Smith & Wesson's Model 337 Airlite is a double-action .38 Special revolver on an aluminum frame, and this used, modern-production example, serial CFN1920, has a 3-inch barrel, a dark gray Cerakote finish and black rubber Crimson Trace Lasergrips. The bore is very good, the finish shows light marks and the supplier grades the gun very good overall.

Three inches of barrel on an aluminum frame is a useful middle ground: a longer sight radius than a snubnose in a revolver still light enough for all-day carry in a belt holster. The Cerakote gives the metal a uniform dark gray surface, and the Lasergrips add a laser aiming point for low-light use. This is a carry and home-defense revolver for someone who wants light weight without going all the way down to a 2-inch barrel, and it is ready to use as it comes.

Key features

• S&W 337 Airlite, .38 Special, aluminum frame
• 3-inch barrel, double action
• Dark gray Cerakote finish
• Black rubber Crimson Trace Lasergrips
• Used, light marks, very good overall

This revolver ships to the licensed FFL dealer you choose at checkout, where you fill out Form 4473 and pass the background check.