First Post, First S&W, Great Deal!

[Arquebus357]

Thanks.. ( I'm the polished 64 guy) . If you are going for the pure DA mode, you might try a lighter rebound spring. I have 12# and 14# Wolff springs on all my S&W's (5) I would rather fool with the rebound spring than the hammer spring.

Out of curiosity, What did you use for compressing the rebound spring when replacing it ? I use a properly sized phillips head screwdriver bit.

 

[Justin T]

Thanks.. ( I'm the polished 64 guy) . If you are going for the pure DA mode, you might try a lighter rebound spring. I have 12# and 14# Wolff springs on all my S&W's (5) I would rather fool with the rebound spring than the hammer spring.

Out of curiosity, What did you use for compressing the rebound spring when replacing it ? I use a properly sized phillips head screwdriver bit.

Yessir! Sharp 64 and I like it. I toyed with the idea of taking a coil off the rebound spring, and decided I had done enough for now. But I guarantee that I will be fooling with it next time if I think I can reduce the pull weight safely.

For the slide and spring, I used a home-made tool. A flathead screwdriver with notches ground in it on either side, so that the notches compress against the spring and the middle of the blade seats in the spring.

I attached in this post a thumbnail photo of one that is like mine. Trust this serves.

Aaaaannnndddd, a squinty eye and a strong word of encouragement!

 

[Texas Star]

That is interesting. I just got a Model 10-10 (also an LE turn in) with similar circles on the grip frame. I can't make out a number like is on yours. It is the only gun I have seen with those on the frame until yours.

Nice Buck by the way. Is that a Pathfinder?

As he said, a Model 102, I think called Woodsman.

The Pathfinder is Model 105. There's one at my computer desk, and one was my first good knife, back in the 1960's.

Pathfinder blade is five inches. Woodsman blade is four inches.
The 102 has a sort of small Bowie shape. The 105 is more of a gentle elongated S shape, like Randall's Model 3.

 

[Justin T]

As he said, a Model 102, I think called Woodsman.

The Pathfinder is Model 105. There's one at my computer desk, and one was my first good knife, back in the 1960's.

Pathfinder blade is five inches. Woodsman blade is four inches.
The 102 has a sort of small Bowie shape. The 105 is more of a gentle elongated S shape, like Randall's Model 3.

The resemblance to the bowie comes from the clip point. Clip points on bowies are traditionally exaggerated and deeply cut.

The 102 and 105 are awesome blades with good balance. I like them.

 

[Univibe]

Your first S&W is like your first Girlfriend.

You never forget her, no matter how many more you acquire.

 

[raygixxer89]

The little circle stickers? It's all new to me, so I have no clue what they are. Assuming QC stickers or something.

That's a Buck 102. Fish and bird knife. Scary sharp, and goes with me wherever there is steak, tri-tip, or brisket (I'm in Texas).

Welcome fellow TEXAN! That's a nice shooting iron you have there. That's the next model on my revolver list!

 

[Justin T]

Welcome fellow TEXAN! That's a nice shooting iron you have there. That's the next model on my revolver list!

San Antonio?! My favorite city in TX. I am in Spring, just north of Houston. Bunch of us Texas boys in here!

Thanks for your kind words. It's gonna be bout perfect when I bead-blast it, touch up the sights, get a better holster for it, make some wood grips, etc etc. These kinds of rabbit holes are fun!

 

[raygixxer89]

San Antonio?! My favorite city in TX. I am in Spring, just north of Houston. Bunch of us Texas boys in here!

Thanks for your kind words. It's gonna be bout perfect when I bead-blast it, touch up the sights, get a better holster for it, make some wood grips, etc etc. These kinds of rabbit holes are fun!

Yes, S&W revolvers can be quite addictive, and the rabbit can be fun! Next time you're in SA give me a holler and we can get some ranfe time in.

 

[kthom]

Justin,

I've got one just like or very similar to the one you now have. It's a '97 issue factory DAO Model 64-5. All the K Frames are excellent revolvers, and mine is no exception. It was exported to somewhere overseas and later repatriated to the USA by CAL of Georgia, VT and is stamped as such on the left side of the frame underneath the cylinder. It has an excellent action and is in pretty good cosmetic condition as well. These guns are the sledgehammers of the breed. I only fire revolvers in double action, so I'm very pleased with mine minus the hammer spur. It shoots well for me and my wife too! You will not wear this one out, but you may find that your interest in these revolvers is stimulated to own more of them. Congratulations, and good on you for buying a box of parts and putting them back together and restoring this one to duty!

 

[Justin T]

Justin,

I've got one just like or very similar to the one you now have. It's a '97 issue factory DAO Model 64-5. All the K Frames are excellent revolvers, and mine is no exception. It was exported to somewhere overseas and later repatriated to the USA by CAL of Georgia, VT and is stamped as such on the left side of the frame underneath the cylinder. It has an excellent action and is in pretty good cosmetic condition as well. These guns are the sledgehammers of the breed. I only fire revolvers in double action, so I'm very pleased with mine minus the hammer spur. It shoots well for me and my wife too! You will not wear this one out, but you may find that your interest in these revolvers is stimulated to own more of them. Congratulations, and good on you for buying a box of parts and putting them back together and restoring this one to duty!

Thank you! Yours sounds like it has an interesting history! I'm glad to have this one. It sure is fun to shoot. So accurate! As you've already guessed, these are like Lay's potato chips apparently. I'll be putting a j-frame model 49 on layaway tomorrow.

Where in west texas are you? I was born in San Angelo and have deep roots in Sonora, Ballinger and Brownwood.

 

[kthom]

I live now in the Hub City. Am a native of far eastern NM but got here as soon as I could! Have been through Angelo, Ballinger, and Brownwood several times over the years on the way to the Hill Country (Kerrville and Fredericksburg, etc) during the many years my wife and I rode motorscooters. Know where Sonora is and have ridden all over Central and West Texas. Gooood country to me! I'll bet you like that Model 49 too! We all need a few J Frames and K Frames. I'm old school so that's what I like best. All the others are good as well, especially the older ones. Don't own many that were built later than the 80's. They ARE addictive!! You have been warned!

 

[F75gunslinger]

I have redone the top strap of a 681 that was a little beat up. Used a mini sandblaster with 220 grit sand. Turned out nice.Don't see why it wouldn't work on a whole gun.Not quite the factory finish but very close.



Same basic size as an airbrush. Very good for small projects.

The 64 I have I went through and polished. I'm not a fan of the frosted finish as it shows wear and is hard to keep looking nice if you carry the gun.

 

[Justin T]

I have redone the top strap of a 681 that was a little beat up. Used a mini sandblaster with 220 grit sand. Turned out nice.Don't see why it wouldn't work on a whole gun.Not quite the factory finish but very close.

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Same basic size as an airbrush. Very good for small projects.

The 64 I have I went through and polished. I'm not a fan of the frosted finish as it shows wear and is hard to keep looking nice if you carry the gun.

I think the nice part about stainless guns is they can be changed finish-wise. Of course, I won't be changing weekly, but won't hesitate to polish if I decide I don't like the matte finish.

I've seen those mini blasters and don't see why they wouldn't work. I'm going to try my hand at making one with a $5 blow gun and an empty gatorade bottle.

 

[Justin T]

Well, I ended up going with a polish job. My bead blasting deal didnt pan out.

I wet sanded to 2000 and then hit it with mothers. Didn't get all of the really deep nicks out, but the scratches are gone and it looks 100% better.

It will never win any beauty contests, but it looks clean, tidy, and presentable. Add a good holster, and I will be ready to go.

 

[ABPOS]

Could we see it?

 

[Justin T]

So i posted a before pic, with the cylinder release missing. The after is the right side of the gun.

I need to get it back together after some replacement parts arrive-I launched the bolt spring and plunger off into some far corner of the garage never to be found again.

 

[Mrnurse]

I almost Bought that 64 a few weeks ago ..it was listed on another site I frequent ...good Price, and a great education on how a SW works. You did a good Job.

 

[lkabug]

You did great!
Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[Justin T]

I almost Bought that 64 a few weeks ago ..it was listed on another site I frequent ...good Price, and a great education on how a SW works. You did a good Job.

Thank you so much. It was a good price and great education indeed.

 

[Justin T]

You did great!
Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Thank you! Pictures arent the best. Will try for another when I can.