[Spot77]

I don't own any revolvers and a local shop has a used S&W model 64 in stainless with a 3 inch barrel. It looks to be in very good condition, mechanically sound but with a fairly worn finish....probably holster wear since this was a police or security trade in.

I only want this as a fun/bump in the night/ maybe my wife will like it revolver....not looking for anything fancy.

Dealer says it will handle +p 38's.....true?

He's only asking $190....seems like a good price, especially in Maryland.


Your thoughts please?

[Preacherman]

Buy it! The 64 is an excellent gun, basically the standard Model 10 with a heavy barrel. It also has a round butt in the 3" version (if it has a square butt, someone changed the barrel). If you don't want it, please PM me with the gunshop's name - I'll buy it in a heartbeat for one of my disabled shooters!

[Spot77]

Your enthusiasm has sold me!

Actually I was pretty sold anyway, just needed to hear it from somebody with some S&W background.

I think he may have a few of these. If he has any left after I buy mine (in about two weeks) I'll pm you his number.

There were a few other Smith 38's there....different model number, parkerized....I can't remember the model right now....maybe Norton can chime in here.

But they were only going for $210.

[Jason Demond]

You will not be sorry, I can tell you that!

The Model 64 is my favorite .38 revolver. I have three 64's, and I am thinking about getting another.

I carry my Detroit police 64 all the time now.

[SapperLeader]

If he has any more let us know please. I would love to pick up a 64 in 3 inch configuration. Im looking at getting a model 10 3 inch this month, but would love the stainless over the blued gun. Great find though, let us know it shoots.

[Crownvicman]

I had a model 64 shoot it's barrel down range while qualifying. Make sure it's barrel is screwed in tight.

[chaim]

Spot, the 64 is the stainless M10.

There is no better carry/combat revolver than a 3" K-frame. I love my S&W 65LS. I've desperately wanted another 3" K-frame to go with it (one to customize a bit for carry when out of state) but people tend to hold on to their 3 inchers and when you do see them I usually see them for a premium.

If the shop has more 3" K-frames at that price or anywhere near it please PM me with the shop name. At $200 for the revolver itself I should be able to have the exact gun I want for around $350 after mods (there really needs to be a drool smilie).

[Preacherman]

Hey, back off, you vultures! :D

Let me get a disabled shooter a 64 first, then the rest of you can pitch in and fight over the rest!

[Lloyd Smale]

it will work fine with +p ammo its basically the same gun as the .357 model 65 with the chambers cut shorter.

[Stainz]

'Holster wear' on a SS? I suppose you mean shiney spots... the remainder of the revolver could be shined with Flitz, etc to match. I did that on a scratch and ding special 3" 65 I bought about a year ago - a PR police trade-in from Centerfire Systems for $200. I actually had to take it to my 6" buffer and some rouge for the deeper gouges. I added a Hogue wood monogrip. Folks at the range who saw it when it arrived wouldn't believe it was the same revolver. As is usual in police trade-ins, the innards were clean and had no wear - perfect bore, too. I oiled it - broke it in with some dry-fire - and my wife has the '65LS'-ish revolver she wanted. I would grab a 3" 64 in a heartbeat at that price... that is all we need here - that 65 will only see 158gr +P LHPSWC's here, anyway!

Stainz

[Spot77]

I had a model 64 shoot it's barrel down range while qualifying.


ow....that stinks. I'll be sure to go over every inch of it.


'Holster wear' on a SS? I suppose you mean shiney spots

Need to look at it again I guess. It seemed like "dull" spots I guess....or.....like a chrome bumper that's just kinda' lost its luster in certain places. Also has a number engraved on it, though it's pretty faint. I'll take your advice on the Flitz.

I'm not terribly worried about the finish.....just want a good, safe and affordable revolver, but if it can look good too......bonus for me.

If I didn't need my cash to go out of town this week (heading to Nashville) I'd scoop it up Monday. I suppose I should go put a deposit on it though....sounds like it could sell fast!

[BusMaster007]

The Model 64 NY-1 was the gun I qualified with when I drove Armored Car.
I had the audacity to install a Hogue nylon grip on it...nice firearm.

Then one of the 'chicks' used it to qualify with and basically took it over, 'cuz it belonged to the company. :rolleyes:
So, I ended up with a Model 10, which I promptly put MY grips on. The gal that swiped my other gun somehow didn't like her '64' as well after that! :evil:

[greyhound]

Hey Spot-

I bought my 64 (4" police trade in) for (I think) $320 at White Marsh Arms in November 2002. It had no wear and they told me it was a "trainer" revolver.

$190 sounds like a good deal!

Maybe the prices are starting to loosen up back home?

I visited last weekend but didn't have time to gun shop, but I wondered if the Hap Baker range has the pistol section open yet......

[wunderkind]

So, Spot, did you snatch it up yet?

If not, do so ASAP-great price for a 3" M64.

My 4" was born in 1987. It was a correctional faciliity's gun. I think the worst thing it was ever subjected to was getting rained on during prisoner transports. I would guess it was only fired once or twice a year in qualifications. Lock up and timing is perfect.

I gave 225.00 for it, and thought that was a good buy for a barely-used service revolver. 190.00 for a 3" version? Now that's a deal.

As much as I like the new technoplastic guns in 9mm and .40, there's something reassuring about taking a S&W K-frame .38 to the range.

[Spot77]

Didn't get it as I'm heading out of town, but I did call the fella' and left a message for him to contact me about it.


Thanks for the replies! Smith and Wesson have made so many models and variations over the years.....wow....

[Norton]

Can't remember what the deal was on the Parkerized one....but it was pretty cool looking. Maybe I need to snatch that puppy up for and "extra" :evil:

[sm]

Though I prefer the blue of a model 10 , I have really enjoyed my 3" RB HB model 64.

Our Mr. Camp had something to say as well: http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com

Really though...you folks REALLY do not want a antiquated design, holding only 6 rds, one that might get scratched, or requires taking care of a finish...

...I hear they have some really nice semi-auto Police Trade ins now-a-days... :evil:

Oh shut up Preacher...err...Forgive me Father...oh hell ....work with me here :D NO - I am not guilty of one the seven deadly sins...just providing an optional idea for buyers is all.... :p

[Tacoma]

Sounds like a very good deal (assuming it's not all worn out). As for the cosmetics, you can use flitz and/or mothers mag polish and it will come out beautiful. You can also use a scotchbright pad to uniformly dull the gun as well. It's one of the advantages of SS.

p.s Love mine.

[Norton]

There used to be a site up somewhere that was a step by step guide to evaluating a used revolver (and semi-auto as well)......anyone recall the address?

I seem to remember that it was very logical and methodical and would be of great help in this sort of purchase.

[sm]

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=1430

We thumbtacked it to the top of the THR Revolver Forum. :p

[Norton]

Doh! :o That's what i get for getting to threads via the "new post" search rather than through the individual forums!

[sm]

Don't feel bad...I trip over stuff all the time around here.

Next time you will be the one pointing me to something I tripped over . :)