M640 questions (bought gun, updated with pics)

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Bought the gun!

Looking at a 640. SN CBPXXXX
.357, Enclosed ejector rod, 2.25", pinned front sight, no lock

What year is it and what value on a nice clean example??
(1996-7, thanks L-2)

Thanks for any and all help. - Jim

EDIT: Pics, sights, springs...

Ok, finally got my front sight installed. A #54 drill bit isn't that easy to come by locally I learned. Install went real smooth though. Drilled from both sides like your supposed to. The sight was then pretty stuck in place so I skipped the usual Loctite and installed the pin. It's in there nice and tight.

I installed an Apex spring kit with new firing pin. Another easy job thanks to their great video. Has anyone ever used this kit? I will say the trigger is worlds better! I did smooth the rebound slide and lube per video instructions. Feels so good I hope it passes its range test coming soon. The kit looks well reviewed.

Another gun I have enjoyed making mine .

 

[RGNewell]

.38 or .357?

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

.38 or .357?

Sorry It's a 357

 

[L-2]

A "CBP" s/n equates to '96 or '97 according to the "book".

"1995 – BSJ, BSM, BSR, BSS, BUB, BUC, BUE, BUH, CAD, CAE, CLS

1996 – CAM, CAN, CAP, CAU, CAZ, CBA, CBB, CBC, CBD, CBP

1997 – CBN, CBP, CBT, CBU, CCD, CCE, CCF, CCH

1998 – CCK, CCM, CCN, CCP, CCR, CCS, CCV, CCW, CCY, CDU, CMH

Supica, Jim,Nahas, Richard. Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson (Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson) (Kindle Locations 17056-17059). F+W Media. Kindle Edition. "

 

[RGNewell]

IMHO.
$700 - $800

 

[Muss Muggins]

IMHO.
$700 - $800

Agreed. Around here, it'd have a tag that asked $799 or so, depending on how much the LGS was into it for, but that doesn't mean they'd get it. . .

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Thanks guys. I wanted it, so I went for it.

Item # 909777972

 

[Beemerguy53]

Thanks guys. I wanted it, so I went for it.

Congratulations! Great little popper...but be advised the recoil is a bit fierce!

 

[old tanker]

Mine is one of the cop turn-ins sold by Centerfire a few years ago. I carry it with 158 grain LSWC .357 ammo. The factory rubber grips it came with work fine. It has the smoothest action of any revolver I own. The recoil is heavy but not sharp and quick like the 125s so is more manageable for me. Inside, at night, the blast and fireball are going to be pretty impressive. Hand size groups at fifteen yards are not uncommon.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

357

I think I've shot 50 rounds of 357 in 10 years. Most through a 4" GP100. Will be 99% - 38 Special (and +P) for me.

 

[colt_saa]

Thanks guys. I wanted it, so I went for it.

Item # 909777972

Congratulations.

The 340/640 family of J-Magnum Centennials are great revolvers with lots of strength

I have been carrying one since they were released. I now have several including a Performance Center version

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Good Move!
I also have one of the Centerfire Trade-ins.
Usually carry with 38+P.

 

[Hasbeen1945]

I also have a couple of the Centerfire trade ins. Wish I would have bought more. Both are on the job. One close to my front door. My wife carries one as her car gun.

 

[riverrat38]

I have the Pro model of the dash 1. I like the standard barrel of the dash 3 better then the fluted one on the Pro, but I had to buy the Pro dash 1 to get it without the "hole". I have long thought that S&W has done a great job of marketing ploy. Add a feature that is generally not wanted, and then charge a premium to eliminate it. I do use the moon clip, but only for my carry rounds. Any spare ammo is in a strip. The clip does provide for quick and positive extraction, a worthwhile feature.

73,
Rick

 

[JohnRippert]

If you put grips on it that allow you to get all fingers holding then .357 is stout but manageable. I have Sile combats on both of mine.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

John Rippert informed us about the Centerfire 640 Trade Ins.
Some of the Best Info I ever got on this Site!
I also regret only buying one.
It was go Big or Go Home Time!
I guess I was confused because I was already Home!
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!
Anyway, Thanks John.

 

[JohnRippert]

John Rippert informed us about the Centerfire 640 Trade Ins.
Some of the Best Info I ever got on this Site!
I also regret only buying one.
It was go Big or Go Home Time!
I guess I was confused because I was already Home!
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!
Anyway, Thanks John.

Definitely the biggest post of mine in terms of likes and replies.

I originally bought one but decided as soon as I received it that another was in order. I expect the guys here on our forum got their fair share of them.

 

[Bill In Texas]

This is mine. Not a Centerfire pickup like others have mentioned though. I picked it up at a pawn shop a few years ago. Been a nearly constant companion since then.

It stays loaded with Speer Gold Dot 135 grain .357 Short Barrel ammunition. A little more than .38 Special +p, but not as hot as a 125 grain mag load. Recoil is manageable.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

"Soaking Guns"

So, "Soaking Guns"....is that real?

Looks in good condition, but is there a magic soak solution and stainless gun just comes out so nice??? Or just use the old elbow grease? Did order a grey Scotch-Brite pad. Was that a bad idea?
My usual is just the Birchwood Casey 1-2-3 kit. Maybe some Rem-oil.

Help wanted...

 

[629shooter]

Thanks guys. I wanted it, so I went for it.



Item # 909777972

Nice snag. I looked at that one, for a spare.

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