Model 63 no dash - good gun?

[23 Blast]

Hello, wanted to hear from forum members about this particular gun. I really wanted a 617, but felt those are too large and heavy for a .22. The J-frames seem better suited to this role. I have a chance to buy a Model 63 (no dash) that has a pinned barrel and the six-shot cylinder. What's a good price for very good condition?

 

[H Richard]

These are in demand and can bring from $450 to $650 and more. They are excellent little guns and if you let your wife or girl friend shoot it you may not get it back.

 

[Pef]

I paid 600 for mine and that was with original grips and some pacmeyers and in very good condition. I was, and still am, satisfied with the price I paid.

 

[GF]

Price up around 7 Ben Franks around here for a high condition Mod 63.
Care to let us in on the asking price of the one you got a shot at?

GF

 

[Murdock]

The second best pistol shot of my shooting career was made with an M63. Love it. Every bit as good a revolver as my M48 or the M17 and M18 I once owned.

 

[23 Blast]

Price up around 7 Ben Franks around here for a high condition Mod 63.
Care to let us in on the asking price of the one you got a shot at?

GF

Cost me a Glock 34. The guy wants a 9mm, I'm a Smith revolver fanboy (and not a huge fan of plastic fantastic, although I will probably keep my G30sf for a good long time - it's just such a nice perfect package of .45 goodness in a compact, lightweight, yet comfortable-shooting gun)

The guy has sent me a few pics and it looks nice:

 

[Cal44]

I have a M63 no dash also.

I bought mine about 1984, and it does not have the pinned barrel.

The factory grip is very small. I kept it, of course, but got a Packmyer compac grip.

Looks like that's the grip on the gun in the picture.

Very accurate and fun gun to shoot.

Dave

 

[wyatte]

I have this very revolver - a model 63 no dash with a pinned barrel. I have had many revolvers over the years, but this has to rank up there as one of the best that I've owned. As one poster said - $450.00 on up is the range. I traded a model 60 .357 for mine at a gun show, and was very happy to find it. I had another many years back, and let it get away. That won't be the fate of this one. This one is here to stay. wyatte

 

[GF]

Good trade.

They still make the Glock, the pre lock pinned Mod 63 is much harder (and expensive) to come by.

GF

 

[deanodog]

I have owned several over the years. I never let one get by if it is priced within reason. I am not a huge fan of most j frames but the 63 is the exception.

 

[Green Frog]

I don't know what that Glock cost you, but if I had it and had the opportunity to swap it for the 63 in question, the 63 would come home with me and never be put away until I put on one of the sets of J-frame target stocks I've been hoarding. Then, supplies of ammo allowing, I'd do my best to wear it out! IMHO, yes, by all means, go for it!

Froggie

 

[PbRx]

I would do that swap in a heartbeat. The problem is to find 22lr ammo to feed it in this market.

 

[sophie]

I have 2 of S&W M63 and both in 4" barrel. One is pinned ('77) and the other is non pinned ('87) and both shoot very good. Both have original boxes, tools, literature. The going price around here is in the $750 range depending on if you have the box, tools, and literature. I saw a M63 at our last gun show for $850 for the gun, no box or anything. It wasn't a real nice gun at that. The J frame seems to be getting more popular.

I know what your'e gonna say. No pictures---No guns---Right

________
James

 

[22shtur]

Last week on Gunbroker, a 63 no dash with smooth wooden grips sold for $855.00. plus shipping. I ordered mine new and had to wait two weeks for it to arrive at the dealer. I replaced the grips with Herrett's for a better hold to shoot. The front red insert fades on overcast days, so I am going to paint it black to see it that improves the aim on overcast days. The paint can be removed later.

 

[Florida Guy]

I found 2 that I bought locally about a year ago.
I paid $400 and $500.
Bought one for me and one for my sister. I found mine to be too small/light for my taste and sold it and bought a model 18 which I like better.
My sister loves her model 63-.

 

[fotoman12001]

I like mine but...

I really wanted a 63-5 3" but didn't like the price tag so I bought a 63 no dash. I like it but it didn't quite quench the fire so I still ended up getting the 63-5 and I think it's an all-around better gun. I have no plans of ditching either of them but if I had to get rid of one it would be the no dash. The worst thing about the no dash is that is has very sticky extraction, no matter how much I clean the chambers. I think both are very attractive guns though.

Why have one when you can have two for twice (or more than twice) the price?

I like the K-frame 22s too.

 

[23 Blast]

Thanks guys. Yes, the Glock is a nice gun, and has been a great shooter for me - but, it's a Glock, with all the charm of a plastic drink cup.

Champagne tastes the same out of a plastic drink cup as it does out of a crystal flute, but surely the crystal flute has a lot more class.....

Besides, as mentioned, Glocks are still in current production, and if I ever somehow regret trading away the Glock, can simply buy another.

 

[tekarra]

I have one as well with the box, tools and literature. Has only fired 100 rounds.

 

[Camster]

I had one-perfectly nice gun,however I have big hands,no opportunities to take a trail walks with a handgun,so I sold it-I much prefer K frame guns for a variety of reasons.Consider a Model 18,if you feel a 617 is too heavy.

 

[Adk Mike]

I bought one new for 235.00. It was 1979 and at the time they were impossible to find. I enjoy it a lot and i hope to pass it on in the family. Mod 63 new in 79.