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09-20-2020, 10:51 AM
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Mod 64-4 2" Square Butt - +P???
I bought a 64-4, two inch from LGS about 10 years ago. No special markings. I really don't know dates on the dash models so I might even be in the wrong forum.
I'm wondering if this model can shoot +P ammo. I have some +P but no standard .38s. And these days I can't find any ammo in Kansas City or on line.
The current S&W web site says the model 64 is +P rated. Can anyone comment on the 64-4 era models?
Thanks for your help!
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09-20-2020, 10:57 AM
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Shoot all the +P's you want (assuming the gun is in good mechanical order). It can handle it.
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09-20-2020, 02:25 PM
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We were issued the Model 64, both snub and four inch, and our duty round was the 158 grain +P HP, which we shot in annual qualification for a few years when we were issued new duty ammo. The guns held up fine.
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09-21-2020, 12:27 AM
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First as said shoot all the +P you want. Question for you though. 2” Square butt?? Was this a re-barrel? I don’t think S&W ever made a factory 2” square butt 64.
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09-21-2020, 12:33 AM
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Smith and Wesson has advised for years that revolvers marked with model numbers are safe to use +P ammo.
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09-21-2020, 07:32 AM
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Welcome to the FORUM from Michigan! We like pictures here. Here is my well used 10-5, 2". Blued version of your 64. It is a fun gun to shoot! Bob
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09-21-2020, 08:44 PM
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Thanks for all the info. I shot it this morning along with my new 5” 686 Deluxe. Nice big flame/flash from 2”.....nothing from 5”. No problems except snappy recoil on shorty.
I don’t know if it’s been rebarrelled. If they did, it’s an excellent job. No tool marks at all.
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09-21-2020, 11:02 PM
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Years ago, gunsmith Andy Cannon did magnificent work on Smith revolvers, including "street" guns. Fell in love with a photo of a 2" Model 65 conversion he had done. Andy passed away in 2005, another member informed me. Perhaps this 64 is one of his conversions?
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