The lowly model 64

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I bought this M64 (from memory, 1971 or 74) really cheap a few years ago as a shooter. I intended to use it as a truck gun.

We’ll now, with deer season approaching, I cleaned it up tonight and will shoot it this weekend. I carry it during gun season here in MI in case of coyotes (it’s killed 2) or final shots close up on deer (a couple of these too).

And it seems to get better every year in an old Hunter that I also rescued! [emoji41]

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I love my second hand 64...

I bought a Kalifornia Department of Corrections 2 inch model 64 a couple of years ago as a summer time carry gun figuring I wouldn't care if it got beat up or developed a little rust. Now,after cleaning it up and replacing the worn hand I'm scared to carry it for fear it might get damaged or in some terrible shooting incident It might get confiscated or lost. I love it. Surprisingly accurate, locks up tight, and reliable. I don't know how to attach a picture or I would. It looks almost new except for the CDC stamped on the left side below the cylinder.

KalamazooKid said:
I bought this M64 (from memory, 1971 or 74) really cheap a few years ago as a shooter. I intended to use it as a truck gun.

We’ll now, with deer season approaching, I cleaned it up tonight and will shoot it this weekend. I carry it during gun season here in MI in case of coyotes (it’s killed 2) or final shots close up on deer (a couple of these too).

And it seems to get better every year in an old Hunter that I also rescued! [emoji41]

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Model 64

Great guns ! I have one that was my buddy’s uncles duty gun. It’s been worked over with trigger job and bead blasted. Hammer and trigger polished. The wood grips are custom Ahrends made from American Wormy Chestnut wood from a 1909 Amish Chicken coop. Kim said the wood was very hard to work and would never make another set.
I carried a model 65 as a duty gun. They let us buy them when we switched to SIGs. Best $100 I ever spent 😀. I foolishly helped our retired Asst Chief sell his model 64 pencil barrel that he had for a couple of years before they issued the model 65s. Should have bought that one myself seeing all the nice pencil barrels in this thread 😩
 

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hopimedic said:
I bought a Kalifornia Department of Corrections 2 inch model 64 a couple of years ago as a summer time carry gun figuring I wouldn't care if it got beat up or developed a little rust. Now,after cleaning it up and replacing the worn hand I'm scared to carry it for fear it might get damaged or in some terrible shooting incident It might get confiscated or lost. I love it. Surprisingly accurate, locks up tight, and reliable. I don't know how to attach a picture or I would. It looks almost new except for the CDC stamped on the left side below the cylinder.
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That’s exactly what I’m talkin about hopi!
 
Baxter6551 said:
Great guns ! I have one that was my buddy’s uncles duty gun. It’s been worked over with trigger job and bead blasted. Hammer and trigger polished. I carried a model 65 as a duty gun. They let us buy them when we switched to SIGs. Best $100 I ever spent [emoji3]
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I wish I could give two likes to this!
 
My first issue service revolver was a used Model 64 (standard barrel). I wanted the new in box heavy barrels, but I was a "Newbie" and when my number cane up all that was left was a well used pencil barrel Model 64. Cleaning it ( the senior Officer that turned it in for a new issue bull barrel had not brothered to clean it.) I noted that a small portion of the front sight had been taken off. At the range I discovered this old war horse was a tack driver. When later I was offered a newer bull barrel I kept the pencil barrel. I still have it. I purchased it when it was declared surplus.
 
Just acquired a 64-3 square butt last week. I was surprised at how tight it locks up for a 40+ year old pistol. The plan is to carry it along during deer season as well. I've had an old Brauer holster that nothing ever fit in. Turns out the 64 fits it pretty well, though I still don't know what pistol the holster was really meant for.
 
I bought a used PD 64 almost thirty years ago. It will easily shoot smaller groups than my 6" Model 14.
 
You Can't beat a nice model 64 for all around userability & shootability ... even if you have a big stick .
I paid $250 for my B.R.P.D. police department trade in when they went to adjustable sighted 357 magnums . It even came with the Bianchi holster that carried it on their Sam Browne Duty belts ...that had to be very early 1970's ...the stone age !
I shoot a lot of 38 special target wadcutter and it quickly became a favorite . Mounted a Millet SP-1 Red Dot sight for super accurate shooting ... and a nice trigger job = SWEET !
Gary
 
Hundreds of thousands of LEOs were not wrong! They trained with and carried and depended on this basic stainless 38 Spl revolver with pretty much full satisfaction until the big move to “Wonder Nines” and in many cases beyond. The groundwork and development had been done with the M&P and Model 10 for over half a century, and in many ways, the Model 64 was the final product of all that evolution.

As others have observed, “What’s not to love?”

Froggie
 
My lowly M64 with double Karma

I've only got the one Model 64 and it is a 1976 HB. Great gun, good shooter and I too bought it mainly for center console duty in the truck. Couple speed strips of Gold Dot and I'm feeling good to go in whatever situation. No big $ worries if it were stolen somehow, or heaven forbid, confiscated after a legal defense incident.

Anyhow it had a Tyler T when it came to me and I just don't care for grip adapters so I put the Tyler T out on the Forum for Karma give-away.

Danged if Karma didn't come right around to me in the form of some great looking Rosewood grips that another Member put up on Karma. Now...she's out of the console and back in the safe...still shoots where it's aimed.

Enjoy the before and afters.
 

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Model 64

The basic model 10 - or .38 Hand Ejector for us old guys - has only two failings. The wretched gap between the trigger guard and the stocks, and the rather pitiful loading of the "Service Load". Both problems can be resolved simply.

The 64 is the same critter in stainless steel. The old fashioned Pachmyer grips on such an arm is perfect for a marine or damp woods condition.

I prefer blue steel to stainless - personal choice - but in reality the 64 is nearly perfect.
 
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