Model 637 Airweight

[Voyager28]

I've been considering buying one of these for both a car carry and CC weapon. Reading reviews online, I find a lot of very conflicting information and opinions about them.

The one I am looking at is a 1 7/8", 38 +P, with IL (which bothers me not at all) and is in almost new condition.

So, I thought I'd ask the experts. Those of you who own one of have experience with one please let me know what you think of this model revolver.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[mr-mom]

I've carried one every day for the past several years. For the intended purpose, it works great. I shoot a few cylinders each time I'm at the range to stay profcient.
Dave
SWCA #2778

 

[clayflingythingy]

For belt carry the 637 is hard to beat. I like mine.

 

[whataboutbob]

Agree with Mr.Mom,works good,light to carry.the finish doesn't hold up well but I dont care. this is not a fine revolver like older smiths but a tool and it does its job.It's a bit of a hand smacker so "carry alot,shoot a little"

 

[kaaskop49]

No complaints here about the 637. Carried mine in some ugly places before I retired. Still carry one when the spirit moves me.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[Waywatcher]

I prefer the enclosed hammer of the 642 or 442 but any Airweight snub is a good choice.

 

[Dghost]

I've been carrying my 637 PC with Crimson Trace 405's, loaded with 135 grain +p gold dots as my primary ccw for over a year and a half now.
I prefer the 637 over the 642 because of the exposed hammer. I like having the option of shooting it single action.
I have around 2000 rounds through it with no problems and it's extremely accurate for what it is.
I love my 637.

 

[buck460XVR]

MY EDC is also a 637. Wouldn't have any other J-Frame for that purpose. While it is the least expensive Smith in my collection, it is the one that get used the most. For the monies, the Smith J-Frames are hard to beat. What makes them a great EDC, also can make them a pain to shoot with +p ammo. Don't feel you NEED +p ammo for practice or EDC. Use what you are comfortable with and accurate with. Many practice with standard .38s and then load with +p for EDC.