Model 64 questions opinion

[MajorD]

Since moving to a new state last year I have been trying to no avail to find a shop with a worthwhile supply of smith revolvers, but the best I can do usually do is a shop with maybe 2 or 3 in stock. I much prefer older blued steel.
Anyhow I have been looking for a spare / backup shooter grade k frame and yesterday spotted a 64. It is what I will call "newer" as in it has no pin barrel the newer style cylinder latch and frame
Mounted firing pin. It is also DA only. It was not marked NY-1.
They had it on the shelf for $300. What do you think of that price? Just the gun no box papers or tools and it was wearing rubber grips. Sorry don't recall the dash #. It is shooter grade ( which is what I am looking for anyway) I suspect perhaps (live very close to a larger shop that usually has lots of police trades) is it may be one of the brinks guns.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

... Sorry don't recall the dash #. ....

It was probably a -6.

 

[kaaskop49]

It is a good price if the condition is also good. If you are experienced and can give the gun a good "looking-over," I would grab it. If not, there is a thread on this forum on how to inspect a used revolver. Required reading, in the humble opinion of this revolver guy. FYI, I purchased 2 used casino-issue 64 HBs several years ago for $300 each and have never regretted doing so.

You may want to be ready for hardened spray lube in the innards. This seems to be "standard maintenance" for some agency guns that are rarely, if ever, fired.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[loeman]

Good advice above from kaaskop49. I think the Md 64 is one of the best utility revolvers ever. Due to being stainless steel, I prefer it over the Md 10. Chances are good that it will clean up real nice and with some nice wood stocks it will be a gun you are proud of without breaking the bank. And maybe you can negotiate an even better price.

 

[tug700]

Model 64 is a great revolver and that is a great price if it passes the inspect the proper inspection. I don't like DAO but from a Concealed Carry standpoint, that is definitely a plus for your own defense in case you have to use it.

 

[ken158]

The DAO is an easy fix with a new hammer (most likely) and the price point is good if you are happy with the overall condition.

 

[serger]

If it's a 64-5 with the serrated back strap it will probably have one of the best stock triggers you'll ever find. I've got a couple and have handled several and they all have Very nice triggers. I especially like the DAO feature in that respect. It's very smooth.

GOOD luck!!

 

[rockquarry]

I have a Dallas PD 64-3; quite accurate and shoots pretty much to point of aim with 158 grain cast SWCs. I would consider the DAO a negative feature, but one that could be fixed if desired.

 

[jtcarm]

It is a good price if the condition is also good. If you are experienced and can give the gun a good "looking-over," I would grab it. If not, there is a thread on this forum on how to inspect a used revolver. Required reading, in the humble opinion of this revolver guy. FYI, I purchased 2 used casino-issue 64 HBs several years ago for $300 each and have never regretted doing so.



You may want to be ready for hardened spray lube in the innards. This seems to be "standard maintenance" for some agency guns that are rarely, if ever, fired.



Kaaskop49

Shield #5103

Ah, that explains the gunk I found inside my 64-3.

If it passes inspection, I'd grab it.

 

[jtcarm]

I have a Dallas PD 64-3; quite accurate and shoots pretty much to point of aim with 158 grain cast SWCs. I would consider the DAO a negative feature, but one that could be fixed if desired.

Was that a recent dealer purchase? If so, where?

I'd love to find a Texas LEO-marked S&W. especially North Texas.

 

[silversnake]

If it's a 64-5 with the serrated back strap it will probably have one of the best stock triggers you'll ever find. I've got a couple and have handled several and they all have Very nice triggers. I especially like the DAO feature in that respect. It's very smooth.

GOOD luck!!

You're not kidding, I have a 64-5 DAO completely stock and the trigger is as good as any I've handled. I only bought one, at the price they were going for I should have grabbed 5!

 

[vytoland]

i like my model 64's.....trimmed.....

 

[W.E.G.]

The DAO is an easy fix with a new hammer (most likely) and the price point is good if you are happy with the overall condition.

The "fix" you speak of is not always as drop-in easy as you might hope.

I converted one, and it ended up being more work than I expected.

See http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-sm...vert-dao-model-64-5-single-double-action.html

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[KSDeputy]

I carried a model 64 many, many years ago while doing security work. It was a great revolver. I never should have sold it.

 

[Capttjk1]

I just bought 2 LE trade-in model 64s from Buds Gun Shop. The first one I received was a 64-6 and the second was a 64-5 square butt. Both guns came in great shape. Very little carry ware and both were mechanically sound. In fact, the 64-5 I received has one of the smoothest triggers of any of my Smiths. Both of these were $425 from Buds. I initially thought the price was a little high until I saw the excellent condition of these weapons. I agree that the 64 is a great utility revolver. I would highly recommend it.

 

[p8riot]

My new 64-5. Picked up yesterday for $317 out the door. Underneath the goodyears is a really nice round butt frame.

 

[Bill In Texas]

I have a 64-2 with a 2" barrel that I carry occasionally. It's a wonderful shooter with a great trigger. I think you should buy it especially for that price! I may get another one of these days!

 

[31FordA]

I just picked up a 64 a few weeks ago, also a 64-2 with 2" barrel. I was surprised by how good it shoots for a snub, no trouble hitting the bowling pins at 25 yards. It has a really great trigger. I'd say if you have a chance to get one, especially for a great price, grab it.

 

[MajorD]

I checked the gun for push off end shake etc and all seemed good and the trigger was a delight. I think after pay day I may be visiting the shop again! After a bit of a rough start professionally since moving I am now at a point I can start buying again and hope the gun is still there when I go back. Clerk said the inventory tag for the shop showed it had been on the shelf over a year so that tells me I should have wiggle room on the price

 

[OLDSTER]

Model 64

This Model 64 DAO with Altamont stocks is my favorite all around shooter, and night-stand gun. Ya can't go wrong with one of these