S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense vs S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition
The short answer
The S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense and the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition are both single/double action revolvers. The S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is the more affordable option, starting at $449.99 versus $1799.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is lighter (15 oz vs 59.5 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense and the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.38 Special vs .460 S&W Magnum), barrel length (1.9" vs 3.5"), overall length (6.31" vs 10") and weight (15 oz vs 59.5 oz).
- Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense or the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition?
- The S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $449.99 compared with $1799.99 for the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Are the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense and the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition the same caliber?
- No. The S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is .38 Special and the S&W 460 XVR .460 Magnum Revolver - Compact Powerhouse Edition is .460 S&W Magnum.
