #3 10-10-2018, 12:41 PM

I want one too. Well, something with a hammer but I do like the bodyguards. A couple of years ago my buddy had his 638 when we went shooting together and despite the fact that his was newer than mine and I think shot less, his DA trigger was a lot better than mine. I like my 442 and shoot it pretty well, but the trigger is heavy on mine. It's gotten better with dry fire and time but I keep telling myself I need another J frame to compare.... Some day I'll have the funds and find the right deal. I'm not really opposed to any model J frame in .38. I even like an exposed hammer.

DancesWithMoonclips · #4 10-10-2018, 02:40 PM

I sure like mine. It shoots as well as I can hold it and is a great little companion wherever I go, either OWB or in a pocket holster. My first j frame 38 and it won’t be my last!

HamHands · #5 10-10-2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunaholic

I've always admired the Bodyguard humpback revolvers but never had even held one. I've owned a few of the Centennial revolvers and was never impressed. I do have an LCR 9mm. It's ok. I miss the single action option. So yesterday at my LGS I noticed they had a 638 for sale. They let me look it over (SWEET single action, double action is decent). So after some dickering I bought it. Now I'm doing the ten day wait. Looking forward to seeing what it'll do.

I was about to razz you for not posting a pic... Then I saw where you lived.

You'll have it before you know it!

Gunaholic · #6 10-10-2018, 10:44 PM

Thanks all. Already anxious to pick it up! Lol

yep380 · #7 10-11-2018, 06:26 AM

Congrats on the 438. I've owned two and currently own an M38. Big fan of the humpbacks and would buy another on sight if presented with one at a fair price.

Sorry you have to wait for delivery. Post pics when you get it.

S&WsRsweet · #8 10-11-2018, 06:54 AM

I got a 638 with crimson trace laser grips on a trade .I really didn't want it but the fellow was short on cash and I thought well I'll do this deal then trade the humpback on something I do want .That was several months ago and it has been my companion when going to town ever since .It and a couple of speed loaders gives me 15 shots. My dad was a cop and his favorite saying when discussing ammo capacity and gun fighting was by the third shot you should be either won the fight or running .