637 Gunsmoke question

diyj98 · Aug 28, 2014

Sorry if this has been discussed a hundred times here already, but anyone know the thoughts behind making the Gunsmoke a DAO 637 instead of just using the 642? I'm just curious if they stated a reason or they just wanted to be different from the 642 PC guns.

MarkAlt · Aug 28, 2014

As the owner of 2 637 Wyatts, I would also be interested to know.

If I remember correctly, the first widely demonstrated "Wyatt" model was finished within minutes on camera at S&W HQ with a stock 637 and reviewed, test fired on the spot. This was "reality" TV, so who knows what really happened during that meeting?

For me, the internal and shrouded hammer models do have a different feel/balance ...and I've come to prefer the bobbed 637.

Did S&W simply have an excess of 637s on hand, waiting for a project such as this? Pure conjecture on my part.

Sorry, just my opinions rather than the answer you sought.

Happy shooting and hope you enjoy it.

Rpg · Aug 28, 2014

I've always wondered why anyone would want a bobbed M37 ( or variant) instead of a M 38 or. 42.

I still don't get it.

Pef · Aug 28, 2014

Rpg said:
I've always wondered why anyone would want a bobbed M37 ( or variant) instead of a M 38 or. 42.

I still don't get it.

I purchased a 637 and ended up using it for pocket carry. I did not like the hammer on the gun when in that role, so I bobbed it myself. Over all the gun has a slightly more compact profile than the 642 (which I also have). Not something that really makes a difference, but I do like the look of the 637 with the bobbed hammer.

For me it came down to my preference. I just prefer the "look" of the 637 with the bobbed hammer. Strictly a subjective response that has nothing to do with utility, I admit.

rz625-8 · Aug 28, 2014

Iwould rather have a plain jane type 637 without the hype and cost behind it.

at_liberty · Aug 29, 2014

rz625-8 said:
Iwould rather have a plain jane type 637 without the hype and cost behind it.

But maybe with the scandium frame and reduced weight? How about the PC trigger job? Is your comment about the gun or about the marketing?

at_liberty · Aug 29, 2014

Rpg said:
I've always wondered why anyone would want a bobbed M37 ( or variant) instead of a M 38 or. 42.

I still don't get it.

...except that humpbacks are ugly. The 637 Gunsmoke version is a handsome little gun and light in the pocket, waistband, or OWB holster.

Macinaw · Aug 29, 2014

at_liberty said:
But maybe with the scandium frame and reduced weight? How about the PC trigger job? Is your comment about the gun or about the marketing?

Don't they have aluminum frames? I thought only the M&P 340 and 340 PD types have Scandium?

71velle · Aug 29, 2014

I own a 642 and did look at the gunsmoke, I thought the gunsmoke has a lighter trigger but I did not like the grip.

kaaskop49 · Aug 29, 2014

71velle said:
I own a 642 and did look at the gunsmoke, I thought the gunsmoke has a lighter trigger but I did not like the grip.

I didn't like the grip either; the "shelf" on the HipGrip knockoff is too short to be very secure and the concept itself has never done anything for me. I changed out the grips on both of my Wyatts.

I'll repeat (yeah, I know) what I've said on another Wyatt post: it seems the logos on the gun are turning folks off to a sweet little carry piece. And I DO own 642s. I may even buy the PC version of the 642... just because it's there.

Happy holiday to all.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103
J-hound extraordinaire

MarkAlt · Aug 29, 2014

kaaskop49 said:
I didn't like the grip either; the "shelf" on the HipGrip knockoff is too short to be very secure and the concept itself has never done anything for me. I changed out the grips on both of my Wyatts.

Grips are definitely the weak spot. Altamont replacements are on the way!

eveled · Aug 29, 2014

at_liberty said:
...except that humpbacks are ugly. The 637 Gunsmoke version is a handsome little gun and light in the pocket, waistband, or OWB holster.

The looks of the Humpback, really grew on me when I realized the function. Definitely a case of function before looks.

In the show he built one for a lady customer, why the 637 was chosen I don't know. Then somehow he ended up at the S&W factory and made one there as a "prototype". The S&W executives were so impressed they put it into production.

Obviously a lot of scripting going on, but that was the story line.

The trip to S&W was the high point of the show.

71velle · Aug 29, 2014

kaaskop49 said:
I didn't like the grip either; the "shelf" on the HipGrip knockoff is too short to be very secure and the concept itself has never done anything for me. I changed out the grips on both of my Wyatts.

I'll repeat (yeah, I know) what I've said on another Wyatt post: it seems the logos on the gun are turning folks off to a sweet little carry piece. And I DO own 642s. I may even buy the PC version of the 642... just because it's there.

Happy holiday to all.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103
J-hound extraordinaire

Grips are easy to change. If I could not locate a no lock 642 I would have considered the GS. The trigger is nicer than the 642 for sure.

Macinaw · Aug 30, 2014

at_liberty said:
...except that humpbacks are ugly. The 637 Gunsmoke version is a handsome little gun and light in the pocket, waistband, or OWB holster.

Now you have insulted a "Cult" that thinks the humpbacks are awesome. I don't consider myself as a member of the cult. But, they seem to be calling out to me to buy one? I guess I'm just a true J hound.

at_liberty · Aug 30, 2014

Macinaw said:
Now you have insulted a "Cult" that thinks the humpbacks are awesome. I don't consider myself as a member of the cult. But, they seem to be calling out to me to buy one? I guess I'm just a true J hound.

Not the same as "your children are ugly", but probably pretty close for some. That's just me. I know many like them as tools.

Shorty 45 MK2 · Aug 30, 2014

at_liberty said:
...except that humpbacks are ugly. The 637 Gunsmoke version is a handsome little gun and light in the pocket, waistband, or OWB holster.

Humpback's are ugly!?!

say it ain't so.

They are "funny" looking granted, but much nicer looking than a Gl**k.

As to the OP's question of why they made it that way, I have no idea except maybe they liked the look.

haywood · Aug 30, 2014

Years ago I got the Modle 37. First thing I did was bobed the hammer. Then a few years later couldn't live without the 442. J-Frames just grow on you like that.

Comrad · Aug 30, 2014

10 years from now, if not already, it's going to be, wasn't Gunsmoke a western TV show?

roscoepc · Aug 30, 2014

Comrad said:
10 years from now, if not already, it's going to be, wasn't Gunsmoke a western TV show?

It always was and is! It's also a gunshop that was featured on "American Guns" I believe:

Gunsmoke Guns | As Featured On American Guns

AZretired · Aug 31, 2014

I used to own a bobbed M-60 and heard a lot of criticism about bobbibg hammers in general. But I do like the way they look and don't use SA on defensive revolvers. Now it's a marketing ploy on the GS M37, who knew. If it just didn't have that infernal ILS.

Guess I stick with the "ugly" 642 with no lock.

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