I have a question about the diffrences between two like revolvers - The Firearms Forum

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 04-27-2008, 12:51 PM

The S&W 36 & 37, is there any real differences between those two guns? They look the same (The snubby version) and, for the most part, look the same. So what's different?

TheJakster2 · 04-27-2008, 02:20 PM

My book says the the Model 37 has a alloy frame and cylinder, everything else was the same as the Model 36 except models prior to 1998 were not rated for high velocity ammo. Model 37 designation came along in 1957. Model 36 introduced as the "Chief's Target Special" Model 37 was Chief's Special Airweight.

Jake

Oneida Steve · 04-27-2008, 07:46 PM

I own one of each. Both are great little guns. They do look alike, and in a holster I'd pick the Model 36. For pocket carry, definitely the Model 37.

The alloy-frame Model 37 is made for folks who carry but (in the real world) probably won't ever need their gun. IMO the M37 is about the best purse/fanny pack/briefcase revolver S&W ever made.

BillP · 04-28-2008, 01:33 PM

I carried a 37 off duty for many years. It's small size and light weight make it ideal to tuck away when you are wearing light weight clothing that's not good with a holster. Many a time it wound up in my wife's purse which wasn't as bad as it sounds because she was a hell of a shot in those days.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 05-02-2008, 10:05 AM

Anyone have problems with the S&W 637? Just wondering.

04-27-2008, 12:51 PM	#1
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	I have a question about the diffrences between two like revolvers The S&W 36 & 37, is there any real differences between those two guns? They look the same (The snubby version) and, for the most part, look the same. So what's different? __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service -->

04-27-2008, 02:20 PM	#2
TheJakster2 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 274	Re: I have a question about the diffrences between two like revolvers My book says the the Model 37 has a alloy frame and cylinder, everything else was the same as the Model 36 except models prior to 1998 were not rated for high velocity ammo. Model 37 designation came along in 1957. Model 36 introduced as the "Chief's Target Special" Model 37 was Chief's Special Airweight. Jake __________________ Take a kid hunting and create a lifelong momory Gun control is being able to hit what you aim at.

04-27-2008, 07:46 PM	#3
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: I have a question about the diffrences between two like revolvers I own one of each. Both are great little guns. They do look alike, and in a holster I'd pick the Model 36. For pocket carry, definitely the Model 37. The alloy-frame Model 37 is made for folks who carry but (in the real world) probably won't ever need their gun. IMO the M37 is about the best purse/fanny pack/briefcase revolver S&W ever made. Last edited by Oneida Steve; 04-28-2008 at 07:30 PM..

04-28-2008, 01:33 PM	#4
BillP V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On a lake near Detroit Lakes, MN Posts: 192	Re: I have a question about the diffrences between two like revolvers I carried a 37 off duty for many years. It's small size and light weight make it ideal to tuck away when you are wearing light weight clothing that's not good with a holster. Many a time it wound up in my wife's purse which wasn't as bad as it sounds because she was a hell of a shot in those days.

05-02-2008, 10:05 AM	#5
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: I have a question about the diffrences between two like revolvers Anyone have problems with the S&W 637? Just wondering. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service Last edited by Mosin_Nagant_Fan; 05-02-2008 at 03:41 PM..