What model is a 3" j frame .38 or .357 w a shrouded but still manually cock-able hamr

[TED]

What model is a 3" j frame .38 or .357 w a shrouded but still manually cock-able hammer?

I swear I saw one of these once in a botique gun store but I have not been able to find or see one anywhere since.

Can I get an assist?

Thanks.

TED

[flenna]

What model is a 3" j frame .38 or .357 w a shrouded but still manually cock-able hammer?

I swear I saw one of these once in a botique gun store but I have not been able to find or see one anywhere since.

Can I get an assist?

Thanks.

TED

The S&W Bodyguard 38 is their j-frame with a shrouded hammer. I haven't seen one with a 3" barrel but doesn't mean Smith didn't make one.

[TED]

Maybe it was a 2.5" that I saw?

[TED]

The S&W Bodyguard 38 is their j-frame with a shrouded hammer. I haven't seen one with a 3" barrel but doesn't mean Smith didn't make one.

Shrouded but still manually cock-able?

TED

[TED]

Ok, so it looks like a model 638 w 2.5" barrel is what I saw.

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...act=mrc&uact=8

[flenna]

Ok, so it looks like a model 638 w 2.5" barrel is what I saw.

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...act=mrc&uact=8

That looks like an evolution of the original Bodyguard. The hammer is shrouded but the top is exposed for cocking.

[MStarmer]

I've had one, it's quite a lint magnet for sure.

[norcalAF]

Not quite the same but this is what I have: SP101 spurless DAO

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[OTShooter]

There are several models like that. Here’s my Model 649, all stainless in .357 Magnum:
My_649s.jpg
There’s also the 638, with an aluminum alloy frame.

This design was introduced as a snag-proof single action revolver.

[ptman]

The 649 is a great option if you want to retain single action capability.
If you consider the light weight version, definitely take one out for a test drive.