Police Trade-in 640s at Centerfire

[Erich]

Mine's "Out for Delivery" - looks like I know what I'm doing after work!

 

[Tradewind36]

I planned to order one this morning, snoozed again.

 

[TAROMAN]

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!

I would expect cooking pots' SS alloy to be very different (likely harder) than S&W metal.

 

[Ozark Marine]

Called Center Fire about my order. Will be shipped out today. YEAH.
Talked to a different CS named Sean, Shaun? but anyways CFS has got to have the best reps anywhere, phone rang twice, he tracked my order # and said it will be on the way by 5PM.
Told him CFS is very popular on S&W Forum. And his reply...until we run out. LOL.
And I just checked, they are now showing "out of stock".

 

[Raydog]

I would expect cooking pots' SS alloy to be very different (likely harder) than S&W metal.

Yea, I kinda figured that. Just a chance to try different techniques.
If I decide to try it on a revolver I'll tread lightly.
Thx.

 

[Ozark Marine]

Just checked....They have 1 now. Hurry up

 

[Ozark Marine]

Just checked....They have 1 now. Hurry up

Just checked. ZERO.

 

[mini14jac]

So overall, for the guy's who have received their 640's, do you feel they are worth the $353.26 we have paid for them? I'm using the CC fee total, not the 3% check discount. (I hate waiting.)

I was looking for a used Model 60 and not finding anything locally cheaper than $575.
Found a dealer on another forum selling these same guns for $500 shipped and a couple of guys were very pleased with their guns.
I was tempted but am SO glad I waited.
Would have been bummed to buy one of those and then find this thread.

 

[Dave Baird]

Hey Raydog, would you mind sharing a pic of the brush you used on your exterior finish please?

TY!

 

[Ozark Marine]

I was looking for a used Model 60 and not finding anything locally cheaper than $575.
Found a dealer on another forum selling these same guns for $500 shipped and a couple of guys were very pleased with their guns.
I was tempted but am SO glad I waited.
Would have been bummed to buy one of those and then find this thread.

Did you buy one? Cause CF has been out of them since 1:15PM central time.

 

[Raydog]

Hey Raydog, would you mind sharing a pic of the brush you used on your exterior finish please?

TY!

That is TAROMAN who did the brushed finish. I was asking how he did it.
Hopefully he'll be along to answer you.
Sorry.

 

[Dave Baird]

Dah, I'm sorry! It's that grey hair-thing.

 

[TAROMAN]

Brownell's .0025" carding brush:

Extremely soft, for carding rust blue.
A heavier like .005" one might do even better on stainless.

 

[Old Corp]

Thanks to this bunch of enablers, I got on-board with the idea of getting one a couple of weeks ago, gave it a little time to think about....then they were out of stock.
I clicked a 'notify me when available' link on CFS and sure enough, late last week got the email showing availability.
NOT really good timing, as the wife and I are in the process of buying a house.
Anyway, pulled the trigger and ordered one. Called my shop to send FFL. All done, and it arrived today. The GS is also an outdoor range, and plan on going Thursday to shoot. (when our temps go back to 72*)
Will pick it up then and may even shoot it some.

Once more, I have SWF to thank for reducing my disposable income!
Thanks guys!

 

[Trojansteel]

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????

I bought a 640-1 too... just before these dropped.


So has everyone received a 640-1 or has it been a mixed bag?


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[Erich]

I'm happy.

Here's what it looked like coming out of the box:

It locked up fine. Someone had done a nice job of putting orange paint on the front sight. It seems like it was buffed, though there are scratches that should have been buffed out that weren't and there was solvent residue under the stocks and the thumbpiece. Bore and cylinders were spotless, and cylinder face was clearly polished off. There was no crud in the dozens of little places it's hard to remove crud from - and no leading accumulated up on the frame above the forcing cone. I haven't bothered to pull the sideplate because I am tired and don't feel dexterous. The action feels like it's been tuned - I'm a little worried that the mainspring might have been lightened, as it's light. Guess I'll see how it shoots this weekend.

I put a set of Ergo Delta stocks on it, and like how it points and feels. I had a difficult time taking photos, as I usually rely on natural light and it was dark by the time I got the thing home. These might give a better idea of the gun, though.

I'm really happy with this value - thanks to all for your info!

 

[TAROMAN]

Nice, very nice. No work needed, ready to go.
The detective who carried this one certainly cared about his equipment.

 

[schaffer]

Just checked. ZERO.

I signed up for the email. The 442 i was bidding on jumped up too high.

I'd assume they would take it off of the website if they weren't getting any more. Perhaps they are logging and checking them in batches or when they come into the shop.

Looks like they have my FFL on file too...

 

[Raydog]

So has everyone received a 640-1 or has it been a mixed bag?

When I ordered mine I was told that they were all -1"s.

I'm going to pick mine up as soon as my FFL opens.
It's killing me!

 

[Raydog]

The detective who carried this one certainly cared about his equipment.

I have been thinking about that. Since these are supposedly from the CDC maybe they were carried by Probation Officers? Do they even have detectives?

Not that it really matters.