Model 64 - New or Used?

[5Wire]

I had this for a few years:

 

[JayFramer]

I do not at all care for the way they stretched out the frame to stuff in the internal locks, and among other reasons, is why I'll hunt for a used gun in good shooting shape before any new S&W 11 out of 10 times.

 

[catadjuster]

Used

I bought these two police trade in guns - about 265.00 each if I recall. They were both dry as a bone inside the actions, but with a bit of cleaning and the correct lubrication, they are quite smooth and very good shooters - DAO - NYPD trades. Altamont grips on them now - they came with very nasty rubber grips that had far more wear than the rest of the gun.

Really fun to shoot, but don't try shooting anything with even a slightly high primer - ask me how I know about that.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Partial to the older Smiths?
Me too!
Sounds like you answered your question!

 

[KalamazooKid]

You didn't say what barrel length you wanted. Snubbies are awesome too! 1982 on this one.

 

[raljr1]

some folks think fixed sight guns don't shoot well or are somehow sub-par. Nothing could be further from the truth IMHO.

agree....although this was 44 spl. it was a fixed sight gun that shot this group.....It ain't the arrow, it's the indian.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

reason to buy old over new in a 64. cheaper first of all. Plus you can never wear out a K frame .38 unless you set out to with HOT hand loads. The .38 just was made for the K frame and I can't imagine wearing one out shooting .38's

 

[Mrnurse]

the top 3 revolvers to me are the 28,10,64. I have No Lie... 10K rds on my mdl 64 without 1 issue about 4K on my model 10 again not a issue. For me the 64 is the ultimate utility weapon for 20 yds and less...ie...a house gun.

 

[SC_Mike]

I bought a 64 with factory wood grips in 3 inch barrel used at a local shop years ago, dont remember what I paid maybe $325. Shot it a few times and sold it online for a good bit more than I paid for it.

I don't run into deals like that often...

 

[CajunBass]

I'm not one who automatically shy's away from the "new" guns, but to be honest, used Model 64's are so common and inexpensive that I can't think of any reason to buy a new one.

I got this one (64-1) a few weeks ago for just under $400.00, which is probably a bit high, but it's in really nice shape, with no department markings, and it did have a decent set of S&W target stocks.

Lousy cell phone pictures.

 

[JayFramer]

The 64 is my all time favorite Smith. I know that may seem odd, but it's true. Ideal reliable stoppers with 158 FBIs, and enough shots to win any civilian gunfight if you look at the real world results.

I got a used departmental trade in in top shape for $250 last year and that was on Gun Broker. You'd play hades getting a new 64 for double that, and IMHO... well I won't go into it because we aren't supposed to be negative towards the new Smiths, so I'll shut up now.

 

[D Brown]

Model 64

The older Model 64's are great guns. This one's from 1981.

Model 64-2, 2" Tapered Barrel

 

[Mrnurse]

Paid 200.00 for a 1 in Good+ cond 10 years ago... shot the heck out of it... flawless operation.... my 2nd go to firearm. Oh and BTW anyone who says the 38 spl wont kill your nuts.... perfect for Civilian usage.

 

[Pequod]

Used!

I vote used, picked up these correction department trade-ins, and to save on shipping I bought three! Can't beat fixed sight stainless K frames, IMHO.

Pequod

 

[WR Moore]

The trick with buying used is finding one that hasn't been futzed with by someone who thinks they're a gunsmith. Just plain wear is generally easy to deal with and not particularly expensive. Replacing butchered parts, however, can get both troublesome & expensive.

 

[5Wire]

Here's one I got, perfect shape all around.

 

[CA Escapee]

Well I may as well jump in here, too. My 64-4.



A local Cabela's has a 4" 64 that was sold in Europe. It has all the inspector and proof marks on it, as well as the importers stamp. No police markings on it, $650.

Bill

 

[shouldazagged]

If I had the bucks I'd snap up a nice used 64, 4"or 2", in a split second.

 

[MrG5122]

Damn!!! I was gonna ask if the 64 came with a round butt and 3" barrel. I had no idea there was a 2". Now I have something else to keep an eye out for.

To the OP. Used.

 

[RMFnLA]

Damn!!! I was gonna ask if the 64 came with a round butt and 3" barrel. I had no idea there was a 2". Now I have something else to keep an eye out for.

To the OP. Used.

I prefer the 3".