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As long as they check out, I don't think you can go wrong on those. They are made by Smith and Wesson, they will shoot when you pull the trigger, and they are no longer made. A bunch of people like them. You probably can sell them for as much or more if you want. I would buy them. The grips suck, but you can find nice replacements.
 
I only have enough for one, and they have a 65-2 in good condition also. Which would you buy?
 
Here is the 65-2 for $450
 

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I am torn between saving up for the 65 or buy the 64 now.
 
Buy the 65-2. It is pinned and recessed and a great gun to shoot and carry. I can't tell from the pic but if its a 3 inch barrel, I would skip the other two and buy the 65-2. It is by far the better gun and will retain its value long term. I have a couple of em and I love them!!
Just my opinion.
Hank
 
I love the recessed cylinder! I think I am going to try to deal on the 65-2. I will let you guys know what happens. Thanks for your help!
 
I don't know why they should be priced any less.....and if they were 25 less,what difference would it really make??
 
All comes down to mechanical condition, I say. 4" heavy barreled K-frames are the cat's pajamas, .38 or .357.

I don't place a premium on .357 capability when there's a .38 load for every occasion out there, from nice little cream puff match wadcutters to mid-level .357 numbers making Buffalo Bore Heavy LSWHPs, and everything in between, more of it, easier to find and generally less expensive than .357.

If either of those 64s is mechanically sound, $300 is about the best price you're going to find anywhere these days. I'm not sure the 65 is worth the extra $150 that could go to ammo and range time.

If you're seriously in the market, I'd run thorough mechanical checks and leave with whichever one had the best specs.
 
I would have to say go for the better 64. My 64-3 is good looking, and a pleasure to shoot! Accurate too. I don't have a K frame .357, or have the need for 1. There are L's, and N's for that dept. Post pics of your results! Bob
 
These,are real good points. I think I will get the 64!
Thanks so much for your opinions!
 
Not to muddy the water any worse but it looks like the M65 has PC magnas which are at least a little rare and both feel and carry really well.
 
Buy one M64 and put the other one on layaway. Problem solved.
 
Hapworth said:
All comes down to mechanical condition, I say. 4" heavy barreled K-frames are the cat's pajamas, .38 or .357.

I don't place a premium on .357 capability when there's a .38 load for every occasion out there, from nice little cream puff match wadcutters to mid-level .357 numbers making Buffalo Bore Heavy LSWHPs, and everything in between, more of it, easier to find and generally less expensive than .357.

If either of those 64s is mechanically sound, $300 is about the best price you're going to find anywhere these days. I'm not sure the 65 is worth the extra $150 that could go to ammo and range time.

If you're seriously in the market, I'd run thorough mechanical checks and leave with whichever one had the best specs.
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I agree with Hapworth^^^! You will probably shoot more 38 Spl than 357 even if you do buy the Mod 65, so why spend the extra $150 on the gun when you can put it on ammo and range time? I can't tell from the glare in your pix, but if either of the 64s has a pinned barrel, that would be the tie breaker between the two for me, all else being equal. I would have to get rid of those grips and find a pair or Magnas or PC Magnas, or if I were really setting it up for myself to use a set of the old finger groove smooth combats (either original or current production from the likes of Ahrends or Altamont.) These are all good solid revolvers, built when they were being built well in Springfield, and should give you years of faithful, trouble-free service.

Regards,
Froggie
 
I would go with the M65 if it is in good shape.

I have had so many K frames over the years that I hate to think about it. Best size for a 38 Special/357 Magnum IMHO. Thinking of getting the new M66-8 for a carry revolver.
 
Maximumbob54 said:
Not to muddy the water any worse but it looks like the M65 has PC magnas which are at least a little rare and both feel and carry really well.
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Green Frog said:
...I would have to get rid of those grips and find a pair or Magnas or PC Magnas...
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I really like PC magnas, too; with a little patience and looking, can usually find a clean set on eBay for about $40.
 
From my perspective, really depends on what you plan to do with it.
Range gun? The M64 would be fine.
Woods carry? I'd really like the .357 capability.

I just picked up a M65-3 (non-P&R) for $360. More than I wanted to pay, but have noticed a scarcity of them of late in my area. They used to be everywhere it seemed.

Good luck....
 
In my area, $300 for a model 64 is a great price if they're in good condition. I just paid $500 a few months ago for one in excellent condition.

I would definitely go for the 65-2 for that $450 price.
 
The 65 is the more desirable gun , and worth the extra money , however , all 3 guns are underpriced, so I would personally snag all 3 .
Those 64s are worth $ 375-$ 400 each all day long, and the 65 is a $ 550 gun right now. All 3 will go up in value .

Lewis
 
Hard choice and I'm glad I'm not you right now or else I'd have a 64, 65, and a lighter wallet. Good luck with your decision!
 
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