Retro Carry

[DMark]

I shot an IDPA Bug Gun match several weeks ago with my Dad's Old Model 36. I had forgotten just how easy to carry a S&W J-Frame is.

SO......., Tracked down this Model 37 AirWeight and after a couple of Retro Mods (T-Grip, Bobbed Hammer, Smooth Trigger Face) and an action job, I'm back to the future with the 1968 made S&W. Carry ammo is Buffalo Bore standard pressure 158gr Soft Lead SWCHP-Hard Cast. This weapon is an easy POA-POI out to seven yards.

DISCLAIMER: DON'T WORRY -NO ORIGINAL PARTS WERE MODDED IN THE MAKING OF THIS CARRY WEAPON!

[BrasilNuts]

This is a awesome picture!

[56FordGuy]

That's really nice.

[gregintenn]

Nice one. My wife carries an old flat latch mod 37. It is a fine handgun.

[VERO1]

Old school rocks! Plastic guns wish they could be half as bad azz!

[Guest Jcochran88]

That looks very nice. How does it feel weight wise compared to the newer models?

[frankmako]

i carry a model 60 that i got in the 80's as my "bug" on duty. the hammer is bobbed and it got the clip draw clip on it. this gun replaced my model 36 pin barrel as my bug. i carry hydro shock +p+ ammo that is issue at work in it.

[DavidD]

Very nice. The bobbed hammer is the bomb. I'd be afraid of scratching it while carring though because it is just way to purdy.

[DMark]

.... How does it feel weight wise compared to the newer models?

The all steel Model 36 is 19oz. The Airweight Model 37 with its alloy frame is 12.5oz. Both are light, but you can really feel the difference between the two. Odd, but sometimes I notice the BlackBerry on my hip more than the 37. Might be the better holster for the 37.

Recoil with the Buffalo Bore is a hard push with the 36 and a sharp snap with the 37. These early Airweights are not +P rated.

[Guest pwhphd]

The beauty of the blueing on this Smith & Wesson is what inspired acquiring, accumulating, or collecting handguns for many of us. Tactical black, Stainless Steel, Camo, and Polymer may have their place, but it is very hard to deny that the deep blued finish on this firearm is absolutely beautiful!

[DMark]

The beauty of the blueing on this Smith & Wesson is what inspired acquiring, accumulating, or collecting handguns for many of us.....

I agree.

A couple of years ago I realized that I didn't have a single Blue Steel S&W other than my Dad's ole' 36.

I sat out to fix that and now have....., Ugggg...., Welllllll..., Hmmmm..., A Lot.

[Chris]

Very nice. Love the classic look.

[JPS]

That's really pretty.

[DMark]

Thanks everybody for the kind comments.

I'll take a look around the gun-room later and post up some pics of something else that ya might find interesting.

Later,

[gunsablazin]

While it is, no doubt a very fine little gun, it's way too pretty to carry!