99savage308
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Model 37 looking to get info about this. Anyone want to talk about 'em ? Airweight blued
Model 37 anyone want to talk about them
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DAinTX
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I've had 2-3 Model 37s, though none at the moment. I consider them a great carry gun in the "shoot a little, carry a lot" mold. Always check the frame under the barrel on airweights for cracks, though that seems to be more of an issue on the newer guns. Wouldn't mind having another 37 to go with my half dozen 36s.
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99savage308
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thanks for your response. Newer ? I thought they quit making em'.
ralph7
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I carry an older model 37 every day.
I like them, even have a cleaner one with stags I can wear on Sundays!
I like them, even have a cleaner one with stags I can wear on Sundays!
old tanker
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I've had a couple. The more common 2 inch round butt version I still have. The three inch square butt one got appropriated by the ex. A very pleasant shooter that extra inch was worthwhile.
Had an old model flat latch, was my Summer carry. Sold to a friend . Have a Model 60-15 in 3" for carry , all the time. Wanted to step up to a .357 for carry instead of a .38 special.
The 37 was a Good carry piece. Light and Comfortable.
The 37 was a Good carry piece. Light and Comfortable.
I bought mine, a 37 no dash, flat latch, in 1983. Had a custom, suede lined, paddle holster made for it and carried it a lot. I have NEVER fired this one and still have the two piece, blue box with the tools. It now resides in the safe but, every once in a blue moon, I get it out and actually carry it but, as a back up to the primary EDC.
I have also owned and shot a couple of model 36 revolvers. They are great shooters and the accuracy will surprise you. My daughter has a Mod. 60 that I gave her as an "apartment" warming present. Same as the 36.
I have also owned and shot a couple of model 36 revolvers. They are great shooters and the accuracy will surprise you. My daughter has a Mod. 60 that I gave her as an "apartment" warming present. Same as the 36.
Not quite sure what you're looking for here, you don't provide
much information. Do you have one you're trying to get
information about? What is it you want owners of 37s to talk
about? I have two 37-2s with the RB and standard wood
magna grips. Try asking some specific questions if you're
trying to learn something.
Rpg
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The new ones are made on a larger, clunkier frame than the older ones.
I prefer the older M 37.
The only problem is the hammer.
That's why the M 38 is my prefference.
I prefer the older M 37.
The only problem is the hammer.
That's why the M 38 is my prefference.
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I'm lucky I have a 2 inch and a 3 inch
The 2 in has an extra cylinder.
The retired detective I bought it from told me that he had sent it back to S&W
to replace the aluminum cylinder with a steel one. The steel one is in the 37 now.
Anyone know if they actually shipped with aluminum cylinders?
The 2 in has an extra cylinder.
The retired detective I bought it from told me that he had sent it back to S&W
to replace the aluminum cylinder with a steel one. The steel one is in the 37 now.
Anyone know if they actually shipped with aluminum cylinders?
G.T. Smith
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I carry one a lot in the summer, or if I'm just working around the farm. Mine is a 37 no dash made in '68. I have shot it a lot. I enjoy shooting it and it is accurate for a 1 7/8" barrel. I only shoot standard pressure LRN ammo. No cracks so far. This little gun has been shot more than any of my other handguns and I still like it. It does have a pretty good recoil but I like that too.
Peace,
gordon
Peace,
gordon
Smithboomer
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My nickel 2" Mod. 37 has been my favorite ankle carry gun for years. Ditto for my 3" blued as a belt carry for hiking. Both are so lightweight that you can forget they are there.
DAinTX
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I was referring to the newer airweight J -frames in general.
Well, the size and shape is great...
It's one great little gun but I have its standard blue steel brother, the 36. Since improvements in ammo I wouldn't feel under gunned with a 37.
It's one great little gun but I have its standard blue steel brother, the 36. Since improvements in ammo I wouldn't feel under gunned with a 37.
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Mine looks almost new, except for one detail. The frame is cracked from stem to stern underneath the barrel. What I have is lots of like new parts (nickel). Fortunately, I'm in it very light and likely could part it out and be even or ahead, but I have a trio of 60s and a 42. Might need a part someday.
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99savage308
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Alwslate and all others,
Sorry. I will try to a bit more clearer on the mod 37 thing.
Do these lil guys (mod 37) have some special something for the users?
Do these 37's have some kind of collector value?
I don't see them much, if not at all. Been looking for one for 35 years and finally found one.
I was told the 37 I have was made in the mid-70's
Can one still get the so called Smith-Wesson banana grips? Or perhaps a T-Grip for the 37?
I like the bobbed hammers. Easy to draw.
Who makes a IWB leather holster for the lil guys?
Would a reload made up as follows be ok: 125 hard cast bullet,5 grs Unique and CCI standard pistol primer?
Thanks, that's all for now
Sorry. I will try to a bit more clearer on the mod 37 thing.
Do these lil guys (mod 37) have some special something for the users?
Do these 37's have some kind of collector value?
I don't see them much, if not at all. Been looking for one for 35 years and finally found one.
I was told the 37 I have was made in the mid-70's
Can one still get the so called Smith-Wesson banana grips? Or perhaps a T-Grip for the 37?
I like the bobbed hammers. Easy to draw.
Who makes a IWB leather holster for the lil guys?
Would a reload made up as follows be ok: 125 hard cast bullet,5 grs Unique and CCI standard pistol primer?
Thanks, that's all for now
Ok, there's really nothing all that special about the mod 37 compared
to other lightweight J frame 38s in the S&W line. Several choices, take
your pick. Some people tend to think that all older S&W revolvers have
collector value but the 37 is just a plain alloy frame version of the mod
36. It was meant to be a plain working model and is unlikely to ever
have any real collector value. If it took you 35 yrs to finally see your
first one you must live in some deep dark corner of the world where
no one has ever heard of a gun show. J frame S&Ws are very common
and so are various grips and holsters for them. Every name brand
holster maker has several types of holsters for the J frames in their
lineup. Mid 70s mod 37s are fine with any standard pressure 38 spl
ammo ONLY. Not rated for +P. There were a few mod 37s that came
from the factory with a bobbed hammer but most of them that you
might see were done by their owners, like mine was.
to other lightweight J frame 38s in the S&W line. Several choices, take
your pick. Some people tend to think that all older S&W revolvers have
collector value but the 37 is just a plain alloy frame version of the mod
36. It was meant to be a plain working model and is unlikely to ever
have any real collector value. If it took you 35 yrs to finally see your
first one you must live in some deep dark corner of the world where
no one has ever heard of a gun show. J frame S&Ws are very common
and so are various grips and holsters for them. Every name brand
holster maker has several types of holsters for the J frames in their
lineup. Mid 70s mod 37s are fine with any standard pressure 38 spl
ammo ONLY. Not rated for +P. There were a few mod 37s that came
from the factory with a bobbed hammer but most of them that you
might see were done by their owners, like mine was.
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