Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?

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 $459.99 compared with $999.99 for the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?

The S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery has the higher magazine capacity at 7 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense.

S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense vs S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery

The short answer

The S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery 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 $459.99 versus $999.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery carries more rounds (7 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is lighter (15 oz vs 31.7 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 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?: They differ mainly in caliber (.38 Special vs 9mm), model (637 vs 986), capacity (5 rounds vs 7 rounds) and barrel length (1.9" vs 2.5").
Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?: 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 $459.99 compared with $999.99 for the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?: The S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery has the higher magazine capacity at 7 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense.

S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense vs S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery

Q: Are the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery the same caliber?

No. The S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is .38 Special and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery is 9mm.

The short answer

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?: They differ mainly in caliber (.38 Special vs 9mm), model (637 vs 986), capacity (5 rounds vs 7 rounds) and barrel length (1.9" vs 2.5").
Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?: 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 $459.99 compared with $999.99 for the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?: The S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery has the higher magazine capacity at 7 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense.

	S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $459.99	S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $999.99
Caliber	.38 Special	9mm
Model	637	986
Capacity	5 rounds	7 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	1.9"	2.5"
Overall length	6.31"	7.5"
Weight	15 oz	31.7 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Polymer	N/A
Frame size	Small - Exposed Hammer	N/A
Color	Glass Beaded Stainless Finish	Matte Stainless
Stock material	Uncle Mikes Boot	Synethic Grip/ Glass Bead
Sights	Front: Integral Rear: Fixed	Red Ramp Front, Adjustable Rear
Safety	Internal Lock	Internal Lock

	S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $459.99 cheapest of 11	S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $999.99 cheapest of 12
Caliber	.38 Special	9mm
Model	637	986
Capacity	5 rounds	7 rounds✓
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	1.9"	2.5"
Overall length	6.31"	7.5"
Weight	15 oz✓	31.7 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Polymer	N/A
Frame size	Small - Exposed Hammer	N/A
Color	Glass Beaded Stainless Finish	Matte Stainless
Stock material	Uncle Mikes Boot	Synethic Grip/ Glass Bead
Sights	Front: Integral Rear: Fixed	Red Ramp Front, Adjustable Rear
Safety	Internal Lock	Internal Lock