S&W model 64

[Jonesy814]

I bought a used 64-3 a couple years ago. I had never shot one but I liked the way it looked and an attractive price. Since then it had become my favorite revolver to take to the range. It sure makes me look like a good shooter and is just plain old pleasant to shoot. I was shooting with a friend a while back and he was amazed at how fast I could put 6 rounds onto a piece of steel with it. He tried a 6 round dump with his Ruger LC9 semi auto and wasn't even close to as fast, mainly due to the vast difference in muzzle flip between his 9mm and my heavy barreled revolver
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[fireman 9731]

The perfect all around revolver.

 

[redbone]

It is a classic. Model 10 on steroids!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

It is a classic. Model 10 on steroids!

I'm not sure about the steroids part because it's only a M10 in stainless instead if blued carbon steel. None the less it's a really nice revolver.

 

[wojownik]

Very nice Model 64, very nice indeed, but I guess it would be the Model 65 (.357) that got a little dose of steroids.

 

[9mmepiphany]

The perfect all around revolver.

Pretty close.

I campaigned a M64-8 last year in IDPA and held my own against the usual M686s and Ruger GP-100s. A couple of bad stages at the State Match relegated me to 2nd in my class.

Other than cleaning up/lubing the action and putting on some better grips, the largest improvement was painting the sights for some contrast...stainless on stainless is just hard to pickup

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Very nice Model 64, very nice indeed, but I guess it would be the Model 65 (.357) that got a little dose of steroids.

Not to be picky but I think the M13 would be the beefed up M10 lol. Ah heck, we need one of each!!!

 

[Panzerschwein]

Not to be picky but I think the M13 would be the beefed up M10 lol. Ah heck, we need one of each!!!

M13s were not "beefed up" any more than a Model 10.

 

[bannockburn]

Jonesy814

Definitely got a good one there! Always like the Model 10 for all around versatility, especially the heavy barrel versions.

 

[bikerdoc]

Read Bannockurns sig line.

 

[il.bill]

Some carry wear, but no stains on that classic revolver!

I have had a number of S&W K-Frame Revolvers and liked every one of them. I just bought a Model 64-5 off GunBroker last month and it quickly jumped near the top of my favorites list. They are just a pleasure to shoot.

 

[Shaq]

Comparing the LC9 to a heavy-barrel Mod. 64 is not a fair comparison. The LC9 is designed to be a small, light concealable pistol for close-up defensive use. The Model 64 is a full-sized, heavy handgun designed for uniform wear & firing a relatively low-pressure cartridge. The 9mm is a high-pressure cartridge that generates more energy than the 38 Special. Those factors, plus the moving slide would have to produce more recoil & slower follow-up shots.

 

[Panzerschwein]

A fine revolving belt pistol of police caliber, for sure.

I need to add one of Smith's and Wesson's Model 10 pistols to my collection soon.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Looking at your M64 again and it looks to be in good condition. I'm glad you got the original Service Grips with your revolver. Much of the times they have been replaced.

 

[Sergei Mosin]

Bill, is your Model 64 from that batch of Virginia Department of Corrections guns that were surplused out recently? I got one of those but still haven't gotten around to shooting it.

 

[Jonesy814]

I have a pre model 10 also. It has the tapered barrel. I prefer the heavier barrel for both shooting and looks
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[Hanshi]

I've had an M10 HB for nearly 45 years. That good revolver helped me set a range record at the police academy.

 

[bikemutt]

I picked up this 64-1 a while back. The previous owner saw fit to add adjustable sights to it. I'd sure like to meet the person who did all the heavy lifting, this one is a fabulous shooter.

 

[redbone]

Jonsey: it was my mental comparison of my 64 to my pencil bbl 10 that prompted my comment about a "10 on steroids". I like 'em both, but the 64 is the better shooter. I wasn't really sure thinking about internals or that stuff.

 

[Sistema1927]

I also like the M64. Mine is a "dash nothing":

 

[Panzerschwein]

I also like the M64. Mine is a "dash nothing":

FINE looking M64 pard!

 

[whatnickname]

Bought one last year on Gunbroker. The dealer purchased the entire lot of revolvers that were traded in by the Department of Corrections, state of Virginia. Mine was very unceremoniously stamped FCCW...Fulvania Corrections Center for Women. Plenty of outside wear from being taken out of and put back into racks. Mine lived in rack 37...as stamped on the frame. I doubt that the revolver has been fired 100 rounds. My cost was $314 plus shipping. She'll put six shots into a quarter size group at 25 yards and shoots a 158 grain semi wad-cutter loaded up to 850 fps at the point of aim and dead center. One of my favorite revolvers to carry when I'm out and about at several places where I deer hunt. If it gets another nick on it it's no big deal!

 

[Panzerschwein]

As neat as it is to see more surplus wheelguns on the market, it's still a shame to see the agencies drop them from use. Revolvers are truly rare as hen's teeth in any law enforcement type environment today. I'm talking about actual entities that issue revolvers, not guys who carry a J-frame for backup.