642 vs. 637 opinions needed.

[gwpercle]

I have been carrying a model 637 every day now for the last seven years. I assumed the hammer would get in the way and I would trim the spur with Dremel moto-tool and cut-off wheel . Old school modification. Guess what....the spur doesn't get in the way. People tend to make a problem of it...it's not a problem. I like to have the option to shoot single or double action.
Before you buy, if at all possible, try shooting both or at least dry firing both, then decide.
Gary

 

[ec fan]

Only FWIW: I had never shot a revolver that didn't have an external hammer, but my husband bought me a small S&W revolver with an internal hammer, and I really like it. Even though I don't have strong hands, it is easy to shoot DA only, but not so easy that it would be likely to pull the trigger by accident.

I have to agree with the poster who said cocking a revolver while you pull it from your pocket is not a good idea. The trigger pull is much lighter once an external hammer is cocked.

 

[CQB60]

I know this thread is dated. I own both & have found the 637 lends itself to longer distance or precise shots more accurately. Also, makes for an outstanding dedicated snake gun when loaded with shot.

 

[JAREDSHS]

I like the 637 pretty well as my avatar pic shows. I have owned 637's,642,442,638,models over the years ,still like the old 637 the best.

 

[JimCunn]

I've been pocket carrying a Chief's Special with hammer spur for over 55 years. The spur doesn't get in the way and is not a problem when cocking while drawing (though you can choose not to do so; that isn't a problem either). I currently have three 637-2 Airweights further lightened with titanium cylinders and center pins and converted to 9mm. All three retain their hammer spur, and I consider that to be an asset rather than a detriment because I prefer to shoot single action.

As an an aside, I run the old Herrett Shooting Star conversion grips because the Altamont Combat grips are quite painful when shooting 9mm.