Used model 64's

[John Wayne]

If the guns are all mechanically sound, I think I'd prefer the cheapest version. SS will polish up nicely with a little effort, unlike a blued or nickel gun that has been neglected.

Every pre-MIM/IL K-frame revolver I've shot has had an amazing trigger. Still, for $275 + transfer fees, I think I'd rather spend another $100 or so and get a nice model 65 or 19.

*edit* to say that I've noticed some factory loads in .357 are so anemic that you might as well shoot .38 +P. This makes a good case for the model 64 and 15, especially for the recoil-sensitive.

 

[Elmer]

If the guns are all mechanically sound, I think I'd prefer the cheapest version. SS will polish up nicely with a little effort, unlike a blued or nickel gun that has been neglected.

Every pre-MIM/IL K-frame revolver I've shot has had an amazing trigger. Still, for $275 + transfer fees, I think I'd rather spend another $100 or so and get a nice model 65 or 19.

*edit* to say that I've noticed some factory loads in .357 are so anemic that you might as well shoot .38 +P. This makes a good case for the model 64 and 15, especially for the recoil-sensitive.

The .38's will shoot a little better too, with their shorter, lighter cylinder, the DA is just a little smoother....

 

[joe_security]

My pinned barrel/recessed chamber 4" SB Model 65 is a trusted friend, and I would not part with it in this lifetime. I think it dates to 1981. I shoot at 25-30 feet for SD/HD practice and it just about goes through one hole. Sometimes I change grips here and there but this revolver is a keeper.
I would never think of cocking the hammer for SD/HD. With Safariland Comp2 speedloaders, the reload is fast and smooth. I would wish for a black front sight, but Im not about to change this classic S&W.

 

[gunnie]

..."I would wish for a black front sight, but Im not about to change this classic S&W. "...

just hit the back of the post occasionally with a black sharpie? maybe the back of the rear sight channel, also? sure, anything but a PERMANENT fix. but isn't that what you want? completely gone with an appropriate solvent rinse/spray.

gunnie

 

[Old Fuff]

As an aside:

I will mention that J&G sales recently received a shipment of Smith & Wesson .38 Combat Masterpiece revolvers (model 15 in blue, 67 in stainless). All have been modified to double-action only, and are offered at attractive prices in various conditions.

 

[wlewisiii]

I had been planning on getting one of the J&G guns when a 4" 64-5 showed up at my FLGS for $329. That's higher than the J&G guns but 1) I could trade my Taurus 650 towards it, 2) it's both single & double action & 3) check it out for myself. Shipping & FFL would have evened out the cost as well.

Very good condition - a classic example of carried lots & shot little. (It also shows me how much practice I need as my skills are badly rusted!) It needs a bit of polish & I'd prefer a set of the S&W K Square Rosewood Combat Grips to the Packmayr's on it but other than that, I think I've found my handgun.

The Taurus wasn't bad - it's just that this one is so much better

William

 

[Elmer]

I used a girlfriend's dark red nail polish on mine..... low tech but it worked good enough to save my life......

 

[bflobill_69]

Being a former resident of the Peoples Republic of NY, I would have to agree with you assessment Gunnie...

Bflobill69

 

[OldCavSoldier]

These days I use bright red nail polish on the front ramps, over-coated by a layer of clear nail polish for pieces that may be shot in day to somewhat low light conditions. For low light conditions and the pieces I carry then, I use white-out over-coated by the clear nail polish. Works like a champ! At least for me!