Looking at a model 64

[Old Corp]

M64's in the tapered barrel configuration indeed have a 'cool factor'.
I have no 64's, just M65's in 3" and 4".
Wish they'd have done the M65 in the tapered barrel. Sort of a 'K frame Mountain Gun'.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Several years back the local police department was relocating to a new facility. Locked up in a cabinet they found 6 Model 64 round-butt 2" revolvers and 6 Model 28 Highway Patrolman 4" revolvers, all department-marked, all 1970's vintage. Those were traded in to a local dealer who then let me know about them. I bought them all for $250 each plus sales taxes (dealer had overextended himself a bit, needed to recoup some cash, so I jumped right in).

Turned a tidy profit for myself, selling one or two per month. Kept one 2" Model 64 for myself.

Early this year I started experiencing arm and shoulder problems (arthritis-related and some nerve damage) that have had a negative effect on my grip strength and mobility. Haven't been comfortable with my usual carry guns, so I started carrying the Model 64. Very glad to have it; simple, lightweight, easy to shoot well.

A 4" pencil-barrel 64 would make an excellent defensive piece for home or carry. The factory magna stocks work well with a Tyler T-grip, or you can put on a set of Pachmayrs for shooting.

 

[ken158]

Well, you gave a description and asked if you should buy... but you left out an important detail (price). That is a "pencil barrel" that gave way to the bull barrel that everyone really wanted. I'm thinking $400 would be top dollar for me.

 

[Nacho Man]

I paid $350 bucks for this baby.
64-3 (1987)

 

[Black Knight]

The 64 was the revolver I was issued when I became a police officer. After about 3 years we switched to Berettas which we still carry. The agency would not allow us to purchase our 64s. Later I found out that some of them had microscopic cracks in them. They had between 40,000 and 60,000 rounds through them from what I was told. The average seemed to be 50,000. None of the guns I have bought new has anywhere near that. The one you are looking at should be good to go if mechanically sound and at the right price.

 

[RMFnLA]

I like the standard barrel, especially on a Model 64, for some reason, probably because it's not as common as the heavy barrel. As a matter of fact, I avoided buying a heavy barrel one for years, because they were just so mundane, but I tripped over a really nice one not too long ago.





I still haven't shot it, but it's a nice gun, which explains why most everyone had one before I did.

I grew up with blue "pencil" barrel model 10s; standard cop issue, $109.95 MSRP, no big deal.

Not sure which caught me eye more, the heavy barrel or the SS construction, but once the 64 & 65 came out I was hooked.

Looking for a 3" RB now...

 

[Bronco89]

Oh YEa

........... If it locks up good and everything should I grab it?

Grab it like the last slice of pizza.

 

[mrchuck]

Mine is a 4" heavy bbl. NYPD trade in.
As all K frames, shoots and operates beautifully!
Planning on selling it at the next Gun Show in Tyler, TX.

 

[ABPOS]

I paid $350 bucks for this baby.
64-3 (1987)

Oh that's looks really right with the T grip on there.

 

[Texas Star]

Mine was incredibly accurate and shot right to the sights with Winchester and Federal 158 grain lead HP Plus P ammo. I used Pachmayr Presentation grips.

I think the serial number was ID2213, should you chance upon it.

I replaced it with a M- 66-3, which has also been an outstanding gun, with .357 Magnum power added.

 

[Arquebus357]

I have two. Here's one of them (slightly modified).

 

[alwslate]

Well, you gave a description and asked if you should buy... but you left out an important detail (price). That is a "pencil barrel" that gave way to the bull barrel that everyone really wanted. I'm thinking $400 would be top dollar for me.

Uhh no, everyone doesn't really want the bull barrel. You'll
probably see that the "pencil barrel" 64s will command a
higher price than the bull barrel models. Of course there are more
bull barrel 64s out there for sale but some of us definitely
prefer the weight and handling of the standard barrel 64s and 10s.

 

[scha]

Here is my favorite Model 64. Round Butt with Tapered Barrel. (Sent to factory to have used tapered barrel installed on a used 64.)

 

[Art Doc]

That is NOT a "pencil barrel" since there is so such thing as a "pencil barrel." There's a pencil sharpener and a pencil holder but no pencil barrel. Never existed.

I believe the tapered or standard barrel (both correct terms) was discontinued fairly early in the 64's life span so has a certain attraction to many folks.

Yes, shoot all the mainstream +P you want in it as +P is little more than a mild target load.

 

[Old Corp]

That is NOT a "pencil barrel" since there is so such thing as a "pencil barrel." There's a pencil sharpener and a pencil holder but no pencil barrel. Never existed.

I believe the tapered or standard barrel (both correct terms) was discontinued fairly early in the 64's life span so has a certain attraction to many folks.

Yes, shoot all the mainstream +P you want in it as +P is little more than a mild target load.

^^^
Like x 10!

 

[shouldazagged]

I've wanted a 64 with a four inch standard barrel ever since I acquired a 10-5 in that configuration. I liked the balance much better than a heavy barrel. It simply felt better in my hand and pointed more naturally. The 10-5 is gone, but if I had the money (I don't) I would jump on a standard barrel 64.

And yes, they do just look cool.

 

[Wishbone]

Hard to beat a model 64.

 

[JayFramer]

YES you absolutely should buy one! Here's mine:

 

[CajunBass]

That is NOT a "pencil barrel" since there is so such thing as a "pencil barrel." There's a pencil sharpener and a pencil holder but no pencil barrel. Never existed.

Sure there is such a thing as a "pencil barrel." We're having a conversation about one right now. Everyone here seems to know what it means. Even you.

It's called a

col·lo·qui·al·ism
/kəˈlōkwēəˌlizəm/
noun

1.
a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation:

Now, excuse me while I duck for cover.

 

[Muley Gil]

Nor is there a "Triple Lock", a "Lemon squeezer", a "Wolf & Klar" and I don't think there is any factory advertising that speaks of a "Registered Magnum".

I have heard the terms "pencil barrel" and "skinny barrel" all of my handgunning life.