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Hey wrangler5 did you get your new Model 638? I just got mine this afternoon. I am amazed how light it is. The box it came in with was a S&W cardboard box. My dealer said it must be old stock and the new stock is in a plastic case. Really? I guess it doesn't matter as it is new from Bud's. The...

I bought the same revolver about 5 years ago. It is my first and only revolver and it is a joy to shoot. I just ordered a companion to this revolver, a Model 638. Bud's Gun Shop has great service. I've gotten all my orders in a few days and hope that this will be the same case with the Model...

My understanding is that the MAP does smooth out the trigger action but I don't know if it lightens up the pull. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Tapatalk 2

I don't have any local gunsmith that I could send it to. All work done by S&W would be backed up and that is a major factor in sending it to them. I sure that there are other reputable gunsmiths around the country that could get my gun to the specs I would want it to be but I would have to...

Aloha to all. I should be receiving my new Model 638 in a few days and want to pimp it out a bit. I'm looking at S&W Performance Center Gunsmith Services to do their magic on my new revolver. The service I am looking at is the Master Revolver Action Package ($185 for the Express Service)...

I finally made up my mind recently and bought a Model 638 from Bud's Gun Shop. Price was right and it was in stock. It did make sense to get a .38 spl caliber. Now to buy more ammo :rolleyes:. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Tapatalk 2

Beautiful revolver! It must have been a joy to shoot. Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Tapatalk 2

What a coincidence I see this thread after I bought the S&W Model 638 online last night. I've been wanting a Bodyguard revolver for a while now. I found a seller on one of the auction sites that had the Model 649 new in box without the ILS but the reserve price was almost $700 :eek:. I'm fine...

I would like to buy a brand new Model 639 no lock but the ones I see on Gun Broker but the seller I see selling them (few months ago) wanted too much money. I'll end up buying a new one from Bud's Gun Shop for less money. I'm not afraid of buying the new generation of Smith & Wesson. Sent from...

Of all the handguns I own, I would never sell my Model 41. It's that good. Sent from my RAZR MAXX using Tapatalk 2

I'm just glad S&W still makes Model 41 pistols. My Model 41 (circa 2008) shoots like a dream and is accurate if I do my part. Sent from my RAZR MAXX using Tapatalk 2

Enjoy your new handgun. I must admit though that the prices are high. Bought my brand new 686+ for $650 about 4 years ago from Bud's. I've been looking for a prelock Model 649 but the ones I've seen were really expensive. May end up with a new Model 638 from Bud's. Sent from my DROID RAZR...

May I ask how much to do the whole package? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

I'd go for the new gun if the used one is not pre-lock. Especially since the price difference isn't too much. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

I also was looking for a no lock S&W revolver (Model 649). I found a couple on Gun Broker but the dealer was asking too much. I don't mind too much about the lock but just wanted to see what was out there in a no lock model with a reasonable price. Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk

I doubt I would use my AR-15 carbine in my dwelling. My neighbors are only a stone's throw away and I don't want my rounds hitting any of them. I do have a Mossberg 500 Persuader 12 gauge for home duty. Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk

Thanks for all the input the last few posts really got me reconsidering my choice of caliber in a J-frame Bodyguard model. The gun would be for HD and having fun at the range. No CCW here in Hawaii. I already have my 686 Plus for. 357 magnum fun. I would save a lot of coin going with a Model 638...

I'm not "too" concerned about the ILS and I would purchase a revolver with it but I just was gravitating to a pre-lock S&W revolver in a J-frame - at a fair price.

Thanks for all the replies to my OP. I really appreciate it. I used to own a 686 Plus 2.5" barrel revolver and that was quite a handful when shooting magnum rounds. I'm sure it will be a different world with a J-frame revolver. I want a j-frame just because I don't have one and I want...

The ones you looked at has the lock? I notice there are some Model 649 that was only .38 spl not .357 magnum. The Model 649 I see on GB that was $500 or less was .38 spl only. I emailed the dealer that has the 1997 and 2000 year model of the 649 (no lock) and his reserve is $700 for each of...