How Many Carry the Model 38 Humpback?
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shep854
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One more 'Real' Bodyguard 
carrier. M49 in old scuffed leather holster, rt front pocket. A Speed-Strip rides in the opposite pocket.
Whoever says these little blasters are only accurate at 'bad breath' range has obviously never practiced with one--or can't shoot in the first place!
carrier. M49 in old scuffed leather holster, rt front pocket. A Speed-Strip rides in the opposite pocket.Whoever says these little blasters are only accurate at 'bad breath' range has obviously never practiced with one--or can't shoot in the first place!
photoman
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elm_creek_smith
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Now I'm in trouble. At the gun show last weekend, I found a new 638 for $355.00. I may be visiting the gun store pretty soon.
ECS
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Not a Model 38, but I carried this 649 today:
shep854
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Close enough.Not a Model 38, but I carried this 649 today:
Erich
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Too bad it cracked . . .
Packard
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I had one for about a year, and to be honest, I could not wait to get rid of it.
First, the shroud would constantly collect lint and required frequent cleaning.
But more important, the temptation to use the weapon in single action was always there. And de-cocking that weapon is clearly more dangerous than almost any other revolver. Especially in a self defense situation where the stress levels are high.
I traded it in for a fully shrouded bodyguard. I think these were called "Centennials" and not "Bodyguards" at that time.
First, the shroud would constantly collect lint and required frequent cleaning.
But more important, the temptation to use the weapon in single action was always there. And de-cocking that weapon is clearly more dangerous than almost any other revolver. Especially in a self defense situation where the stress levels are high.
I traded it in for a fully shrouded bodyguard. I think these were called "Centennials" and not "Bodyguards" at that time.
shep854
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The modern guns with totally enclosed hammers ('hammerless'), the 442, 642, etc have been christened 'Centennials' by S&W, in recognition of the predecessor you mentioned.
Lint in the hammer channel has not been an issue when I shoot; the hammer wipes it out. Because I practice DA, I honestly forget about the SA ability!
I carried a Centennial for a while, and traded it for my Bodyguard. No doubt you have noticed this, but the trigger stages nicely as the hammer comes back to full-cock. With practice, this can be used like SA for longer shots, if you wish.
Packard
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I used to stage shots. It certainly works. But it is slower even then hand cocking the hammer and shooting. So slow that I think to even practice it is an error. I've given up on staged shots, concentrating on a steady pull through for accuracy.
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Here's my contribution; carried in the front pocket from time to time...
Horace & Daniel
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My No-Dash Model 38 was my first revolver. It's my summer EDC and BUG in the cooler months. Great gun and light as a feather.
The only complaint I have is the black front sight. Have any of you guys painted your front sight?
The only complaint I have is the black front sight. Have any of you guys painted your front sight?
Horace & Daniel
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Drop-dead gorgeous!
shep854
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The only time I try SA or 'staged' shots is for long ones, and that's just for fun. 
As soon as a local range gets its 100yd steel plates back up, I'm going to give it a whirl!
As soon as a local range gets its 100yd steel plates back up, I'm going to give it a whirl!
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