Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 1989
| Weight (empty) | 414 g (14.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 160 mm (6.30") |
| Barrel Length | 48 mm (1.89") |
| Height | 109 mm (4.29") |
| Width | 33 mm (1.30") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 240 m/s (787 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 233 J (172 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 15 m (16 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: .38 Special
The Smith & Wesson Model 638 Bodyguard Airweight is a five-shot, double-action/single-action J-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special and rated for continuous +P use. The 638 is the stainless steel and aluminum alloy version of the classic Bodyguard design, featuring the distinctive shrouded hammer that is the hallmark of the Bodyguard series. The hammer shroud is an integral part of the frame that extends upward to enclose most of the hammer, leaving only a shortened cocking spur protruding th...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Carl Hellstrom