S&W Model 637 Airweight

Today we'll be taking a look at the Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight - .38 Special.

[@110policiaforcaehonra3]

working at dawn .. crowded police station .. delinquent arrested and this good video to help pass the time until finalizing the procedure .. thank you sir ..

[@Icarryone]

Thank you for your service, my friend. Stay safe.

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Revolvers are top notch I love all mine and still keep collecting. Nice video my friend

[@454pakr]

I agree. I have more attachment to my revolvers than semis. Simple elegance.

[@MrHolster]

Weasel

[@robertnation3077]

I bought a S&W 637 on whim this past winter & although I have a lot of carry guns both auto’s & revolvers this 637 has surprisingly become my summer EDC.

[@Icarryone]

👍😎

[@LA_Commander]

Robert I got a model 642 for summer carry as well since it gets very hot where I live. Put some Hogue grips on it and love them! Now the 642 is my all year round edc.

[@robertnation3077]

@@LA_Commander yip, those J frames will spoil ya. They carry so nicely.

[@gst69man]

I have my 1986 vintage air weight, what a beauty!

[@Icarryone]

Excellent.

[@williambeasley2582]

Very nice weapon I carried a model 642 performance center when I worked medical transfer for the prison system I love these tiny airweight revolvers.

[@Icarryone]

Me too.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I love revolvers an my father helped me learn on a J Frame. I absolutely love my Dads Ruger LCR with the CTC laser grips. Thanks for showing your S&W Model 637 airweight Icarryone.

[@Icarryone]

My pleasure Jerry.

[@ChrisvilleUSA]

You tell a damn good story, old timer. Since I saw the model 29 video, I've watched so many great video's

[@Icarryone]

I'm glad you've enjoyed them - thanks for watching.

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

I was never a fan of revolvers for self-defense until I went over to Robar here in Phoenix. I was dropping off some other firearms for custom work and they had an example pistol which was a hammerless Smith & Wesson airweight in 38 Special. They had done their custom job metal coatings on the pistol. The trigger in double action was phenomenal, quick, relatively light, and I absolutely loved their set up. I am currently on the lookout for used small revolvers to get Robar's treatment so that I can use it for concealment. I absolutely love those little air weights ESPECIALLY with the Pachmayer grips.

[@Icarryone]

Interesting.

[@BJWeed1]

I love my Smith & Wesson model 638 with the shrouded hammer, it is my EDC 90% of the time. Sometimes you just can't beat old school 🤠

[@Icarryone]

Agreed!

[@brandgz]

I have the same gun, same grips, and keep it loaded with the same std pressure hollow points. It has been my EDC, appendix IWB, for over 5 years. I am retired and rarely go anywhere without it. Obviously I agree 100% with this video.

[@Icarryone]

Thank you! 👍

[@mikecampbell5856]

Thank you for this video. I have had my 637 for awhile now and I love it. It is a handful, but I put on some VZ grips and they help a lot. A bit of arthritis in my hands make this an occasional shooter.

[@Icarryone]

👍😎

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hello to you, Glad I found you today. I have been educating myself on all styles of revolvers. I came across this exact firearm today when I was out doing errands. I do believe I will go back and purchase it after watching your clip. I will check under the barrel area for sure. The firearm is in a local shop nearby. I think the wife will like the feel and weight. Be well God bless

[@Icarryone]

👍🤠

[@beanalog8202]

Great video. I just purchased a S&W 637 Performance Center model and I really love it for my EDC.

[@Icarryone]

👍😎

[@dawg141]

I have a Model 36 with a 3" barrel that is carried on a semi-regular basis. And it loves 158 grain SWC. My carry load is the old FBI load in P+. It is amazing accurate once I found the correct grips for it.

[@Icarryone]

😎👍

[@scooterbob4432]

I got one, too and is my bedroom gun. Most of my ammo are Remington 158 LRN. Good you were able to find some SWC.

[@travisc3764]

My 637 is on me every where I go, it's so light I forget it's on me.

[@Icarryone]

👍🤠

[@Poppy999]

Love your videos and your voice.Your knowledge is correct and on point watch the video many times thank

[@Icarryone]

My pleasure Scottie.

[@StevenMelikean]

Sir, thank you for a very informative video. I bought this revolver yesterday and am looking forward to firing it at the range. Again, thank you very much!

[@Icarryone]

My pleasure.

[@miketreen7403]

I carry my old pre-number Baby Chief daily. I had the same problem with the grips so I went with the Hogue Compac grips. Every time I think about getting a newer version I just can’t bring myself to do it 😁

[@Icarryone]

👍😎

[@MidwayShooter]

I have the 442 & 642 and I carry them often. They 5 shot capacity isn’t the best out there but the simple use and reliability sure are.

[@Icarryone]

Agreed!

[@erich.2550]

5 shots is more than enough for one or two attackers. Situational awareness, and skillset with your weapon makes up for capacity. 👊🏽🎯

[@MrHolster]

Hard to beat a J frame

[@Icarryone]

Agreed.

[@butsmash]

I agree with the 3 finger grips, even though my hands aren't particularly large. The extra bit of surface to hold onto will definitely improve control/comfort at the range. Great video!

[@Icarryone]

Thank you.

[@mikehoncho4118]

The wilsom combat springs make this a much better shooter

[@gunnwild1]

Smith & Wesson...wheel gun perfection

[@Icarryone]

Yeah buddy!

[@pianobar7801]

great review - thanks for posting.

[@Icarryone]

Thanks for watching!

[@sigp227sasedc9]

A++ Long live the Republic and God bless America 🇺🇸

[@Icarryone]

👍🤠

[@albertgalvan3443]

Excellent video and presentation. I have the same pistol just ordered the same Pachmayer grips as well as the same holster. Hopefully grips will fit my large hands better than the stock ones.

[@Icarryone]

👍😉

[@TheRealCobraBurnout]

Great info and vid Sir. I really think your vids could be made into a Netflix series at this point. I love em!

[@Icarryone]

If I had your personality, I too could become an internet celebrity. Thanks buddy.

[@slimfire54]

That's a real nice Model 637 Icarryone .I have some Revolvers in different calibers and love shooting them.I would be great to shoot along side of you Icarryone.Thanks for the video, Slim.

[@Icarryone]

Sounds like fun, Slim.

[@johnsheehy2176]

I like the Pachmayr grips. I will be checking to see if they make them for my 40-year old Model 37.

[@Icarryone]

I'm pretty sure they do.

[@johnsheehy2176]

@@Icarryone Amazon dropped them off today. Now if I could just find some reasonably-priced .38 spl ammo.

[@harveygussow7913]

With all the jimbang stuff they put on autos these days it’s nicer to back to basics. Like I can remember the first time the Air Force asked me to Qualified with it. I said I have never shot a six shooter. He just smiled and walked .

[@Icarryone]

😎👍

[@jgharts4949]

I’ve never had a revolver. Doesn’t mean I haven’t thought about getting one. It’s just that I feel more comfortable reloading a semiautomatic then a revolver. I think the revolver would make a great car gun in that it’s reliable. I worried if someone walked up on your window when it’s down and you aren’t paying close attention, that little revolver might just be a perfect fit for a car gun when needed quickly. Good video as always! Thank you!

[@Icarryone]

Yes, there are plenty of scenarios where a revolver could come in handy.

[@cartelplug8183]

Revolvers is a must have for the man cave or just a collector don’t sleep on them

[@sisleymichael]

I live in hot S. Tx. We get 9 months of hot and 3 months of warm weather yearly. I carry one much of the time if in shorts and a t-shirt. The original point and click device. I carry 158gr soft lead SWC bullets at 890fps. The little barrel prevents getting the FBI load performance. Plenty of power and the bullet expands really well.

[@Icarryone]

👍🤠

[@markw4907]

Most folks are under the impression that a compact stubbie existed during the 1930s based on old movies, and Colt did produce a short barreled version of Positive. Smith didn’t begin making it’s own J frame until 1950 when it stretched the I frame(.38 Smith and Wesson)our for .38 Special.

[@Icarryone]

👍

[@thomasosteen1788]

This is on my want. Thanks for sharing.

[@Icarryone]

My pleasure, Thomas.

[@bobhartman2571]

Thanks ICO, good review. I have the same grips on my S&W 442. It works very well.

[@Icarryone]

😎👍

[@KD-lb9bg]

Excellent video, thanks much.

[@Icarryone]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scottf.3808]

Always love a good wheel gun....Nice info and vid.....Good stuff....

[@Icarryone]

Thanks Scott.

[@brianonthego]

Very nice. Just shot my new N frame 9mm yesterday. Need to get a nice 1 piece wood stock for it.

[@Icarryone]

😎👍

[@markw4907]

No doubt about it-when Smith created the Chief Special in 1950 and the Airweight version in 1952, they created something that will never go away. Elmer Keith tested a model 36 with 500 rounds of plus p ammo and couldn’t find any stretching of the frame!

[@Icarryone]

👍

[@m17x4v7]

thanks for another great video sir.

[@Icarryone]

Thanks Drew.

[@LA_Commander]

Those Pachmyr grips really do look great on that revolver. I have a model 642 and installed Hogue grips for the same reasons you mention. The Hogue grips made my gun 100% better at the range. Those Pachmyrs probably do the same. If the contest were based on just looks alone, those Pachmyrs would win lol

[@Icarryone]

👍🤠

[@Jolsen002]

I have found that a larger 357 with 38s loaded are a nice stepping stone for shooter ready to move up in the handgun world.

[@Icarryone]

👍✔

[@LionquestFitness]

I'm travelling long distance today and a S&W J frame airweight will be in my pocket.

[@Icarryone]

Excellent choice - and hope your travel is a safe and pleasant one.

[@LionquestFitness]

@@Icarryone Thank you my friend. Safe it was, but LOL Atlanta traffic is never pleasant. I'm glad to be home.

[@GavatronX9]

A lot of the younger generation says that revolvers are obsolete. They say they're thicker, which makes them harder to conceal. They only hold 5/6/7 rounds. (Kind of the same argument that 1911 haters have.) ;)

[@Icarryone]

Yes, that sounds about right.

[@GavatronX9]

@@Icarryone chalk one up for the glock boys.....lol.

[@nootnoot4373]

I’m 23 and carry my 70 series colt or j frame S&w

[@GavatronX9]

@@nootnoot4373 revolvers are better to have than NO gun at all.

[@risteardwest3384]

He's got excellent rubber grips on that gun it covers your whole three fingers also keeps the gun from jumping up a lot since it has a 2 inch barrel I would recommend those grips they run about $20 up to $34 depending on where you get them eBay's about your best bet

[@Icarryone]

👍🤠

[@willieb6529]

just found a 637-1 in pristine condition... it's my winter carry piece (summer it's a P32)... very accurate... i like my 637 because it doesn't have a Hillary hole (and i also found a Model 60 no-dash at the same time, too!)... you should point out to folks looking at used 637s (or any Airweight) to always check under the frame just at the barrel for any sign of a crack, especially if not buying from a reputable gun shop

[@Icarryone]

👍

[@rueridge7597]

I take my snubby to range at least once a month and run 50 rds through it. Work on trigger staging and accuracy. Tack driver up to 15 yards with my eyes. And always take 12 shots at 25 yards for good measure. Love Pachmayr grips to this day. As good as Hogue and others and much more reasonably priced. Not my first choice in a gun battle, but always glad to have and much better than holding your Johnson.

[@Icarryone]

Agreed!

[@slaughterhound8793]

I hear you on the stainless being less trouble & easier to take care of, but , like you I prefer the look of a blued handgun. In my case, so much so, that there aren't many shiny guns that I would want to own. I'd rather have the regular Model 37 with the blued finish, but you don't see very many new ones like that in gun stores these days.

[@Icarryone]

Agreed.

[@williamjones2970]

I carry my 637 pretty often.

[@Icarryone]

😎👍

[@johnfernandez7221]

I have the same model,and with pachmayr grips. Is a well balanced revolver. .38 special round still a proven performed. If a bad round,just keep pulling trigger and functions well.

[@Icarryone]

👍🤠

[@thomastommy1192]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. That's a nice gun. I think all steel would be better. I hope you have a blessed summer.

[@Icarryone]

There's certainly nothing wrong with an all steel snubbie. 👍

[@rebelray84]

I carry a S&W 638 as my edc loaded with the old FBI load 158 gr semi-wadcutter hollow points and a speed strip in my pocket.

[@Icarryone]

Excellent choice.

[@Jameskenomis3]

I own one, but I only carry it in the summer when I am wearing light clothing. I keep a bigger 357 magnum in the nightstand. I want the extra velocity for home defense since I don’t need to conceal it. The 357 mag in the nightstand is just my back up. I prefer 12 gauge for home defense. I want the predator to go down as fast as possible.

[@Icarryone]

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[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

You're correct! I've got a little J frame Chief's special that I picked up at the gun store I work at. It was backup gun for a policeman and he never used it I really enjoy carrying it! It's not +P either, what brand of 158 gr hollow points Do you use. I have only been able to find HornadyI Critical Defense Light non +P in my area.

[@Icarryone]

I mostly run my own reloads but the rounds you saw in this video are Winchester 158 gr. JHP.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

@@Icarryone Thank you Sir!!! I did find those and Hornady Custom JHP 158's on Lucky Gunner so I ordered some!

[@googlechicken]

I like the old “FBI load” LSWC

[@Icarryone]

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[@AlexR-j8r]

Does your cylinder have minor play in the rotation?

[@rls303]

Mighty fine. Thanks

[@Icarryone]

😎👍

[@zenjon7892]

The only thing I hated about mine was the factory grip, which Pacamyer fixed in quick order

[@scooterbob4432]

A 637 Airweight with a 3" barrel would be a perfect emergency survival gun while fishing or camping alone in the wilderness.

[@Icarryone]

👍🤠

[@Gieszkanne]

158gr standard pressure often dont expand shot from a snubnose.

[@Icarryone]

True!

[@richardkluesek4301]

5 hits of .38 standard velocity out of a J frame beats 16 misses of 9 mm +P+ from a wondernine everytime. And blued guns are beautiful until made ugly from harsh cleaning of powder and lead ring residue around the cyliinder/chambers by the forcing cone.

[@Icarryone]

👍

[@AaronBrand]

Does this gun work with moon clips?

[@Icarryone]

No, this model does not.

[@AaronBrand]

Icarryone That’s what I thought, but I appreciate your expertise and taking the time to share it!

[@minnesotanice369]

How can I tell if you can carry a revolver with all chambers loaded with hammer down? Thks

[@Icarryone]

Most modern revolvers have a drop bar or hammer block feature installed that make it perfectly safe to carry with all the chambers loaded.

[@bosse641]

Sure is nice.

[@Icarryone]

Thanks John.

[@figbassist753]

The 637 is a great gun. I wanted to purchase one but my local gun shop was sold out. They did have its blue steel cousin, the 437-2. I purchased it for a good price and recently installed a set of Hogue Monogrips on it. The new grips gave the gun much more controllability and it instantly became my go-to EDC. I carry it loaded with Buffalo Bore Standard Pressure 158 grain LSWCHPs in the winter and Hornady .38 Special +P 110 FTX Critical Defense in the summer months.

[@Icarryone]

Excellent.

[@G1FREAKZ]

Thats the one I want ,but my wife said NO 😳🤣✌

[@Icarryone]

You need to work of your bribery skills.

[@G1FREAKZ]

@@Icarryone Good news wife said I can have it for my birthday👍

[@geebav1]

My old reliable 642, without the Hillary hole (lock). Only gun I would replace it with, if I could find one would be a colt detective.

[@Icarryone]

I wouldn't mind having one of those.

[@jacobt1027]

Do they come in .357?

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Yes but not in the airweight frame

[@wheelerking8380]

My ex wife has 89 of these....all the same color, carries a different one every day....she likes variety she says

[@Icarryone]

🙃

[@williammccaslin8527]

My wife has 3 of them an loves them, one a standard, one w/laser, an one 3" ladysmith, an can shoot the heLL out of them.

[@Icarryone]

👍😎

[@harrycallahan692]

Those "J" frame revolvers are a fantastic CCW piece although I only collect the older models without that stinking Hillary Hole!

[@Icarryone]

Although I prefer they didn't have it, I'm not going to let a tiny little hole get in the way of evaluating the performance of a very nice revolver.

[@6h471]

@@Icarryone The hole doesnt bother me either. I've never had it cause me any trouble such as inadvertently locking, but if I did, I'd take the flag out, file the locking nub off of it, and put it back in. Cost $0.00. I have average size hands, and find the stock grips fine. I tried Hogues, but for me, they position the gun almost an inch higher in my hand than the stockers.

[@codemiesterbeats]

My mom keeps one, and I went to check her ammo based on some videos Paul Harrell did. I was wanting to make sure she had a decent ammo for self defense... already had what I was going to recommend loaded lol My mom is does not shoot often so a revolver is probably the best option.

[@Icarryone]

Agreed.

[@bigbadfnmonkey]

I love my Chiefs....cant deal with the new un's "Hilary Hole" tho....had one, never again. Best to you n yours brother, Mike.

[@Forever_Bestowing_Incompetence]

MY HUSBAND LOVES HIS 637!!!!!

[@Icarryone]

My wife loves this one! Ya know, perhaps we should keep them well away from each other.

[@Forever_Bestowing_Incompetence]

@@Icarryone LOL!!!!

[@stormshot119]

The key lock bothers me at a principle level. So I bought an all stainless steel Charter Arms Undercover. I absolutely love it.

[@Skeebins]

Nice avatar!

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

If you think my gin is old school....just take a good look at me my friend. Ha!

[@Icarryone]

I'm stealing this punchline, Larry.

[@captainahab8444]

do urself a favor and either don't buy one with a lock, or buy a lock delete kit for your 637

[@Icarryone]

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