Making a 638 look good...

[max503]

I know this thread isn't about carrying, but I switch my 638 between pocket carry (90% of the time) and OWB carry in a Fobus paddle holster. The Fobus is handy for when I have an outer garment, like when I'm fishing or hiking.

 

[ptrk626]

Nice for old eyes! Do you have another picture angle of the rear sight cut/ ledge??

 

[BeAnalog]

What great Snubbies! I thought I would add my first snub nose S&W 637 Performance Center and my EDC. I do like it a lot.

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[Tellicomoto]

Rear sight is Bowen. Front sight is custom made by C&S, regulated, taken off and shipped to Trijicon for a tritium tube installed, and then C&S re-installed it on the gun. Cylinder and Slide also installed the barrel, did an action job, chamfered charge holes, and polished the face of the trigger. The gun shoots extremely well and is dead on with a 6-o'clock hold. With the factory barrel and sights, the gun was shooting 8" right and 18" low at 15 yards.

Ex-chicken killer:

 

[kaaskop49]

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

I never leave home without my M49.

These 2 posters admirably demonstrate the term "carry piece." In fact, the whole thread does so. Nice to see the Bodyguard design getting some attention. Would absolutely LOVE to see a .357 version of the 638, a la the 340s, but that will prolly never happen. It would be (with steel cylinder to handle 110gr magnum JHPs ), the perfect carry piece, IMO.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[CMudrock]

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

I understand that you want an S&W & why. I am usually financially challenged - but bought a beautiful Mint 2" TAURUS copy in .357 magnum caliber from my local pawn shop. It is like new, the rounded smooth rosewood grips & black blued finish are spectacular - the action is buttery smooth. The trigger is case hardened. I have fired it with both .38 spl &.357 magnum & the wood grips feel just fine to me.
I bought when I saw it could be cocked by hand - as a single action + its super low price that - I couldn't pass up (under $200.). It is a keeper - I cant imagine anyone not being happy with one. I believe it was made while S&W & Taurus were owned by the same company - sure looks like they cooperated closely.
You might find one of these Taurus clones if a S&W doesn't materialize for you.

 

[yugolovr]

I've wanted a bodyguard since I was a little kid. I have never had the money to purchase one when I find one available. Once again you guys aren't helping my Smith addiction. Everyone that has been posted are great looking revolvers.