Police Trade-in 640s at Centerfire

[gman51]

Can anyone compare the trigger on the 640 to that of a Ruger SP 101? My wife shoots our SP 101 but it takes 2 fingers for her to pull the trigger even after I've changed the main spring. I'm really tempted by this deal on the 640, especially if it would be easier for her to shoot.

I had an SP101 and one of the reasons I sold it was due to the DA trigger pull sucked IMO. I then bought an LCR 357 and it has been my main carry ever since. The trigger is awesome and your wife would have no problem pulling the trigger on it.
BUT The LCR is about $200 more than these S&W 640 are. Several that bought one of these 640 said it has a good trigger. I hope so.

 

[Johnluger]

I just ordered one, thanks.

 

[Raydog]

First post here. I've been lurking about for a while.

Thanks to this thread I ordered one of these on Friday.

I've never ordered a firearm via the internet, much less sight unseen before.

Judging from the first batch posted here I couldn't resist, especially at this price! Hope I do as well as most of you.

USPS tracking says it is due to arrive at my FFL tomorrow.

 

[Ozark Marine]

Welcome from S/W Missouri Raydog.
I ordered mine at 11AM Friday. Got a receipt but no tracking #.
I tried the order number with my zip code and it shows nothing.
And I also have the customer number.
How did you get yours?

 

[Raydog]

Welcome from S/W Missouri Raydog.
I ordered mine at 11AM Friday. Got a receipt but no tracking #.
I tried the order number with my zip code and it shows nothing.
And I also have the customer number.
How did you get yours?

Centerfire sent me a confirmation email with a tracking number when they shipped it. I checked it this afternoon and the USPS site said it is due tommorow.

 

[Ozark Marine]

Thanks, I'll wait and see tomorrow if I get any info.
Enjoy you 640.

 

[gman51]

It is just like xmas around here isn't it. Can't wait to open the box. What was yours like, are you happy with it?
LOL I guess I will maybe get to open the box next week. Shoot xmas came early again.....wasn't it just last week?

 

[TAROMAN]

Mine is ready to shoot, as soon at this major winter weather event finally ends!

 

[Raydog]

Finished the cleanup on mine.
Brushed finish, FO front sight.
Borrowed Altamonts from my Model 60.

Hey TAROMAN, how did you get that nice brushed effect?

 

[Ozark Marine]

This is more like "what prize did you find in YOUR Cracker Jack Box". I got a .......................
I do hate waiting for good things that come in boxes.
Sounds like a punch line in a dirty joke, LOL.

 

[TAROMAN]

Hey TAROMAN, how did you get that nice brushed effect?

Not quick or easy, but the only method I've found that really works:
First hand polish it with wet or dry sandpaper.
Start with 320 or 400, depending how bad an area is.
Then continue with progressively finer grades, up to 800 or 1000. 1000 is best on the flats.
After that I brush it back to the desired finish using a stainless steel wheel brush (Brownells) mounted in my drill press.

 

[Raydog]

Not quick or easy, but the only method I've found that really works:
First hand polish it with wet or dry sandpaper.
Start with 320 or 400, depending how bad an area is.
Then continue with progressively finer grades, up to 800 or 1000. 1000 is best on the flats.
After that I brush it back to the desired finish using a stainless steel wheel brush (Brownells) mounted in my drill press.

Thanks, I may have to do some "testing" on some stainless pot and pans before I attempt it for real.
You did a great job!

 

[Bowyer]

Can anyone compare the trigger on the 640 to that of a Ruger SP 101? My wife shoots our SP 101 but it takes 2 fingers for her to pull the trigger even after I've changed the main spring. I'm really tempted by this deal on the 640, especially if it would be easier for her to shoot.

That was the first thing I did! I like my SP101 and it has a good trigger but this 640 is a lot smoother. The SP101 has a spot that kinda stages the trigger right before the hammer falls but my 640 is smooth all the way back. On a scale of 1-10 I'd give the SP101 a 7 and the 640 a 9.5

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[schaffer]

Out of stock again. If they come back into stock I'll be ordering one. If not I'll try and get lucky bidding on GB.

 

[opaul]

Wow, they sold the first lot of X?, and then the second lot of 250 revolvers over a course of several days each. That's pretty amazing to me.

 

[Raydog]

Wow, they sold the first lot of X?, and then the second lot of 250 revolvers over a course of several days each. That's pretty amazing to me.

It's a hard deal to pass up!

 

[Ozark Marine]

Wow, they sold the first lot of X?, and then the second lot of 250 revolvers over a course of several days each. That's pretty amazing to me.

That's just great. Flood the market with hundreds of 640's AFTER I buy one.
Same thing happened in the late 90's when I cornered the .COM market.
Can't a guy ever catch a break????

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

Rec'd an email they were back in stock. Paid for one Saturday. Said they had some eighty left.

 

[opaul]

Rec'd an email they were back in stock. Paid for one Saturday. Said they had some eighty left.

The web site says they are out....strange. At least they are maintaining the price, rather than bumping it up.

 

[les.b]

Well, we are not the only forum where these are being discussed. And just think of how many were sold just as a result of this forum's discussions. Plus, Centerfire has their own list of regular customers who received emails that these were in stock. So it's not really all that remarkable that thy sold out already.

I just got off the phone with Kay in customer service. One of the above posters had commented on how efficient and helpful she is, and I second that motion... there was a mix-up over my dealer's FFL, and she was very helpful and personable in dealing with it. they had already prepared my gun for shipment, and were waiting for the FFL, which I thought they already had.

So I'm going to have to wait a few extra days, I ordered on Thursday... She says that they should be able to ship today, as soon as my dealer's FFL gets there.

I am really anxious... I'm always like a kid at Christmas when I'm waiting for a "new" (to me at least) gun to come in.

Edit: Just went back and checked... That was Ozark that spoke with Kay on Saturday....

Best Regards, Les