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Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 637 Revolver

March 5, 2025September 21, 2022 by Travis Pike

My dad came to me looking for a concealed carry gun. He wanted a small revolver, and he had a number of requirements. First, he wanted at least a .38 Special +P. Second, he wanted an exposed hammer, and third, he specifically did not want what he called a’ dinky’ little grip. I translated those … Read more

What I’m Carrying Now: A Springfield XD and 2 Extra Mags

March 6, 2025April 10, 2020 by admin

[This post is part of our series, What I’m Carrying Now. If you’d like to submit a photo and description of the gun, holster and gear you’re carrying in the new world in which we live, send it to us at thetruthaboutguns@gmail.com with WICN in the subject field.] Billb writes . . . This is my EDC when … Read more

Interview With an Operator: Why I Prefer a Revolver for Personal Defense

February 2, 2019 by Elaine D

Greetings TTAGers. This is the last part of my interview with Male Concubine (see earlier posts here), who has persistently and consistently irritated TTAG readers with his love of guns and shooting. No doubt y’all won’t miss him a bit, but I’m sure he’ll be back for more interviews sometime in the future. ED: Hey … Read more

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson 360J Japanese Service Revolver

August 1, 2018 by TTAG Contributor

A reader who prefers to remain anonymous writes: The sun seems to have set on the era of the police service revolver. The revolver soldiers on across the world, but often as a matter of economy over choice. Yet, there are exceptions to this. The Smith & Wesson 360J is a .38 special only version … Read more

New From Smith & Wesson: Model 360 J-Frame .357 Revolver

July 26, 2017 by Dan Zimmerman

Is there a more iconic snubby than the venerable Smith J-Frame? Let’s not argue the point here. Let’s instead note that the Springfield gun giant has just announced a new addition to the already extensive J-Frame lineup. The Model 360 features an unfluted cylinder, black over FDE color scheme, scandium frame and the capability to … Read more

New LaserLyte SML Laser Sight for Smith & Wesson J-Frames

October 20, 2010 by Robert Farago

Press release:

LaserLyte is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Side Mount Laser (SML) line to now offer a unit that fits nearly all Smith & Wesson J-frame revolvers including 637 and 642 models. The new and inventive SML is easily mounted underneath the rubber grip of the revolver and is the only laser system available that allows the customer to retain the factory grip and holster the firearm. The SML will also work with many popular aftermarket rubber grips such as Hogue or Pachmayr brands.

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