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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Tell me about the S&W Model 64

Posted: 3/15/2021 9:23:16 PM EDT

Stumbled across a photo of one. Looks a lot like a stainless Victory model. I have to admit it caught my eye.

I know it was Smith's first stainless revolver, so, any issues with them? Also know it's a bad time to be buying, but my search for a revolver in .327 Federal is coming up with nothing, so...

Any thoughts on the 64? Good price in the current market?

Posted: 3/15/2021 10:19:06 PM EDT

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Its just a stainless steel model 10.

A skinny barrel 64 in VG- EX condition $400 ish. The heavy bbl 64 is best.

Posted: 3/15/2021 11:26:11 PM EDT

[#2]

I bought one of the HB 64-3's from AIM Surplus just before the Covid mess and paid $350 for one in good condition. I expect that in today's market. $400-450 is closer to normal price.

I changed out the ratty factory magnas with a set of Herrett smooth targets I had in my grip box and gave it a going over with some scotchbrite.

Posted: 3/16/2021 12:21:37 AM EDT

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Actually the model 60 was S&W’s first stainless revolver.
In general S&W K frame 38’s will be functional 100 years or more from now. I use several over 70 years old that continue to outperform for accuracy and reliability mostany gun made today. One model 10 I owned was good for 5” 50 yard groups with a 2 hand hold when I was on top of my game.
Every gun guy or girl needs at least one smith k frame.
I personally detest stainless, but if a stainless 64 cam by at a bargain price $300 or less - highly unlikely in today’s market- I would snap it up.
Should be fairly easy to come up with one for $450 or so

Posted: 3/16/2021 12:39:18 AM EDT

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Love the heavy barrel version. Have one in a round butt grip that the only thing that could make it more perfect is if it was a 3".

Even before the panic I would see them 400-450 in my area.

Posted: 3/16/2021 12:52:20 AM EDT

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I've always liked the look of the 64's. I traded a Mossberg 835 shotgun for one a couple of years back. It is a great knock around pistol for packing around the hacienda when I am mowing or out at the ranch checking fences. I believe that the ones with the thinner barrel profile were only made for a few years back in the early 70's. The majority of 64's I've seen have all had the heavy barrel.

Posted: 3/16/2021 1:16:30 AM EDT

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I bought a dozen from Tennessee Guns back around 2008. They were $215 each delivered plus $10 each transfer. So $225 OTD.

Austrian Customs turn ins. They are import marked TGI on the butt.

This one is a late production model 64-5 with a MIM trigger and I think a forged hammer.

Great single and double action trigger.

It lays a 158gr SWC-HP right on top of the front sight at 25 yards. Easily dispatches critters within 50 yards.

It's my favorite revolver and I pack it all over the place with me on the weekends.

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Posted: 3/16/2021 2:17:07 AM EDT

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The last few nice ones I have seen, have been over 600 bucks.

I have several of them, and use one as a cheater gun for when you want to show off at the range. The rear sight lines up perfectly with an 8" plate at 25 yards that makes missing the target nearly impossible. Center hold, make a complete circle with the rear sight and the plate, and your steel gets rung.

Posted: 3/16/2021 2:20:16 AM EDT

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I bought a dozen from Tennessee Guns back around 2008. They were $215 each delivered plus $10 each transfer. So $225 OTD.

Austrian Customs turn ins. They are import marked TGI on the butt.

This one is a late production model 64-5 with a MIM trigger and I think a forged hammer.

Great single and double action trigger.

It lays a 158gr SWC-HP right on top of the front sight at 25 yards. Easily dispatches critters within 50 yards.

It's my favorite revolver and I pack it all over the place with me on the weekends. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84076/20210219_204609_jpg-1867565.JPG
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Your -5 predates the MIM bits unless something has been replaced.

My -5 was made in 1989 and the -6s came out in 1998. Those would have introduced the MIM parts.

Posted: 3/17/2021 7:18:34 AM EDT

[#9]

Thanks for the input gents.

Posted: 3/17/2021 9:31:14 AM EDT

[#10]

Like Earlier mentioned it is the Stainless Military and Police or Model 10. 2" to 4" barrels, tapered and bull barrels, round and square butt models. I think the days of $300 Police trades are over though. Here are a couple of my Police Trades.

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Posted: 3/17/2021 9:56:42 AM EDT

[#11]

Learned to shoot on a model 10

Would have bought the 64 but the L frame came out
And everyone wanted a magnum to carry in those days

Me included

Sigh

Those are still great looking revolvers

Posted: 3/19/2021 6:00:37 AM EDT

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Back in the mid 90s under Clinton, I bought a Smith 64 NY-1 over run in Ky. Matte finish, 3" DAO made for the New York PD. Great revolver with a very smooth DAO trigger that I miss. Did paint the front sight orange and swapped the grips for a set of Pacmyers Compact Grippers IIRC.

Net pics

CD

Posted: 3/19/2021 8:58:28 AM EDT

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Back in the mid 90s under Clinton, I bought a Smith 64 NY-1 over run in Ky. Matte finish, 3" DAO made for the New York PD. Great revolver with a very smooth DAO trigger that I miss. Did paint the front sight orange and swapped the grips for a set of Pacmyers Compact Grippers IIRC.

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https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32790&d=1543369845
https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32791&d=1543369908

CD

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Don't get much better than that.

A 158 swc @ 1000fps in a quick handy revolver can do nearly all I'd need a handgun to do.

Posted: 3/19/2021 9:07:48 AM EDT

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I like my M64s. I picked them up for my kids.

A hb m64-5for my son and a m64 with the standard barrel that I round butted and cut the hammer spur off for my daughter. They each have holsters, speed loaders, and a case of ammo. The ammo is a moving out of the house present. The rest will be used as they grow up.

Ive carried them both and they're very accurate. Ive smoothed out the triggers and would not feel undergunned if 1 was the only gun I had.

Posted: 4/6/2021 9:51:37 PM EDT

[#15]

Great guns use to be a bargain priced but now $450-$600 used is normal

Posted: 4/10/2021 11:25:45 PM EDT

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Why is the heavy barrel preferred?

Posted: 4/11/2021 12:27:18 AM EDT

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Why is the heavy barrel preferred?

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Just a balance thing. Have to experience the two to understand.

CD

Posted: 4/11/2021 8:24:31 AM EDT

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I prefer the standard barrel

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