Which model number am I looking for??

[wildfowl]

I have gotten the bug to get a snub nose stainless (or alloy) revolver with a shrouded hammer. I know the 649 has the shrouded hammer, but what other models should I be looking at for options?

BTW, 38 or 357 doesn't really matter, but I do not want blue.

THANKS!!!

 

[petepeterson]

The 642 is one of the more popular snubbies out there. It has the enclosed hammer, Centennial-style.

 

[wheelgunguy]

638 would fit the bill.

This might help also.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_&_Wesson_Bodyguard

 

[Pizza Bob]

Model 638 is the airweight (alloy frame / stainless cylinder - 15 oz.) Bodyguard that has the shrouded hammer that still gives you single action capability.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[wildfowl]

THANKS FOR THE HELP

 

[Double-O-Dave]

The Model 638 (alloy frame, stainless steel barrel and cylinder) is the Airweight version, and the Model 649 (all stainless steel) are the 2 models that fill your specifications. Here is a link to one of my previous posts with photos of my Humpback collection:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...38-no-dash-vs-model-38-2-a.html#post138201473

By the way, on the used gun market, you can occassionally find a Model 438, but this has an alloy framed, blued steel cylinder and barrel. You can occassionally find nickeled Model 38s, which may meet your needs.

Best of luck,

Dave