S&W 637 Airweight .38 Special Snub Nose Revolver Review & Shoot

This video reviews the top 5 most popular revolvers based on recent sales data, featuring expert commentary on their features and suitability for various applications. The instructor, an experienced shooter, highlights the Ruger SP101, Heritage Rough Rider, Ruger LCR, Taurus Judge, and Colt Python, offering insights into their performance, mechanics, and value. The list emphasizes market demand over personal preference for concealed carry.

This video provides an unboxing and initial overview of the Heritage Roscoe .38 Special revolver. The presenter, Brian from First Shot Tactical, highlights the contents of the box, including the firearm, manual, lock, and warning labels. He emphasizes that the Roscoe is chambered in .38 Special and advises against firing .357 Magnum rounds due to potential wear and malfunction. The video also demonstrates the basic operation of the cylinder release, ejection rod, and the difference between single-action and double-action trigger pulls, including measured trigger weights.

This review covers the Rock Island Armory AL3.1 revolver, highlighting its suitability for concealed carry. The firearm is constructed from stainless steel, features a 2-inch barrel, and has a 6-shot capacity chambered for .357 Magnum or .38 Special. The speaker, an experienced individual, notes its comfortable rubber grips, smooth double-action and crisp single-action trigger pulls, and practical sights. It's presented as a simple, stout, close-range option weighing around 1.5 pounds.

The Yankee Marshal addresses viewer criticism regarding his assessment of the .38 Special cartridge in small revolvers. While acknowledging the .38 Special's viability, he argues that for new purchases, it's an obsolete choice due to superior modern alternatives like the .327 Federal, .32 H&R Magnum, or 9mm in similar-sized revolvers. He emphasizes that no task a .38 Special can perform cannot be done better by another caliber in a comparable firearm.

This video presents a top 15 list of revolvers recommended for concealed carry, compiled by God Family and Guns. The list is presented in no particular order and covers a range of manufacturers, calibers, and features, emphasizing concealability, reliability, and shootability. The presenter highlights specific models like the Colt King Cobra Carry, Ruger GP100, and Kimber K6S, discussing their strengths for everyday carry.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the .38 Special and 9mm handgun calibers, presented by firearms instructors. It delves into the mechanical design, terminal performance, efficiency in short barrels, recoil characteristics, reloading speed, versatility, and cost-effectiveness of each caliber. The analysis highlights that while 9mm generally offers superior ballistics and efficiency, the .38 Special excels in recoil management for certain shooters and offers versatility in .357 Magnum revolvers. The ultimate choice is presented as dependent on individual shooter capabilities and needs.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.