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Offline Cheesehead

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Anything wrong with the 638?
« on: January 06, 2009, 05:40:37 PM »
I have been looking at small revolvers and I keep coming back to the S&W 638. They seem perfect for concealed carry or even home defense. I have never fired one. I think I want one. Anything wrong with them?

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Re: Anything wrong with the 638?
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2009, 06:22:24 PM »
It is my most frequently carried CCW.


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Re: Anything wrong with the 638?
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2009, 12:42:27 AM »
I'm with Graybeard on this one, my M38 is my favorite snub carry gun.  The new 638s are just as stylish (my thought)  and are made to handle +P ammo.  You really cannot go wrong with them.  JMTCW.  Mikey.

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Re: Anything wrong with the 638?
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2009, 12:53:37 PM »
I LOVE mine!! 
  Its a good companion and can be carried many ways. It allows for a SA aimed shot or no snag hammer for the fast double action shots.. Overall its a good one!!

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Re: Anything wrong with the 638?
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2009, 12:58:52 PM »
that  is what  my dad  carried  the  body guard

i think  you can get it in 357  now

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Re: Anything wrong with the 638?
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2010, 08:39:04 AM »
There's not a thing wrong with a 638.  I shoot a 438 Bodyguard and wouldn't trade it for the world.  The 637 hammer hangs me up...I sold it in favor of the shrouded 438 and have never looked back.

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Re: Anything wrong with the 638?
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2010, 03:56:16 PM »
Nothing at all. I cut down my 637 hammer and added the CT Laser.