Any model 67 .38 owners out there?

[Buford57]

A M67 (no dash) has been my wife's bedside and travel companion for the past 30 years. It wears a set of Pachmayr Grippers and fits her just fine.
I liked it so well I traded into the blued version (M15-3) last year. Mine has wooden Hogue grips. Both are fine, reliable shooters. Before the transition to semi-autos for LE work, they were standard issue for many police departments and gave good service. With modern self-defense ammo they get the job done even better than they did with 158 gr RNL.

 

[stantheman86]

It almost brings a tear to my eye to remember what these cost back in even 2001 when I got my 67-1. I got it at a gun show, the dealer had a table with 40-50 of these 67-1's, most were marked for the Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport Police, like mine is (D-FW DPS) is the marking. All of them were $230 each, if I recall correctly. Those prices are a memory now....you might get a rusted busted for that now, maybe....

Mine seems like it's had a "duty tune", the action is super slick. Awesome shooter, very accurate, wish I had 10 more like it!

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

I have a 67-1 I got several years ago for $200 OTD. It came with factory targets, but no box. Later, I was fortunate enough to win a box from a forum member.

 

[Engine49guy]

One of my favorite handguns.
Have a 67 no dash SS sights LNIB and a 67- 1 unpinned with smooth combat trigger NIB.
Both are really neat guns...
Why didnt S&W make one in .22lr like they did the Model 15...DOH!

 

[dlbleak]

i'm patiently waiting for a 67 that i won off GB last sunday. its an 82-88 gun based on the dash number. the seller had a BIN of 279! can hardly wait to get her.

 

[410bore]

i saw that $279.00 gun, only thing i saw was the grips looked worn pretty badly...still a good buy

 

[flycaster]

I acquired a near-new 67-3 last fall. Several years ago I foolishly parted with a 66. Won't be that stupid again! I'm not a .357 fan now, and the 67 and I get along just fine. No negatives that I can see. I think we have a long future together! (for a 66 year old guy!)

Chuck

 

[625smith]

67 no dash

Here is my 67 no dash. It shoots as good as it looks.

 

[MG-70]

I got a heck of deal on a Model 67 with 4" bbl. Then I got to thinking why did I buy that? I have several other 4" bbl. .38 specials and .357 mags. So, I looked thru the parts bin and came up with a 2.5" SS .357mag barrel and a nice SS .357 cylinder. About 45 minutes later, I was tuning a really nice short barreled .357 mag. It has proved to be a tack driver and a real pleasure to shoot. If I ever want to do so I can turn it back to the original .38 special. ........... Big Cholla

Your talents, tools, and parts bin all exceed mine! I took the easy route and bought one of each; a 67-1 and 66-2. I definitely like the looks of the 66 better, even though they're very similar.

Cheers!

 

[dlbleak]

i saw that $279.00 gun, only thing i saw was the grips looked worn pretty badly...still a good buy

i'll put hogue rubbers on it. it will be my walking around gun on the lease. snakes and armadillos beware!

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

The model 67 is hard to beat.

To me it is just like a model 10 with adjustable sights in stainless. Not much to dislike about that.

 

[Engine49guy]

Smith 67

Just picked up a Model 67- 1 from about 1985 (right) compared to no dash 67 from 1973.
The dash 1 Grips are much wider and square at the bottom, black rear site with red ramp.
S&W stamp on opposite side, Has a smooth combat trigger.

 

[bananaman]

One thing that is great about a K frame, is there are many types of grips available. I have 3 sets ( including C.T. laser) for my 1905 4th. change M&P. Target and laser are much better than my originals. I am currently buying a 67 myself! Bob

 

[Rimbaud]

The all-stainless sights on the no-dash's must be a little hard to pick up in sunlight. I wonder if the S&W shop could cut the front blade for a red insert? I ask because I'm looking at a no-dash myself. (Not into the painting of sight blades thing).

 

[bananaman]

Rimbaud, I paint the front sight of some of my guns. It can be removed whenever you want and does not cause damage. It makes a big difference! I get my 67 no dash tomorrow, and it is an early one with the stainless sights. ( it will see some paint) Bob

 

[Bud11]

After just about deciding on the 686 3" or 4", I took another look at this thread and the 67. Really like what I see once again. It will be my first gun and I have no initial desire to shoot .357 cartridges, especially after shooting a .38 for the first time recently. Also, 4 ounces less than the 686 4" and currently $94 less at Bud's.

 

[minconrevo]

The all-stainless sights on the no-dash's must be a little hard to pick up in sunlight. I wonder if the S&W shop could cut the front blade for a red insert? I ask because I'm looking at a no-dash myself. (Not into the painting of sight blades thing).

The inexpensive, durable (but not permanent) fix is a black Sharpie marker. Mark the front face and sides of the front sight. Do the rear blade a face of the rear. Voila!

I do not like like the red inserts because they do not truly locate the top of the front sight.

 

[Bud11]

Finally bucked up and ordered a new 67 today online and can't wait to get it and shoot it. Thanks guys. Bud

 

[CALREB]

67 was my agencies issue weapon for years. Great guns just like the 15. I have one that I had the front sight replaced with a pinned blued ramp type sight,then installed a taller rear to get a better sight picture and it is a real nice shooter. I think the newer versions like 67-6 had pinned front sights and a heavier barrel so they would be great. If you will pm me you mailing info I will send you a few comp 2 speedloaders and six dummy rounds so you can practice reloading safely,got plenty and I enjoy seeing new guys get interested. Let me know, Good luck Bob

 

[OIF2]

Here's my old LAPD issue 67. It still wears the Pachmayrs I put on it when I was in the Academy in '84.
Bob.