S&W 638 - The Firearms Forum

cohoskip · 11-17-2007, 10:02 AM

Well, I picked up my new S&W 638 yesterday, and as with any new acquisition, I am anxious to get out to the range and see what I can do with it.

Neat little gun. .38 Special +P...

Pistolenschutze · 11-17-2007, 10:12 AM

An excellent snubbie, coho! The 638 is the hammerless version as I recall. I own two 637s which are identical aluminum frame revolvers except that they retain the exposed hammer. Both of mine have served me very well indeed.

cohoskip · 11-17-2007, 10:15 AM

Pistol, the 638 has a shrouded hammer. I chose it so I could choose single action if desired...

Pistolenschutze · 11-17-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cohoskip

Pistol, the 638 has a shrouded hammer. I chose it so I could choose single action if desired...

I chose the 637 for the same reason, coho. I like to have the capability of single-action use if I need it. I forgot the 638 simply shrouds the hammer rather than making the revolver DAO.

Bruce FLinch · 11-17-2007, 06:29 PM

I have the 642 with the Hammerless frame in Aluminum. 5 shot .38+p. Nice pocket rocket

noslolo · 11-19-2007, 02:15 AM

I hope you enjoy it, I've wanted a S&W snubbie for a long time.

11-17-2007, 10:02 AM	#1
cohoskip V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Summer: Chimacum, WA; Winter: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 189	S&W 638 Well, I picked up my new S&W 638 yesterday, and as with any new acquisition, I am anxious to get out to the range and see what I can do with it. Neat little gun. .38 Special +P... __________________ To err is human, to forgive divine Neither is Marine Corps policy... NRA Life Member -->

11-17-2007, 10:12 AM	#2
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: S&W 638 An excellent snubbie, coho! The 638 is the hammerless version as I recall. I own two 637s which are identical aluminum frame revolvers except that they retain the exposed hammer. Both of mine have served me very well indeed. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

11-17-2007, 10:15 AM	#3
cohoskip V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Summer: Chimacum, WA; Winter: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 189	Re: S&W 638 Pistol, the 638 has a shrouded hammer. I chose it so I could choose single action if desired... __________________ To err is human, to forgive divine Neither is Marine Corps policy... NRA Life Member

11-17-2007, 06:29 PM	#5
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: S&W 638 I have the 642 with the Hammerless frame in Aluminum. 5 shot .38+p. Nice pocket rocket __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

11-19-2007, 02:15 AM	#6
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: S&W 638 I hope you enjoy it, I've wanted a S&W snubbie for a long time. __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"