New Altamont grips - in post # 5 I complained about the sharp grips. Not sure if this solved the problem but they sure look good. I plan on shooting this more with full power loads and I'll check back with my results.


Stock grips for comparason


The new grips look so much smaller but the web of your hand area is a lot wider with the new grips. My theroy is a wide hard area is better than a pointed rubber area. We'll find out....

I saw a 640 Pro for the first time myself 8 months ago at a local shop. Could not resist and brought it home.

Very nice! I'd prefer a non-fluted barrel, but so many other things are "just right" on this one I won't quibble. Now, I just have to find one.

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Hi foks. First time posting for a long time. I have a couple 642s, a 640, a 60-14 Ladysmith (in 357), an old 60 somewhere around here. An assorted bunch of other S&W pistols, a 686, a Combat Masterpiece before they started numbering 'em, a 625 JM and a 27-2. I use the snubbies, mostly the 640, for defensive carry in warmer weather. Other times a Glock 19 or Colt Combat Commander, but back to topic.

My thoughts on the trigger pull and sights, for that matter, on the 640: Any of the snubbies, all I need is minute of torso for accuracy. Think - seven yards, low light, high adrenaline, faster than the dogs can bark. Yes, I can hit clays or pop cans @ 15 yards, maybe farther if I take my time but the level of accuracy I need in an OMG moment is um, maybe 8" circle. When the adrenaline was jacking I didn't notice the trigger pull.

Smooth trigger, yes, and smooth draw and focus. That'll keep me alive. Just my thoughts.

Good news, the 640 Pro seems to be many people's favorite. It shows up on posts, articles and commentaries. Bad news, I have not found one yet. I cringe every time another series of posts comes up because the competition to find a 640 Pro somewhere increases many times over. Looking forward to the day I can tell you about mine . . . . .

Now that I've been following this post, the 640 Pro is on my "must have" list. I picked up a 640 20 years ago and it's one of my favorites. It's on my list of guns that I'll never sell. I've got a nice El Paso Saddlery holster that this will ride perfectly in. Now t start the search. Thanks for posting.

Mine is an older verson, non-pro .... (does that mean amature?) But I like the way it feels/aims/recoils/recovers, not to mention the weight in my carry position. I'm not too concerned about the reload speed. I feel if 5 .357s aren't going to stop the threat, it is unstopable. Am I wrong? I have HKS speed loaders, and some strip holders. But I sacrifice my reloading speed for the heavy hitting and intimidation factor. Most CHL people carry a 9mm, .38, or a .380. I want to hit hard and run away. buck buck buck ..... (chicken sound) as I run away (never mind the creep laying on the ground with 5 .357 wounds to his/her gut). Should I switch to a 15 round 9mm with 1/2 the energy? I decided not.

The review at TTAG is when I first heard about the 640 pro.

I've been on the waiting list at the LGS for 2 weeks now.

I hope my review of it is soooon.

I recently discovered the 640 and was very excited to see this PC model come out. I'm a big fan of moon clips as well thanks to my Model 22-4's. I recently attended the NRA convention in Houston and of course Smith & Wesson had a huge booth w/ all their goodies on display. I handled one and was disappointed to find that it was locked up. I assume there was an internal mechanical issue but it seems like here's a gun on display, presumably it hasn't been fired much aside from initial testing, and it's already broken from being dry-fired? I'm sure you guy's guns are fine, but it shook my confidence in regards to my getting one. On the flip side I did handle a Jerry Miculek model and it has been added to the list I love .45 ACP!

I wouldn't dig this thread up, but as long as it's current I may as well finish. I commented on the grips causing pain and the sights being off.
The new grips are in post # 51. They all but eliminated the pain. The profile in the back where they "meet" your hand is much flatter. I wish I could do a before and after picture but I cut the factory grips with a razor etc. It helped a little but not enough. The new grips, even though solid steel and wood hits your hand, it's spread out over a larger area.
This time out I shot 50 - 60 rounds of a variety but they were all 357 mag, including 10 of my special "hog loads" developed for a larger framed hunting gun. No pain - still no pain the next day. (factory grips - pain increased for two days) My conclusion, hard rubber pointed grips hurt more than a flatter steel / wood grip .. plus the wood looks so much better!
Ok, on to the the sights. I think I'll leave well enough alone. The top of the target was pinched off with a perfect sight picture at 12 yards with a variety of ammo. The bottom was ripped off with the same ammo as fast as I could see the FRONT sight at the same distance. If you look closely the fast shots are the only ones that hit the dot! The rest aren't off enough to condem a personal protection gun.
My sight picture covered the dot with the front sight.

Read this thread and went right to my LGS to have them try to find me one. One question though, only moon clip revolver I ever owned was a Taurus in .45 auto. Worked fine but I traded it on something or other later. Can you load and shoot the 640 pro without using the moon clips? Understand the value of carrying a speedy reload, but at the range I'd rather not mess with them. Want this piece in either case though.

Yes they shoot fine without the moon clips. The M.C.s are just an added bonus.

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I have a 640 Pro and I can confirm the love for it. It's a great gun. As MBliss said, it can be shot with or without the MC's. Just my opinion, it's a good gun stock, change the rebound spring and polish the parts, it's a very good gun. Add an XS Big Dot and it's one of the best J frames ever made IMO.

Mnspring: I sent you a PM re: Banana grips. I have a set you can have.

New to the forum, I purchased my first S&W revolver today and it is the 640 pro series. Taking it to the range tomorrow. This little snubbie will probably be the first in a long line of must have S&W revolvers for me.

I am still trying to locate one.....

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Got a 640 pro on Friday, my first smith revolver. I am definitely hooked. Still looking for a 686 4".

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Does any of your barrels have uneven rifling? I ask because mine does, and am debating on sending it back.

After months of searching, waiting, even begging at a few select shops, I hit the jack pot today.

Walked into one of the usual places about two hours after their morning delivery. The timing was coincidence and I cannot claim a well executed plan.

Could not believe what I saw in their case. No highlights, no signs, no attention getters. Just sitting there in and among their other SW revolvers.

Even more interestingly, it was priced below MSRP and close to their usual margin. Was told it was the first and only 640 Pro Series in several months.

Nothing says Father's Day like a shining new gun, unless of course you ask my wife.

I have been on the same hunt for a 640 Pro Series, most gun shops in this area have never heard of it. I will continue the hunt and maybe I will be lucky. It seems like dealers are starting to get more inventory, maybe this is a good sign.

Enjoy your Father's Day Smith, and shoot a few rounds for me.

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Although a few years old, I thought it'd be better to resurrect this thread than start a new one.

A few weeks ago a picture of a member's 640-1 Pro caught my eye and I had to update my bucket list.

Today I found this example at the Reno Cabelas - serial #CZH3050. It's hard to read, but I believe the date on the night site is '16. Not that it really matters, but there's not much of a turn line, no flame cutting or carbon line on the top strap above the gap and the blast shield is unremarkable. I would appreciate an approximate ship date.

Scratch one more off my list...

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Great find! I am jealous.

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