What will I pay for a 2" M64?

[Jim PHL]

I've been back on the wheelie wagon for some time now, having replaced my Kel-Tec with a lightweight "J"; (actually a M37 w/bobbed hammer); a 3" M65 because DHart made me and a 4" M65 (looks like a police trade-in) on it's way soon. (Gunbroker: $230 total by the time I pay for transfer-how'd I do?)

I've always liked the looks and feel of the 2-1/2" M66's and M19's but they don't appear to be that much more compact than my 3" M65. I usually shoot .38's anyway and love the look of the 2" M10's and M64's. (Is it weird that I love stainless but the gun I carry in my pocket is blued?)

Anyway, once I get it I can definitely see myself occasionally "packing" a 2" 10 or 64. So, once I find one, what's it gonna cost? Since they are not being mfr'd, I'd expect a little too much, but if a ton were made and they're not that rare, maybe not too bad? (I hope?)

 

[grimjaw]

I got lucky and paid $325 + transfer for a used M64-3 3" in excellent condition. Somewhere in that range, I would think, but might go a little higher because snubs seem to.

jmm

 

[c_yeager]

Anyway, once I get it I can definitely see myself occasionally "packing" a 2" 10 or 64. So, once I find one, what's it gonna cost? Since they are not being mfr'd, I'd expect a little too much, but if a ton were made and they're not that rare, maybe not too bad? (I hope?)

The model 10 and 64 are still in production IIRC. S&W only halted production of the .357 K-frames. There have probably been more model 10s manufactured than any other revolver in the history of this country, so they arent going to be underrepresented on the used market.

 

[Jim PHL]

The current (web) catalog shows the M10 only in 4" and the M64 in 3" and 4". I've got those barrel lengths 'covered' and am specifically looking for a 2". I know there's been plenty of 4" M10's made but how common was the 2"? Anyone?

 

[c_yeager]

I wasnt paying attention

I havent seen all that many 2" examples myself.

 

[Moonclip]

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[Moonclip]

2" seem rarer and I'm looking for a 2" 10 or 64 or 15 myself, very rare around here it seems, I even had trouble finding 4" mod 10's a few years ago locally! I'm not that fond of my 2" mod 12 really for casual shoooting.

I cant' bring myself to spend a lot for a 2" model as I have got model 10's 4" even in recent years for well less than $150. I guess 4" models are much more common though as PD's and security companies are rarely if ever going to buy a 2" version and thus trade in's are usually in 4" or occasionally in older skinny barrel 6" versions.

Much over $300 though seems high to me for a 2" K frame 38spl. $230 OTD is not bad for a 4" mod 65 but 3" seem to bring more of a premium and have a following and while I do not generally like K frame magnums except maybe 2 1/2" 19's and 66's my dad did luck out and get a security company trade in 65-2 4" for $129 last year! I replaced the chewed up slightly bent ejector rod and the pachmayr grips have a gouge but still very good deal in CA of all places.

 

[wheelgunner100]

CDNN had 2" 64 trade-ins from California Dept of Corrections back awhile ago. I got one for $249 if I remember correctly. It was cosmetically challenged but shoots just fine.

 

[dinosaur]

Jim PHL, check your IM box.

 

[Shear_stress]

Spoke to a nice fellow at CDNN earlier today. They have two CDC-issue M64 snubbies left in stock for $260 a throw. Get 'em while they last.

On the bright side, they somehow still have one hundred FN High-Powers in stock for $399. How is that possible? I thought everyone on this forum had, like, eight of these?!