Yes. So me thinks I'll pack +P's and shoot regular .38 Specials out of her, most of the time, even though thre barrel is stamped .38 + P......I don't think those are stainless. The frame is aluminum. The cylinder and barrel might be stainless.
Thanks, Gunman!Here is a picture of the SMITH & WESSON 637
+p for carry...
Standard pressure for most of your practice. And a cylinder (or two, if you can handle it) of carry ammo for function / Point of Impact check.
+p is.... snappy in those little airweights.
-J- (proud owner and carrier of a 642)
Yes. So me thinks I'll pack +P's and shoot regular .38 Specials out of her, most of the time, even though thre barrel is stamped .38 + P......
Cool! So, you're a Venture Bros. fan too, huh????Having put over 1K of my handloaded +p ammo through a Smith 442, it did not show any signs of loosening, even the crane screw! It will outlast YOU in the +p shooting department, feel free!
Worst case scenario, if you are original buyer, they have an awesome warranty.
Those 637s rule. All I can find on the shelves are the hammerless ones. I rarely pocket carry and the single action function of a hammered model would be fun at the range!
Years ago, I had a curved butt Mod. 19 snub. Shooting MAGS outta that thing was "Fun"......Great little gun. +P loads will definitely give you a "jolt", though - especially 158 grain +P lead semi-wadcutter hollow points (aka, "Chicago loads"). I reserve those for my Model 64.
Years ago I had a curved butt too... but back on topic! I recently traded away a Model 66 and it wasn't all that pleasant to shoot with .357 either, despite the 6" bbl! I'd imagine the lightweights would be pretty darned unpleasant.Years ago, I had a curved butt Mod. 19 snub. Shooting MAGS outta that thing was "Fun"......
Years ago I had a curved butt too... but back on topic! I recently traded away a Model 66 and it wasn't all that pleasant to shoot with .357 either, despite the 6" bbl! I'd imagine the lightweights would be pretty darned unpleasant.
It's titanium alloy (as strong as steel, lighter than aluminum).
The 637 was my first handgun and is still my B.U.G. when I carry two.
Hate to break it to you, but the 637 is Aluminum alloy...
-J-