Pocket Carry 637 Chief Special

[HotRoderX]

I recently decided that it was time for me to start conceal carrying. I went to the class last month and am now waiting tell the 13th to go in and do my paper work.

Will in the mean time I went gun shopping and picked out a 637 chief special. I knew I pretty much wanted a revolver and I like having a hammer. I really like my choice and feel I made the right one.

My only concern is that some people have started saying that pocket carrying a revolver with a hammer is dangerous at best in a SD situation. That the likely hood it will snag on something is extremely high. Is this something to worry about or will proper draw technique and holster make this a non issue.

Thanks guys

 

[Broker50]

Real simple, as you draw from your pocket, place your thumb over the hammer. Misson accomplished. Worked fo a long time, still does. That said, I prefer a Centennial type, with internal hammer. there's no need, IMHO, to cock a defensive short barreled J-frame.

 

[alwslate]

I have a friend who had a md 36 in his back pocket when confronted by
the husband of a married woman he was seeing. When the guy came
at him with a piece of pipe he tried to yank the 36 out of the back
pocket of his jeans. Hammer snagged, trigger pulled, told me he died
on the operating table and had to be revived.Luckily the shocked husband was the one to make the phone call that saved his life. I have
two 37s and one 60. I removed the hammer spur on all three.

 

[coach22]

Of my 4 J Frames, 3 have internal hammers
for the above mentioned reasons.
One, a model 49 has a hammer, but it's shrouded.
If you feel you want a hammer, look at a 638.
You can still cock it, but it won't snag.
Yes, you will hear stories about lint,
or coins getting into the groove.
Solution, don't carry the gun in a pocket with anything else
and buy some canned air and blow the lint out once a week.

 

[HotRoderX]

I looked at the 638 and liked it but the price is what keep me from getting it. They wanted 150 dollars more for it then what I payed for my 637. I will keep on the look out for one thought maybe I can find a nice used one to add to my collection.

 

[photoman]

Time to "hot rod" that 637.

Get out the Dremel and cut off the hammer spur.

 

[chp]

Time to "hot rod" that 637.

Get out the Dremel and cut off the hammer spur.

Photoman44 always seems to hit the nail on the head. You're not going to shoot it single action anyway if, goodness forbid, you have to fire it in anger.

 

[Old cop]

Keep your model w/the hammer and just place your thumb over it when pulling it out. My only other suggestion is to practice this at home until it becomes second nature - but with an unloaded gun.

 

[mc5aw]

"proper draw technique and holster make this a non issue."

Add to this correct concealment clothing and sufficient practice.

If, after all this, you are uncomfortable with the hammer, you can Dremel it off or move to a Centennial or Bodyguard.

 

[photoman]

While it is possible to draw with your thumb on the hammer, that is one more thing to have to think about. I like double action revolvers because they are so simple to operate during times of crisis. I don't like gunfighting guns with manual safeties and I don't like holsters with thumb breaks for the same reason. Keep it simple sir.

 

[therevjay]

Time to "hot rod" that 637.

Get out the Dremel and cut off the hammer spur.

+1. And if you have the time and desire, you can still fire it SA by (carefully) drawing the trigger slightly to the rear and full cocking the hammer with your weak hand.

Puting your thumb on the hammer as you draw the gun from your pocket works. But remember what Mr. Murphy said about things going wrong. (and the odds increase along with your BP and pulse rate)

 

[coltgun]

I have pocket carried 2in smiths for years,in MIKA holsters, i prefer models w hammars and with some practice you will not snag the gun, i prefer having the 1st shot cocked for the best accuracy out of these little fellows...

 

[tguil]

I have pocket carried 2in smiths for years,in MIKA holsters, i prefer models w hammars and with some practice you will not snag the gun, i prefer having the 1st shot cocked for the best accuracy out of these little fellows...

+1.....especially when the "bad guy" mostly likely to be drawn on is a prairie rattler. (And yes, a snake can be a "bad guy" when it is ready to strike you or your dog.)

 

[coltgun]

good advice

I have a friend who had a md 36 in his back pocket when confronted by
the husband of a married woman he was seeing. When the guy came
at him with a piece of pipe he tried to yank the 36 out of the back
pocket of his jeans. Hammer snagged, trigger pulled, told me he died
on the operating table and had to be revived.Luckily the shocked husband was the one to make the phone call that saved his life. I have
two 37s and one 60. I removed the hammer spur on all three.

i have trimmed the hammars on every j frame ive ever owned...

 

[calapooia]

Trim the hammer, you can always but a second hammer to restore the gun to its natural condition.

 

[cjtraining]

For your consideration

A few J frames for your cconsideration. I have used a Bodyguard as a BUG/OD/CCW for forty+ years. IMHO the best for concealed carry.

 

[jmcghee]

pocket carry

Ive carried a 36 in my pocket since the 70's.Havnt caught the hammer on drawing once.Do believe possible an urban myth.

 

[photoman]

Ive carried a 36 in my pocket since the 70's.Havnt caught the hammer on drawing once.Do believe possible an urban myth.

It might be, but knowing my luck, I would be the first guy to prove you wrong. I'll stick with my Centennials.