Smith & Wesson Model 638

Smith & Wesson Model 638

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About Smith & Wesson Model 638

The Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular small frame personal defense revolver on the market. With decades of reliable performance to its credit, the J-frame line offers models capable of firing .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .38 S&W Special and the more powerful .357 Magnum loads.  Smith & Wesson offers these revolvers from our production, M&P, Pro Series, and Classics lines in three diverse hammer designs; internal, exposed and shrouded. Specifications: Weight: 15oz Overall Length: 6.31" Additional Info: Small Bodyguard Frame Additional Info: Airweight

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Firearms Review Rating 100%
3 Reviews Popularity #21953

MSRP:
$418.99
Used Price:
$293.29
Sale Price:
$377.09

Specifications

Category Rifles
Action Single/Double
Caliber .38 Special
Capacity 5
Gun Type Revolver
Sights Fixed
Barrel Length 1 7/8"

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Smith & Wesson Model 638 Reviews

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UXV1
September 6, 2018
Firearms Review Rating 100%

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Bought this about two months ago and is performing flawlessly. Extremely light and concealable. Only thing that could be done to improve this gun is changing the grip. The grips that it comes with out the box are a bit too small for my hands but once you

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Kevin S
June 10, 2018
Firearms Review Rating 100%

Everything I wanted! The gun is very nice!

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Richard K
May 10, 2018
Firearms Review Rating 100%

I've wanted this Model 638 for a few years, but didn't want to spend the price. It's not a revolver that is made to spend all day shooting at the range. When the price met what I wanted to spend, I ordered it here. Bud's had it to my FFL in about a week,

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Cliff G
March 21, 2017
Firearms Review Rating 100%

I do like S&W's J-frames and this one did not disappoint at all. After viewing Hickok45's part 2 video on the S&W Model 638 "Bodyguard", I had to have one!!! The ability to fire in either DA or SA while having a shrouded hammer spur is a huge plus too

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Elder Tom
January 20, 2016
Firearms Review Rating 90%

Have always had one or 2! Excellent concealed carry with option of single or double action.

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Penguini
March 4, 2015
Firearms Review Rating 90%

I traded for this gun a month ago and have been really impressed. The 642 is S&W's best seller, but the 638 gives you the ability to fire single action, with its shrouded-but-"cockable" hammer. This is nice when working up a load for the gun and needing t

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Smith & Wesson Model 638 Questions and Answers

Asked by geoz48 6 years ago

Does this model have the internal lock?

Unknown 6 years ago

Yes it does Shane. - FAMILY:638 Series - MODEL:638 - TYPE:Revolver - ACTION:Double / Single Action - FINISH:Matte Silver - STOCK/FRAME:Alloy Frame - STOCK/GRIPS:Black Synthetic - WEIGHT:15 Oz. - CALIBER/GAUGE:38 Special - CAPACITY:5 - BARREL:1 7/8" - OVER

Asked by geoz48 6 years ago

What does the "LE" mean?

Unknown 6 years ago

Law Enforcement model Shane. 163070LE - the standard model is the 103070. There is no difference in the pistols, the LE model is just designated LE by the manufacturer and may have extra accessories in the package such as a holster etc.

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