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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a variant of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight]], which is itself a stainless steel version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight]]. The Model 638 features a shrouded hammer making it more suitable for concealed carry inside clothing. The hammer is not fully shrouded however, with the tip of the hammer spur just protruding outside of the frame meaning that the revolver can still be cocked and fired in single action, unlike the double action only [[Smith & Wesson Model 642]] | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a variant of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight]], which is itself a stainless steel version of the [[Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight]]. The Model 638 features a shrouded hammer making it more suitable for concealed carry inside clothing. The hammer is not fully shrouded however, with the tip of the hammer spur just protruding outside of the frame meaning that the revolver can still be cocked and fired in single action, unlike the double action only [[Smith & Wesson Model 642]]. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 14:15, 27 August 2014
The Smith & Wesson Model 638 Airweight is a variant of the Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight, which is itself a stainless steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight. The Model 638 features a shrouded hammer making it more suitable for concealed carry inside clothing. The hammer is not fully shrouded however, with the tip of the hammer spur just protruding outside of the frame meaning that the revolver can still be cocked and fired in single action, unlike the double action only Smith & Wesson Model 642.
Specifications
(1996 - Present)
- Type: Revolver
- Country of Origin: USA
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Weight: 0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)
- Length: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Barrel Length: 1.9 in (4.8 cm)
- Feed System: 5 round cylinder
- Fire Modes: Single/Double Action
The Smith & Wesson Model 638 Airweight and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCIS: Los Angeles - Season 5 | L.L. Cool J | Sam Hanna | "Three Hearts" (S5E21) | 2014 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.
- Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight