Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight 38 Special Revolver

[dpowers311]

Does anyone have any feedback on the 637?

Thanks

 

[saemetric]

My EDC- a great revolver. Mines from 1996

 

[fonejack54]

Great gun. I like having a hammer so my first shot is single action. I reach in the pocket, put my thumb on the hammer and out she comes. The stock triggers make it difficult to hit ANYTHING in double action but the Apex j frame kit corrects that problem. Put a CT laser on and it's one heck of a concealed carry weapon.

 

[litenlarry]

I was looking for a 637, couldn't find one, settled for a 642..I am still looking for a 637 , priced right...I too like the idea of first shot SA..

 

[kennyb]

its my wifes concealed carry.....i removed the lock,plugged the opening,action job and laser sights..makes for a great carry gun...action is slick and she shoots it well

 

[Rio Vista Slim]

Since my very first Smith & Wesson was a Chiefs Special in 1970, I've always been very fond of those J-frames.

S&W Model 637 w/factory rubber stocks.

The same Model 637 w/Magna grips from the S&W Store.

While my revolver is vastly more comfortable to shoot with the rubber stocks, I prefer the Magnas for concealed carry. Years of shooting with Magnas has allowed me to be quite accurate with this handgun.

 

[bluegrassrules]

I have EDC mine since 1999, great gun.
Cheers

 

[shawn mccarver]

Does anyone have any feedback on the 637?

Thanks

It is the stainless/Airweight version of the Model 37. What else do you want to know?

 

[Nakanokalronin]

Nothing wrong with the shrouded hammer 442/642. If desired, you can always put in an Apex kit like I did which made a huge difference in the pull. I also polished up some spots on the frame,sear and trigger which makes it a lot smoother. I'm currently waiting for some CT 405 grips to show up and it's gtg.

After owning a 638, I've realized that the fuzzies build up something fierce around the hammer when carried in a pocket which is why I went with a 642 this time around.

 

[4SEVEN3]

I have a 637-2 and just watched the Apex videos, looks really easy to install that kit! What/how did you polish the parts? I'd like to do the same when I have mine apart.

 

[hotrod150]

Use a hard arkansas stone. Midway has them for about $14 (p/n 537218). I just smooth the rebound slide & adjacent frame surfaces-- it's pretty easy to goof up the hammer & sear engaging surfaces unless you really know what you're doing. Youtube has some how-to videos.

 

[Door Kicker]

I am buying one of these tomorrow if everything works out with my deal. I look forward to it.
I read an online review and the writer said that the -1 in the model number (637-1) meant it could handle +p ammo??? I thought it was just the -1 first remake of the model 637? Anybody?

 

[Door Kicker]

Almost forgot, what HKS speedloader works with the 637-1?

Thanks

 

[jframejoey]

hks

The model HKS 36 for Jframe .38s

 

[mr-mom]

Carry a 637 all day, every day, in a Bell Charter Oak Summer Heat, IWB.
DAVE

 

[Leadchop54]

Ever look into the 638/438. I think it's the best of both worlds! Shrouded hammer yet still accessible! Kinda ugly but thats what makes them kinda neat! I've got a 438 with an apex kit. Great little pocket revolver!

 

[OLDSTER]

Have one, over 3000 rounds through it. Eagle grips and a sweet trigger job. Love it !!

 

[buck460XVR]

Mine is my EDC also. Most days I forget it's there.

 

[Door Kicker]

So my deal went through for my new to me 637-1.

So how old must this thing be to NOT have the lock? No lock is good or bad? I thought all 637's had a lock but I guess not huh!

 

[Leadchop54]

Looks nice! S&w started putting those locks in around 2001 so it's gotta be made before that. If you provide the first 3 of the serial# we could tell you the year it was made. A lot of people don't like the lock because they feel it ads a bit of complication to such a simply device. There has been stories of the lock engaging while firing but I'm not sure those cases have been proven! I prefer the no lock just because there is no hole in the side!! So long story short, no lock is much more desirable than lock!..ya did good!! Congrats!