Smith & Wesson M637 Revolver 38 Special 1.88" Barrel 5 Round Stainless Steel Finish 163050
Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers have had your back since 1950. These small revolvers were designed to fire a full power round and are as simple and easy to use as they are reliable. Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it is no surprise that the Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular, small-frame, defense revolver on the market.
The Model 637 is a variation of the Model 37 Chiefs Special Airweight® that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements. This ultra-light revolver is a favorite back-up and concealed carry firearm.
• Lightweight alloy frame for easy carry
• Stainless steel barrel and cylinder
• External hammer
• Rated for continuous +P Use
Made in the USA
Specifications :
Caliber 38 S&W Special
Size Small
Capacity 5
Action Single/Double Action
Barrel Length 1.88
Grip Synthetic
Sights Integral
Optic Ready No
Safety None
Color/Finish Silver
State Compliance Ca,Co,Ct,De,Hi,Md,Ma,Nj,Ny,Or,Ri,Vt,Wa
Threaded Barrel No
Barrel Material Stainless Steel
Frame Aluminum
Laser No
Performance Center No
10Lb Trigger No
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 38 Special (38 S&W Special, 38 Colt Special) was introduced in 1902. It is essentially a slightly extended 38 Long Colt case, length 1.1551 inches, with operating pressure increased from 13,000 to 17,000 psi. Bullet diameter is .357-inch. The 38 Special became the gold standard personal defense revolver cartridge and was standard among most American law enforcement agencies for many years. Bullet weights vary from 110 to 158 grains, with a 158-grain bullet at 800 feet per second the most common. In the 1960s pressure was increased again to 18,500 psi, creating the 38 Special +P load, with increased velocity and energy. 38 Long and Short Colt ammunition can be fired in any 38 Special chamber, but not the reverse. 38 Special +P is safe in modern steel-frame 38 Special revolvers, but should not be used in aluminum-frame 38 Special revolvers. 38 Special remains a standard and popular revolver chambering.
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Craig Boddington
