Smith & Wesson Model 640 range report

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I recently got a Smith & Wesson model 640 no dash and yesterday I had a chance to shoot it for the first time. I jumped right in and used this gun for the state law enforcement qualification course. Long story short, I shot it O.K. 88% on the course which is no where near as good as I generally shot with my duty weapons back in the day but considering that 70% is the passing mark, that I have bad arthritis in my wrists and elbows and that I outshot some of the active duty guys there, I think I did alright. I am very happy with this gun and certainly feel very comfortable with it as my self defense weapon. I was worried about not having the ability to shoot single action but as some of you here have mentioned, it really did not seem to be needed. We only shoot out to 15 yards and I hit most of those shots. I am very happy that I am still able to pick up most handguns and pass a formal qualification course without any practice.

Thanks for letting me share.
 
Well first of all, I am delighted to see that you shot the course and qualified with a real world self-defense handgun. Of course most people can do better with a full sized service pistol, but this is a moot point if it isn't what you normally carry.

You didn't mention what stocks or grips you had on your S&W 640, but I find that the current crop of boot grips are too small to properly hold the revolver for accurate double-action shooting. If you don't carry it as a pocket or ankle gun I'd suggest that you look into larger grips. Check out: www.cdnnsports.com and/or www.cdnninvestments.com for a selection of high quality but low cost choices. Notice that they have a flat, minimum $10.00 shipping fee though.
 
Good point. I should mention that I actually left the grips it came with on the gun which are Uncle Mike's boot grips. It made it a littler harder to draw but I got a hang of it pretty quick. I do carry this gun in a pocket holster at times so I will leave the grips for now.

I do appreciate the advice.
 
I have a 640 no dash that I bought about a year ago. I carry it in either the pocket (jeans only) or IWB in a Don Hume holster, or in a SmartCarry. I wanted the gun to be as concealable as possible so I changed the rubber grips to the standard S&W magna grips. With practice it is possible to do a good job with those grips but the gun can move around a little in the hand and it is sometimes necessary to give the gun a little shake to move it back into ideal position.

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CDNN Investments have a wood grip that converts the round butt J-frame to a similar square butt configuration. It's easier to hold on to, but doesn't add any bulk where you don't want it (which is to say make the handle any longer). You can combine this with a small grip adapter that will add a little width and support for the second finger, but not make the butt any longer or wider.

I prefer this to the currently popular boot-grips, that only allow one to hold the gun with two fingers in most cases with the little finger wrapped under the bottom where it does no good. Rubber grips tend to stick to the pocket fabric and print as well as make the draw slightly more difficult.

I find that the wood stocks on my 3rd issue Colt Detective Special support the gun far better then any of those that were offered as factory S&W grips, and yet it are no harder to conceal in a pocket.
 
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