Model 64-2 with 2" barrel info?

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I'm locked in on a Model 64-2 at a price that's too good to pass up. What I know is it has a round butt and 2" barrel. I also think it has a .265" smooth trigger, though I'm not sure if it would've had any serrations ground off. Can anybody tell me the differences associated with the -2 model variation? Are the 2" barrels quite common? I'll be at least the third owner and I'm curious if it was modified in any way after it left the factory. I have never owned a 2" K Frame but now seems like a good time to start.

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Not nearly as many 2" as 4" Model 64's out there. I've got one and will never sell it. A perfect snub.

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Seems like the trigger may have been polished as mine is serrated. SCSW indicates they came with a .265" serrated or .312" smooth trigger. I think they are cool K-frame snubs as well. (I know, no pics!)
 
From the pic it looks like the hammers and triggers were flash chromed. I guess the one I'm getting has had the serrations ground off. Too bad; I'd much rather have them. This one will then get my "smooth trigger treatment" which involves carefully cutting two grooves into the trigger with the Dremel and then a bead blast. I find that's a good compromise between the sometimes sharp factory serrations and the impossible-to-feel smooth trigger. Also, the hammer spur will have to go. I think it has the original stocks too, so I'll make an improvised T Grip.

Do these make viable pocket guns or are they too large? I'm more concerned about the size and not weight. I'm very much accustomed to carrying heavy revolvers.

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Not a pocket revolver

David Sinko said:
Do these make viable pocket guns or are they too large? I'm more concerned about the size and not weight. I'm very much accustomed to carrying heavy revolvers.
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I have a 64-6 2" and I carry it in a hip holster.
It's not what I would call a pocket revolver.
 
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Do these make viable pocket guns or are they too large? I'm more concerned about the size and not weight. I'm very much accustomed to carrying heavy revolvers.

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A 2" Model 64 is pretty big and heavy for pocket carry. I carry a 2" Model 10 a lot in a JIT Slide holster. Usually the barrel does not show below an untucked T or Polo shirt.
 
A model 64 2inch k frame is not a small revolver if you intend to carry it due to its bulk,and weight. Also,the short barrel it's not as practical as other barrel lenths for general use. If your wanting a more practical all round gun that you'll use,then you should pass on it. It likely will just not see any use. Just my 2 cents.
 
Too small for the hip yet too big for the pocket, but should be just about right for body armor carry as a backup. I think it will make an interesting match gun too. I always wanted to compete more with a 2" revolver but the five shooters were not at all practical for that. I think this will be a nice compromise.

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How about a 2-1/2 inch model 66 combat magnum. Same frame size,and versatile .357 or .38 special plus target sights for competing equal much better scores. They are great shooters.
 
I have an identical mod 64, and contrary to an earlier post, it is a practical barrel length, and does get quite a bit of use. I have carried it in a coat pocket, but it's too big for my jeans or a suitcoat pocket. I had the hammer spur removed, and polished the trigger smooth. It indexes like a champ and hits where it's pointed. You'd be hard pressed to find a better revolver.
 
I have mixed emotions about my 64-2 snub. Sometimes I want to sell it. Sometimes I want to keep it stock, sometimes I want to customize it with a bobbed hammer, smoothed trigger, chamfer the charge holes, trigger job, etc.

I seldom CC it. Most often I shoot it!
 
Hi all. New member here, resurrecting old thread apparently, but I have a Model 64-2 2" that I acquired in a trade awhile back. My question is, is this gun rated for +P ammo? It doesn't specify it on the barrel, so I don't want to risk damaging the gun. I had actually planned on selling it, but it's kind of growing on me. :D
 
Model 64 +P

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Yes, IMHO it is my rated for +P...

All of the "numbered model K-frames .38s" are rated for +P...

However, I would not make a regular practice of it because all of the K-frames are still afflicted by the barrel design flaw where the bottom of the forcing cone is flattened, and does not have the strength of a perfect circle.

It's not that the .38's have the same problem that the .357 Magnums have with the barrel design and fast 125-gr. magnum loads, but, knowing that it exists for hot loads, it might be smart to "be kind to the gun" and limit the majority of your shooting to 158-gr. bullets with lower pressures. O

To my understanding, all of the K-frame "service revolvers" were originally designed to use, and have "point of impact," using the 158-gr. .38 bullets. The extra weight of the bullet slows the projectile down, reduces pressure, and eliminates the forcing cone concern.

Also, the 158-gr. bullets have an impressive downrange wallop...!
 
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I have mixed emotions about my 64-2 snub. Sometimes I want to sell it. Sometimes I want to keep it stock, sometimes I want to customize it with a bobbed hammer, smoothed trigger, chamfer the charge holes, trigger job, etc.

I seldom CC it. Most often I shoot it!
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You can carry Fed Micro HST in your 64 but reload with pointy bullets you may not have to chamfer chambers...
 
Guys, this thread is 12 years old and ENGINE18 hasn't been here in nearly 11 years.

By the way, for future reference, back in the 1980s S & W stated any model numbered, 'steel' K or N frame in .38 Special and .357 Magnum was approved for + P .38. No alloy K frames and no J frames of any kind until the models 36-7, 60-7 and the alloy J Magnum frame .38s.

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