Making a 638 look good...

[drumminor2nd]

I know the Bodyguard isn't everyone's cup of tea. It wasn't really mine, either, but I found a used 638-3 for relatively cheap late last year while on the prowl for whatever modern J-frame crossed my path for less than pandemic overpricing.

However, I didn't like the three-finger rubber grips that came with this, so I finally switched them out for some '70s-era Magnas off eBay and a Robertson Trading Post T-grip.

Somehow, I think I found how to make a 638 look good in the process...

 

[Tadeus67]

I like bodyguards! I have a late 80?s era model 49. Whats not to love about them?

 

[COFFEEMUG]

really like those grips

 

[Duckfood]

I love the humpbacks!!! You simply made a beautiful firearm even more beautiful...

 

[dmthomp32]

Yeah I'm in the pro-humpback camp for sure on my j frames. I've got a 649 that I shoot and carry periodically. While the shape isn't for everyone, I appreciate its curves and purpose built design.


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[John Patrick]

I have a 638. I appreciate the purpose-built look too.

I do think the blue 38 and 49 look better. And they look different too, which is odd and must be the result of the coloring since the shape is the same.

I like the magnas and adapter OP.

ETA: I have a Colt Agent with the factory installed hammer shroud and like the looks of that revolver too.

 

[CH4]

You can also plug the IL.

 

[Mustang51]

This one has been with me every day for 15 years or so.

 

[Truckman]

I've always liked the humpback......Ben

 

[Eagle1*]

Somehow, I think I found how to make a 638 look good in the process...

Yes you did, very nostalgic sir. I love my 638 too.

 

[krsmith58]

humpback

since being infected with the smith flu i have lusted after one.

so far it alludes me but i'm still breathing so one day. i like the looks of all posted pics. thanks for sharing. Kray

 

[AppStFan]

Very well done. That's a fine revolver you have there.

 

[Old cop]

I loved the old Bodyguard & have been searching for one @ a somewhat reasonable price for quite awhile now.

 

[Model46]

I never leave home without my M49.

 

[dubshooter]

Very nice. I'm a fan of mine. My "yin and Yang" pair.

 

[326MOD10]

I have a thing for the Humpback ever since Miami Vice.

I have changed up some of the grips but no new photos, except for the Model 38.

The 38-2 now wears similar grips and the 638-2 sports Spegel's.

 

[SS336]

I am fond of the "humpback" myself. My only J-frame is a 649 and until I got a Sig 365xl is was my summer carry gun.
Great little revolver, a person could do a lot worse. You can drop it your pocket or put in a holster.
It's just one of the things that makes me smile every time I pick it up.
Long live Quasimodo!

 

[max503]

Somebody was thinking when they designed the humpback J frame. The checkering gives me plenty firm grip.

 

[Tellicomoto]

My EDC, 649 J-Comp with real sights I can see!

 

[SmithNut]

Bodyguards rock.... !!

I had a problem many years ago, just couldn't say no.....

All but one were sold during the great SmithNut purge a few years back, still have my trusty M38 carried in a Kramer pocket holster.

The M38 was/is the king of the Airweight Smiths.....