s&w 637 airweight

[bxchef]

Been wanting a pocket gun for a while. Someone local is selling a s&w 637 airweight for 320.00 looks to be in excellent shape and says he fired about 200 rounds through her, Is this a good deal and would this make a good pocket gun?

 

[sweed]

Not a bad price.
For pocket carry, I'd go with a 642 or 638.
The exposed hammer could get caught in the pocket more easily.
In a cargo pocket, it would work fine.

 

[mbliss57]

Great pocket gun. Lightweight and a hammer if needed. I have one and love it. That is a very good price. You might also consider a model 38/638 too. But if you have a bead on a 637 at $320 I would run over there before they sell it or change their minds.

 

[snubbyfan]

Works for me.
Just make sure to get a quality pocket holster and practice drawing with your thumb on the hammer to prevent snagging.

 

[bxchef]

thanks guys I already gonna meet him tomorrow, just wanted to make sure its good for pocket. I wear a lot of athletic shorts and not too baggy jeans, so it should be fine.

 

[bxchef]

Works for me.
Just make sure to get a quality pocket holster and practice drawing with your thumb on the hammer to prevent snagging.

Can you recommend a good pocket holster?

 

[snubbyfan]

Since I make my own holsters, I can't reccomend a brand. I'm sure the others here'll chime in with suggestions.
I kept mine simple, it just needs to hold the gun upright, cover the trigger and stay in my pocket when I draw my snubby.

 

[Welder1]

Bell Charter Oak is my preferred holster for Pockett carry. They make a few different models but all are amazing quality

 

[DAinTX]

Great gun...and great price, IMO. One thing you should look for: open the cylinder and look under the barrel where it joins the frame. Make sure there is no crack there. A small % of the lightweights have cracked frames due primarily to the barrel being initially over tightened.

 

[bxchef]

Great gun...and great price, IMO. One thing you should look for: open the cylinder and look under the barrel where it joins the frame. Make sure there is no crack there. A small % of the lightweights have cracked frames due primarily to the barrel being initially over tightened.

thanks for the heads up, will definitely check it out

 

[bxchef]

well here it is

cost me 320.00 and looks in great shape with box and all papers and even had the insides polished but not stoned or anything

 

[Lobster Picnic]

Looks very clean. You got a good deal.

 

[bxchef]

thanks , I stalk armlist alot

 

[mbliss57]

That is a steal. Very nice job on that. besides a great little J frame you bought at a price that if you don't like t for some reason you can sell it for more than you bought it.
A Galco #3 or 4 will work fine as a pocket holster. I think it's a #4. They are inexpensive and will work all the time or until you get a custom one made.

 

[bxchef]

That is a steal. Very nice job on that. besides a great little J frame you bought at a price that if you don't like t for some reason you can sell it for more than you bought it.
A Galco #3 or 4 will work fine as a pocket holster. I think it's a #4. They are inexpensive and will work all the time or until you get a custom one made.

thanks I'll check out those galcos, they make nice holsters

 

[bxchef]

ordered the galco pocket for j frames , hopefully it will be good

 

[bxchef]

good holster

 

[df06]

I own the same gun and like it a lot

 

[hotrod150]

You just can't beat a j-frame! You got a good deal on that 637. I prefer my vintage Chiefs, but they're all so small & handy that there's no excuse not to have one on you at all times. I don't mess with the trigger/hammer engagement surfaces, just polish the rebound slide & adjacent surfaces and install a lighter (13#) rebound spring. I leave the stock 8-1/2# mai spring alone for reliability. I also like to bob the hammer for snag-free operations.

 

[sweed]

Wish there were more out here for that price ! Great price and gun