Model 38

[h2ohhh]

I saw a Model 38 in a LGS recently. Should have taken a photo but anyway - not blued, not stainless and not shiny nickel. Were there other finishes for this model? I know there is a term for the sort of muted finish it had but can't think of it. Maybe a refinished nickel gun?

Looked in good shape I think I'll go back this afternoon when I have a little free time for a second look.

Can’t comment on the finish but I love my model 38. Not the prettiest pistol but a great pocket gun. Don’t run +p in it.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Sort of funny but the shop "gunsmith" appeared not to understand the issue.

Someone will buy it since it looks so nice and the price is attractive and in reality, being a carry gun that they will rarely fire they will likely be happy.

The Shop Gunsmith likely spends most of his time on Glocks as those owners tend to over do the add ons.

Actually sock drawer status is more appropriate. Any carry gun needs to be fired occasionally. JMHO

 

[Piwo]

Around 1994 or so I returned my model 49 to the mothership and had it refinished in satin nickel. Looks exactly like the one Demkofour posted. Still have it.

 

[RebCop]

More common than you think. Before owning one, I didn't even consider it cracking. Later I had a Colt Agent (alloy frame) from the '60s crack. I have a fifteen year old 638 +P-rated S&W that has an alloy frame. It's been shot a good bit and has held up fine, but no more older alloy-frame S&Ws or Colt's for me.

Watch the new ones also I had a 725PD .45 ACP do the same thing and a M-12. Never had a Taurus do this.

 

[22lrfan]

I got an email a week or so later that it could not be repaired or returned to me. They sent me a new 638 with the lock as a replacement.

I've got a nickel Model 38 with a cracked frame. Looks like I need to give them a call.

 

[Dump1567]

I've got a nickel Model 38 with a cracked frame. Looks like I need to give them a call.

They're pretty good at replacing these guns. I sent them a 1980's Model 10 I bought used with the crack. They sent me a new gun.