J-Frame PowerPort (Pictures Added)

EV1L · #1 03-15-2009, 11:52 AM

New member, just joined the forum.

I been looking to buy a Smith and Wesson for a long time, which would be my first revolver. My decision to buy a revolver was made easy, when I saw the J frame powerport. I put a down payment on one, which could either be a 637 or 642 depending on the availability.

I'm excited to join, and even more to own a S&W. It would be a carry gun, next to the XD subcompact. I haven't seen seen much on these guns here on the forum, is there a reason to that? Did I made a good choice?

Got the 637 today, the one I wanted.

EV1L · #2 03-15-2009, 11:52 AM

New member, just joined the forum.

I been looking to buy a Smith and Wesson for a long time, which would be my first revolver. My decision to buy a revolver was made easy, when I saw the J frame powerport. I put a down payment on one, which could either be a 637 or 642 depending on the availability.

I'm excited to join, and even more to own a S&W. It would be a carry gun, next to the XD subcompact. I haven't seen seen much on these guns here on the forum, is there a reason to that? Did I made a good choice?

Got the 637 today, the one I wanted.

photoman · #3 03-15-2009, 12:08 PM

I've been looking at a 642 Pro at the local shop. It's the new 642 with Power Port barrel, black finish and white dot front sight. Sure looks like a nice gun and, even though I don't care too much for ported barrels on SD guns, I'm tempted to try one of these.

Let us know if you like yours.

EV1L · #4 03-15-2009, 12:42 PM

Yes, same gun. The one they have in store is the 642, I want the 637. If they can't get it, then it is the 642. I plan on using hot ammo in it Double Tap, so the port might be a plus.

Monday, I should know/get it.

photoman · #5 03-15-2009, 08:07 PM

If that 125 gr load is going an honest 1100fps out of a 1 7/8" barrel, I would not shoot much of it. That's getting into .357 Magnum territory and Double Tap is not a SAAMI member so that +P rating means nothing.

EV1L · #6 03-16-2009, 02:54 PM

This is my first wheel gun, and my first S&W. The trigger on this thing is very nice, in SA and DA. I never expected a revolver with no trigger job to be that good, it is a day and night between the normal 637 and the Pro 637. Also, the finish is good, a flat black like.

I plan on shooting the gun when I can find the ammo to do so.