chp5 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 OK – it’s not a competition revolver, but here’s my question. I have a line on an older S&W J frame M37 Airweight (1967 vintage). The owner wants $149 for it. The blueing is worn, but not terrible. For that price, I’m considering picking it up. However, I’d want to bob the hammer. Can I get this job done with my trusty Dremel and a file – or is it a bigger job than that? Any help appreciated. BTW – are these older Airweights as durable (e.g., can take +p ammo) and as light as the newer Airweights? Thanks for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Simpson Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 That's an outstanding price and you ought to snag it. You can get a spare hammer from Numrich or probably even Ebay and bob that one. It could be done with a Dremel and file without much problem. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Yep, take the hammer out and use the cut-off wheel to remove the spur. Then grind it to shape with a little sanding drum, rough-polish with a cratex tip, then put the dremel away and use sandpaper and finally steel wool to leave a nice smooth finish. No file needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 BTW – are these older Airweights as durable (e.g., can take +p ammo) and as light as the newer Airweights?Cy - They're not as durable as the present ones, and S&W will tell you not to shoot +P in the older ones. However, my "Gamer Airweight" (three inch M37 no-dash) has made it through a few boxes of Federal 158 grain +P LSWC-HPs without a problem.The issue with older alloy frame S&Ws isn't that they'll blow up with +Ps, but that wear accelerates with +P ammo. If you get it - and at $149, it's a steal - decide what you want to carry in it, shoot enough of that load to know how the gun behaves with it, and then practice with standard velocity ammo. Few J frames are ever worn out by shooting, even the older alloy frame ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 Thanks for the replies and advice! Cy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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