Got a 640 Pro coming. Did I make a good choice?

[nsl]

S&W is exchanging my 632 (see other posts) that can't be fixed for a 640 Pro. Pretty much had my choice of J frames over the phone with customer service, and picked the 640 Pro because of it being a little "differant" which is why I chose the 632 originally.

Did I make a good choice, or should I call back and get something differant? The 640 is about the only J frame I care for, maybe the 63. They said it would be a while before I got it because they are so backed up.

 

[wheelyfun66]

Great Choice!!
I lust after those 640 Pro models.....

They are extremely hard to find....
there are two on Gun Broker right now.....one for 700 and one for 800 dollars....

If I didn't just over pay for my 66-4 and have Gemini Customs working on another revolver for me........I'd have one.

Can't wait to see pics and report.

 

[Invictus357]

Good choice?

Good choice????

It's at the top of my list and I'm buying one the minute I find one.

Please post pics when you get it please.

 

[mbliss57]

Fantastic gun.. one of my favorite CCWs

S&W Combat stocks


640 Pro wearing Esmeralda's Andian Alder grips

 

[Pef]

What do you think?

I swapped the grips with a pair of ahrends boot grips. I carry this in a galco concealable belt holster. It's a GREAT choice you made.

 

[nsl]

Wonder if they have problems with bad crowns and canted barrels like some other models?

 

[wheelyfun66]

Wonder if they have problems with bad crowns and canted barrels like some other models?

Man, don't let that keep you up at night!

Get one, inspect it. 90% chance that all checks out just fine.
If not, send it back to S&W, be patient, get it back to 100%, shoot it, carry it, show us pics!

 

[Stainz]

I have it's sibling, the 632 Pro, and love it - except for the Tritium 'Night Sight'. I would love the HiViz sight, a la my 3" 63, more. BTW, if they have a 3" 63 - and you don't - I'd consider getting it - mine is a real range-bag hog - fun plinker! The 640 Pro would be nice - but all business.

What was wrong with your 632?

Stainz

 

[nsl]

I have it's sibling, the 632 Pro, and love it - except for the Tritium 'Night Sight'. I would love the HiViz sight, a la my 3" 63, more. BTW, if they have a 3" 63 - and you don't - I'd consider getting it - mine is a real range-bag hog - fun plinker! The 640 Pro would be nice - but all business.

What was wrong with your 632?

Stainz

Timing issues. I guess they don't have extra parts to fix them, so be carefull with your 632.

 

[vito]

What makes a 640 Pro different from just a plain 640? I bought my 640 several years ago and for me, despite the weight and heft of the stainless steel, shooting 357 mag is too unpleasant. I consider it an excellent carry gun, despite its 23 ounce weight, and load it with Speer 38+p.

 

[Diezelson]

640 is an awesome choice. I find that 110 grain 357 not bad at all. Looking to try some Speer Gold Dot 135 grain ammo.Carry mine in a IWB Don Hume holster.

 

[Invictus357]

What makes a 640 Pro different from just a plain 640? I bought my 640 several years ago and for me, despite the weight and heft of the stainless steel, shooting 357 mag is too unpleasant. I consider it an excellent carry gun, despite its 23 ounce weight, and load it with Speer 38+p.

The Pro has night sights and the cylinder is cut for moon clips.

When I get one, I'll probably have S&W do the master action package on it.

 

[vito]

I tried to look up the 640 Pro on the S&W website and did not see anything listed at all. Night sights would be nice, since the basic 640 has essentially no sights at all. I added the Crimson Trace laser grips which gives me the confidence to hit what I aim at if I am more than a few feet from the target.

 

[Hapworth]

Did you get a great gun? Yes.

Did you make a good choice? That depends on your intended use...

If you're looking for a superb concealed carry revolver, I think you made the best choice there is.

 

[bronco45]

I consider the 640 Pro to be exactly that: Made for the professional! It's got the sights, the trigger, the moonclip, and the grip. Everything I always wanted in a J Frame. I retired from Police work 10 years ago but I purchased my 640 Pro a year ago March.

This gun is accurate, powerful and great to carry summer or winter. My only regret is why it to took them so long to build a J Frame that would do so much "well" from the factory!

 

[jeffrey]

I got one of the first ones out of the factory as a replacement for a defective 640 no dash. IMO it's the nicest J frame out there.

I sent my old 640 in and then waited two years (more or less) for the 640 Pro as a replacement gun and I could have gotten pretty much any J frame from S&W in the interim. (As you may know, they announced the gun two years before they began to ship it.) All I can say is that it was worth the wait, for the sights alone.

 

[Invictus357]

I tried to look up the 640 Pro on the S&W website and did not see anything listed at all. Night sights would be nice, since the basic 640 has essentially no sights at all. I added the Crimson Trace laser grips which gives me the confidence to hit what I aim at if I am more than a few feet from the target.

Here you go.

I only found out about it recently.

Who would not like a new S&W J frame with night sights and no lock?

And I assure you it does not have the lock.

Product: Model 640