Model 64 / 65 Three Inch

[1911-10MM]

Picked up a model 64 to go with my model 65.
Really like the 3" Smith's
Lets see yours.

 

[bcj128]

Love those - but can never find them...


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[Moo Moo]

Here I see my Model 65 with my 3" Model 36.

 

[Dwaine]

I have a few...65,66,31

 

[Eddietruett]

I love them!

 

[Dieseltech56]

Everyone's seen all these pics but I'll post again

Centerfire systems 64-6 reimport

65-5

65-3

64-5 converted to 357 magnum

65-5 Ladysmith

 

[ColbyBruce]

The two together are long gone; I still have the others.

I forgot about the nickel #10 I used to own.

 

[31FordA]

You can't beat a 3" K frame. I recently picked up a 3" 64-3 to compliment my 3" 65-3 and -5's. Now I need a 3" 10 to go with my 3" 13-3.

 

[Peak53]

Picked up a model 64 to go with my model 65.
Really like the 3" Smith's
Lets see yours.

Those round butt targets really make the case!

 

[Warren Sear]

I bought this one from a friend about 5 years ago. Paid about $50 too much for it at the time, but who cares? One of the last guns I would ever part with.

 

[326MOD10]

First photo is a Model 64, Model 10 (RB that was refinished in a matte blue due to wear) and a Model 10 (SB)


Next up is 2 Model 64's (one SB and one RB) that started life out as 4 inchers prior to some custom work by Mr. Throne.

And last up is a collection of J frames (60-4, 642 and 640) This photo is missing my latest pick up a 36-3 Lady Smith.

 

[zipty6]

64-6 and 65-3
I'd love to find some smooth target stocks like the OP's but I had to settle for more of a DIY solution.

 

[Moo Moo]

My first issued work gun was a Model 10 with a 3" barrel (photo with the handcuffs). When we transitioned over to the Glock 22, all our old revolvers were destroyed. So I have since bought a replacement.

 

[CCantu357]

The first handgun I ever shot was 4" Model 64, but the first Magnum I ever shot was a 3" Model 65. Both of them were my grandfathers service revolvers, the 64 was issued during the 1970s when it was deemed inappropriate to issue officers Magnum revolvers. The 65 was from the 1980s when it was deemed appropriate to issue officers firearms with proper stopping power.

To this day I do not think there is a better defensive revolver than a fixed sight 3" .357 Magnum. Unfortunately, S&W no longer makes them. The 2.5" and 3" 66s and 686s are nice, but the adjustable sights and extra weight seem to throw it off for me. Both the 3" GP100 and SP101 are very tempting alternatives though.

 

[wood714]

 

[wood714]

Those round butt targets really make the case!

OP's stocks are fantastic.

Mine are checkered, would love to find another pair for my 2.5" 686.

 

[CCantu357]

By the way, the Model 65 Ladysmith should have been kept in production and brought out in a non-Ladysmith version, with bigger grips and standard finish. The fixed sight and shrouded ejector rod is such a beautiful yet rare feature on S&W revolvers. It makes me wish Smith offered the 520 in a 3.5", or a 2.5" or 3" 581/681.

 

[1911-10MM]

Had a 64-4 snub that I regrettably sold several years back but lucky enough to come across this one in mint condition a few weeks ago.

 

[Moo Moo]

Here's my 65-3 with a change of grips. Really feels good in the hand.

 

[Coastie762]

Attached is a 64-5 I picked up a few years ago. It was wearing Hogues when I bought it; I swapped them out for a set of oil finished Ahrends retro bananas in Maple.