|
|
10-10-2009, 10:32 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
|
Back into S&W wheelguns - what to expect?
I currently own a M65 w/o internal lock and a M64 w/internal lock - both 3-inch models, no issues with either.
I'm thinking very seriously about getting a M10 and another M64 - this time 4-inch barrels on both (I think that's all that is offered). I'm looking into buying new (current production models), so they will both have internal locks.
First, should I realistically expect to have problems with the locks? I don't like them, but will accept them if that's how it is. Second, are the barrels one piece or the two-piece construction that (I think) were used on the M619 and 620? I've seen a two-piece M64 years ago, but I was thinking that will not be the case now.
Thoughts?
|
10-10-2009, 11:23 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Port Bolivar, Tx
Posts: 1,084
Likes: 72
Liked 1,004 Times in 259 Posts
|
|
I dont like the locks either, but I dont think you should anticipate any problems from them. As long as its not going to be a concealed carry, I wouldnt worry about it. I think both models should be one piece barrels. There are so many used pre lock guns in these 2 models, I think I would just look for them. They are cheaper than new ones anyway and I think the older ones are better products.
|
10-10-2009, 11:47 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 5,658
Likes: 15,661
Liked 7,682 Times in 2,744 Posts
|
|
you can get quality used S&W model 64's at a fraction of the new price.
some are pre-lock, pre mim parts
click here................. Revolver
|
10-11-2009, 03:50 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Connecticut, USA
Posts: 1,525
Likes: 0
Liked 145 Times in 48 Posts
|
|
What to expect?
Your going to fight with your better half because of all the stuff you need, the clubs you belong to and that there is no money in the savings account. Other than that, it's all good!
__________________
NRA Benefactor Member
|
10-11-2009, 06:51 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: sw ohio
Posts: 442
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 500 Magnum Nut
What to expect?
Your going to fight with your better half because of all the stuff you need, the clubs you belong to and that there is no money in the savings account. Other than that, it's all good!
|
Couldn't have said it any better myself. I keep a "separate" account for my "habit". Saves much aggravation.
__________________
Get off my lawn.
|
10-11-2009, 08:06 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MURFREESBORO TN.
Posts: 5,384
Likes: 90
Liked 402 Times in 177 Posts
|
|
I also think you can get the older guns at a much
lower price. Goodluck Don
__________________
"Don't worry be happy"
|
10-11-2009, 10:53 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,937
Likes: 1,516
Liked 1,068 Times in 348 Posts
|
|
Expect to be broke! Smith revolvers are kind of like potato chips, you can't just stop after a few!
If you can be patient there are some good values to be had when buying used S&W's, especially guns like the M10 and M64. Folks will argue that the older guns are better quality, I tend to agree. Given a choice, I'd always choose one without the IL or MIM parts...
__________________
"Shall not be infringed"
|
10-12-2009, 02:53 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 271
Likes: 31
Liked 39 Times in 21 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jframefreak
Couldn't have said it any better myself. I keep a "separate" account for my "habit". Saves much aggravation.
|
So, I'm not weird after all.
|
10-12-2009, 04:23 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Connecticut, USA
Posts: 1,525
Likes: 0
Liked 145 Times in 48 Posts
|
|
The turning point of my madness was buying my computer and finding the internet. Then you find all the auction sites....
A man needs to know his limits on Gunbroker....
__________________
NRA Benefactor Member
|
10-12-2009, 07:00 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Black_Sheep
Expect to be broke! Smith revolvers are kind of like potato chips, you can't just stop after a few!
|
Not really, all you have to do is apply a little will power-I Will buy that 442, I will buy that M65, I will buy that 686. Won't power is my problem.
Buying ammo will send you to the poorhouse. But you can reload to save money. Except the idea of cheaper ammunition makes you think you can shoot more and have more firearms to shoot more.
Second childhoods and addictions are terrible things to waste.
There seems to be some pretty good stuff in the used market at reasonable prices.
|
10-12-2009, 02:45 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Georgia
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
I have a recent production Model 10 and a Model 67 and have had no trouble with them after many hundreds of rounds fired. The Model 10 has a one-piece barrel of course, but the 67 has a two-piece. I am not sure which the current Model 64 has. The 64 is offered in both 3" and 4" versions by the way.
The triggers on my late production K Frames have both smoothed out nicely with use, and the guns are very accurate. The internal locks have not caused any issues.
|
|
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|