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I've got one (3 of them, actually). The 2" gun is my primary carry gun, and has been since I got it. Its the early one, no lock, and its just a great little gun. It does everything well. Its so light you can almost forget you're carrying it.

The other 2 are -1 guns with the 3" barrel. They're nice, but the longer barrel doesn't lend them to carry as well. I bought them at different times, and only because the 2" gun is so good. I've looked and I continue to look for another 2". If I see one, I'll buy it.
 
I think me and Dick are the only people of the forum that own one of these. I do not own the 337-1 with the 3 " bbl but DO own the 337 with the 2" barrel. Thing weights 13.5 oz LOADED!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am still searching for a 342Ti w/o lock and when I find one I'll but it-but for now I'll keep the 337. (Hell even if I buy a 342Ti, I'll keep the 337)BTW 4TenMan where in "The Gret Stet" are you located therewithin???
 
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+1 on the 337ti, no lock. Just picked up a 342ti no lock and its in my pocket right now. I wouldn't part with either.
 
I have had one for several years and love it. I had the hammer bobbed and a fantastic trigger job done on it by C.T. Brian. It is my always gun. I find myself carrying it more than any other I own.

Tom
 
Model 337

I purchased the 337PD when it first came out. At the shop that I ordered it through couldn't believe how light they were and two of the co-owners ordered one for themselves. As it was stated earlier you can forget your carrying one. I think the rounds weight more then the revolver. Frank Jr.
 
David Sinko said:
Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly is a 337?

Dave Sinko
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no problem. A 337 is a J frame titanium cylinder 38 special. It weighs around 10.7 oz empty and about 13.5 oz loaded with 148 gr Fiocchi JHP's with a magna grip and tyler t-frame adapter and a spectra laynard. it is a GOOD gun _ I have one -and I don'tintend to sell it.
 
The model 37 is just a lightweight version of the Model 36 (or Model 60). About 10 or 12 years ago, S&W came up with the brilliant idea to make those guns even lighter by installing a titanium cylinder, and by so doing saving a few more ounces. That's what the first "3" is on the 337. It designates the cylinder (and later the 3 piece barrel) as lighter.

One big thing a buyer can do is to weigh his various J frame grips and find the lightest set he can buy (or install out of his collection of grips.)

I'm guessing the 337 is maybe 3 ounces lighter than the 37. And maybe in the range of half the weight of a M36 or M60. Its not the most pleasant revolver to take to the range for an afternoon of shooting. But they didn't build it to do that. They built it as a very pleasant gun to carry all day, every day, and maybe shoot once in a while.
 
rburg said:
The model 37 is just a lightweight version of the Model 36 (or Model 60). About 10 or 12 years ago, S&W came up with the brilliant idea to make those guns even lighter by installing a titanium cylinder, and by so doing saving a few more ounces. That's what the first "3" is on the 337. It designates the cylinder (and later the 3 piece barrel) as lighter.
One big thing a buyer can do is to weigh his various J frame grips and find the lightest set he can buy (or install out of his collection of grips.)

I'm guessing the 337 is maybe 3 ounces lighter than the 37. And maybe in the range of half the weight of a M36 or M60. Its not the most pleasant revolver to take to the range for an afternoon of shooting. But they didn't build it to do that. They built it as a very pleasant gun to carry all day, every day, and maybe shoot once in a while.
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Dick-did thay make a 337 with a one piece barrel???
 
CAJUNLAWYER said:
I think me and Dick are the only people of the forum that own one of these.
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Nope, I've got one of the 3" guns too. I bought it back when they were available, let it get away for a couple of years and now have it back! I do use it as a primary carry gun with a pancake holster, it rides rather high on the hip and works out well for me. I like it for hiking and bicycling in the country where you can stop and do a little fun shooting now and then.

Ward
 
I am waiting for a Model 337 I know of not too far from here to come up for sale. I know it will and just have to have some patience.

In the mean time, I picked this unfired, no-lock Model 342 ti with a CT Lazer grip up for a very nice price a couple of months ago! Not sure if I am going to shoot it yet as I usually pocket-carry a nickeled 442 and am real happy with it.

Here it is!

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I have a 2 inch 337 with CT laser grips. Great carry gun. I also installed an Ashley big dot tritium front sight on it.

Lynn
 
I have the 337 with the 3 inch barrel and adjustable sights, the front being the bright plastic tube. It fits the rear square notch just right, and i do not find it objectionable. I do wish I had a 3 inch with fixed sights though-did they make one? It is incredibly light, even loaded. It is rated for +P, but only for JHP bullets, presumably because lead slugs will pull out due to recoil.
I have put about 100 rounds through it, not enough for me to carry it yet, but it is promising. I have put some hot +P rounds through it, and it will catch your attention in a large way. I still have the factory splinters on it with a T grip adapter. I kind of like the smooth nice wood it came with. I usually replace the grips on a serious operating gun with Pachy Professionals, ugly but give an outstanding grip and cushions the recoil a little.
 
337 Airlite ti for sale possibly

337 Airlite ti for sale with laminated wood grips. Also have Crimson Trace grips.
 
I placed a pair of Bianchi Lightning grips on my 337 (no lock) for pocket carry. It is indeed a very light carry gun. I believe they weigh 11.5 oz unloaded vs 15.5 oz unloaded for a regular Model 37.
 
I posted earlier in the thread about having and carrying one for many years as my always gun. That changed a few months ago. I was cleaning it one day and was rubbing the cylinder when it started to back off of the crane, past the cylinder stop at the bottom of the frame. The cylinder would have come off of the frame if it weren't for it binding up against the rubber grip. I called S&W and sent it in for repair. They later called me and said that it needed a new frame and that it could not be repaired since they no longer make that frame. Mine was a no lock, early gun. I was very upset since I had had the hammer bobbed and a fantastic action job done on it by one of the best smiths in the country.

They sent me a 340 PD as a replacement. I really like it too but miss my 337ti. Has anyone ever heard of this happening?

Tom
 
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