Looking for a lightweight snub and came across this one. It's 96% with box and they are asking $240. In the same case there is as taurus 85 SS for $225. My question is the 37 in line price wise? Is the taurus a better buy? As you can tell I'm leaning toward the S&W because of the weight difference. Are those 5 or 6 oz really going to make that big a deal?
S&w 37
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Mark IV Series 80
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Check the M37 using Jim March's checklist:
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57816
If it checks out OK, then it's worth the money.
The Airweight makes a big difference in carry-ability. It won't sag a pocket down like an all-steel snubbie will.
I wouldn't consider the Taurus.
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57816
If it checks out OK, then it's worth the money.
The Airweight makes a big difference in carry-ability. It won't sag a pocket down like an all-steel snubbie will.
I wouldn't consider the Taurus.
Like Mark IV Series 80 has stated, if the Smith & Wesson
model 37 checks out as per Jim March's excellent tip's; by
all means go for it. I've always like S&W's Airweight
5-shot snubbies.
I wouldn't part with my vintage S&W
model 60 Chief's Special; but, if I didn't have one I would
strongly consider either a S&W model 37 or 38.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
model 37 checks out as per Jim March's excellent tip's; by
all means go for it. I've always like S&W's Airweight
5-shot snubbies.
I wouldn't part with my vintage S&Wmodel 60 Chief's Special; but, if I didn't have one I would
strongly consider either a S&W model 37 or 38.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
I own a model 37 with the bright nickel finish bought new about 12 years ago and still think its one of the best all around concealment guns ever made. If it really is 96% I'd say go for it. As far as the weight is concerned you will notice a significant difference if you carry it anyway other than on a belt holster.
Johnny Guest
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Quite a good buy nowadays - - -
- - - Especially for one in such good condition. I've had one for many years and have carried it so much in an ankle holster that it probably only has about 40% original finish. It has been to a Smith armorer twice now, because of excessive use of hot handloads.
Now I practice with light loads, but still carry 158 gr. LSWCHP +P in it.
Contrary to other remarks, you CAN shoot +P in the little S&W and Colt alloy frame guns, just not very much. It will NOT blow one up. It WILL put needless wear and tear on the lockwork, and it will develop end shake, probably within 1,000 rounds.
If I were to get a new one today, I would test it with some standard velocity lead RN 158s, or perhaps with the 130 JRN "military" load, just to make sure it functioned okay and was on paper. Then I would shoot five to 10 of the 158 +P, and memorize point of impact. I would thereafter carry it with the 158 LSWCHP, against a real personal defense problem. My periodic practice would, again, be with light-to-medium handloads or factory wadcutters.
I'd buy that little pistola in an instant, if I had a few extra bucks, even if I alrady had a carry piece. In fact, if you don't want it . . . .
Best,
Johnny
- - - Especially for one in such good condition. I've had one for many years and have carried it so much in an ankle holster that it probably only has about 40% original finish. It has been to a Smith armorer twice now, because of excessive use of hot handloads.
Now I practice with light loads, but still carry 158 gr. LSWCHP +P in it.
Contrary to other remarks, you CAN shoot +P in the little S&W and Colt alloy frame guns, just not very much. It will NOT blow one up. It WILL put needless wear and tear on the lockwork, and it will develop end shake, probably within 1,000 rounds.
If I were to get a new one today, I would test it with some standard velocity lead RN 158s, or perhaps with the 130 JRN "military" load, just to make sure it functioned okay and was on paper. Then I would shoot five to 10 of the 158 +P, and memorize point of impact. I would thereafter carry it with the 158 LSWCHP, against a real personal defense problem. My periodic practice would, again, be with light-to-medium handloads or factory wadcutters.
I'd buy that little pistola in an instant, if I had a few extra bucks, even if I alrady had a carry piece. In fact, if you don't want it . . . .
Best,
Johnny
VictorLouis
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Very nice deal
Then, all you'll need is a nice bob-job of the hammer spur.
Then, all you'll need is a nice bob-job of the hammer spur.
For pocket carry the weight does make a lot of difference. Older S&W Airweights were not rated for +P but newer ones are. I have a post agreement/pre keylock 637. If an older one was shot with many P+ loads it may suffer from frame stretch. Try to get the seller to let you shoot it before purchase if possible.