Smith & Wesson Ladysmith 60: Compact .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver vs S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense
The short answer
The Smith & Wesson Ladysmith 60: Compact .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense 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 $599.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is lighter (15 oz vs 21.6 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Smith & Wesson Ladysmith 60: Compact .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs .38 Special), barrel length (2.1" vs 1.9"), overall length (6.56" vs 6.31") and weight (21.6 oz vs 15 oz).
- Which is cheaper, the Smith & Wesson Ladysmith 60: Compact .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver or the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?
- 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 $599.99 for the Smith & Wesson Ladysmith 60: Compact .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Are the Smith & Wesson Ladysmith 60: Compact .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense the same caliber?
- No. The Smith & Wesson Ladysmith 60: Compact .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver is .357 Magnum and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is .38 Special.
