I have an early 90's 640 .357 and have used it as a BUG for years. The trigger was a little rough at first and rapid shooting of .357 loads was a bit of a hand full. So I had my gunsmith smooth out the trigger and I had him install an orange insert on the front sight ramp for faster aquisition. He then sent it out for Magnaporting and I changed the grips to a wooden boot type. Needless to say, it is now one of my favorites and a great shooter.
New Backup, 640 .38 Sp.
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Mine's worked just fine for close to 20 years now. I think you made a fine choice.
Jerry
Jerry
Centenniel
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I carried my 640 38 Special for many years as a LEO. I'm now retired, but still cherish that old and trusted friend. I carry it now as a private citizen on a Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit. Fine revolvers, those 640s, especially the 38 Special only version. I do prefer the all stainless version to the various alloy ones.
LSP 972
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I bought mine in the early 90s, soon after purchasing a 642. The 640 has always been a "substitute" for the AirWeight carry gun; used for practice and qualifications. Now that my main carry J frame is a 342, the weight of the 640 is really appreciated for practice. Those light J's were never fun to shoot; and now that I'm older, with all the attendant aches, pains, and deteriorating muscle mass, well...
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snowman.45
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Backup
Like Headknocker, I have the 940; a twin cousin to the 640. I carry the 940 for backup, as our duty weapons are 9mm. Great little gun. I intend to find a 640 as well. I used to have a 340 Sc, but traded it off some time back due to the brutal recoil when using magnums. Great to carry....no fun to shoot.
Like Headknocker, I have the 940; a twin cousin to the 640. I carry the 940 for backup, as our duty weapons are 9mm. Great little gun. I intend to find a 640 as well. I used to have a 340 Sc, but traded it off some time back due to the brutal recoil when using magnums. Great to carry....no fun to shoot.
I prefer OWB holster carry for access and comfort.
When pocket carry is necessary, I use a DeSantis Gunhide.
Enjoy, Russ
When pocket carry is necessary, I use a DeSantis Gunhide.
Enjoy, Russ
valkyriekl
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I carry mine IWB; it's maybe a touch heavy for pocket carry, but I wear tighter pants anyways so pocket carry doesn't work for me.
As for choosing this vs. the 642, I dunno...I had a 642, and it was nice, but I kinda like the weight on my belt to remind me that I'm armed; I don't put much store by the whole "it's so light and comfortable that I forget it's there" idea.
I carry mine on a belt or with an ankle holster. Both have worked well for me. I have a friend who is a local deputy and has seen the aluminum frames "stretch" over time. I wanted a revolver that I could shoot comfortably and would not have to worry about damage over time with +P loads. (I use the Speer Gold Dot 135 gr +P for short barrel revolvers...)
I cleaned her up some, but made the mistake of using a dremel and polish...it went from practical to "bling"...my bad.
That will last about three days in a holster...then back to practical I expect.
