New K frame.....maybe

[glwt06]

I have two local gun shops that I check when I get a chance. I haven't been looking for anything in particular, just keeping my eyes open.

Late this last week, a couple of nice k frames came in. One in each shop.

This model 19:

And a model 64 with a 4 inch pencil barrel. I did not have my phone with me when I found the 64.

The model 19 has a few spots and a little rust for $269. The model 64 is in decent shape with wood panels for $250. I could probably wiggle a little bit on the 64. But, the 19 is firm. No papers or boxes.

I can buy one. I don't have a way to buy them both even with layaway. Plus, except for my j frame, all of my Smiths are 4 inch guns. So, I'm kinda looking for 6, 3 or 2 inch guns for something different.

So I have a 686 and a 65. The blue 19 would be different, but the pencil barreled stainless 64 would be cool.

I'm leaning towards the 64. I wish I had a picture.

 

[deanodog]

TELL US WHERE. I would like to find either of them for those prices. I always wanted a model 64 with the standard barrel. Oh well maybe someday.

 

[bananaman]

If it were me, I'd opt for the 19. There are a lot more 64's around to choose from. Good luck on your quest! Bob

 

[murphydog]

You didn't mention if your priority is collecting or shooting these. You already have two 4" .357s (both stainless). The 19 looks to be a good shooter at a very good price but has rust; the 64 is also at a very good price but is another 4" stainless gun. If I were you, rust is a deal-killer and I would get the 64. Decisions, decisions .

 

[glwt06]

When I buy something, I do it with shooting them in mind. But, some end up sitting because I will pick up my 686 when I head to the range. I would end up buying another 38. cal 4 inch shooter that might sit around a lot.

I do see 19s now and then, but I have never seen a pencil barreled 64. I can clean up a stainless gun, but I can't do much with the blued finish, which is ok because it would still look great cleaned with original stocks.

Your right Alan, decisions, decisions.

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

Rust, shmust. Get the 19, as long as its not seized up with rust, and it doesn't look like it would be. That really is a good deal.

 

[M3Stuart]

You can't go wrong with either one. At those prices, you could get your investment back out at any time. (Note that I always call it an 'investment' instead of a 'cost')

The 19 has the target sights and partial-lug barrel, making it, IMHO, a more balanced version of the 686. The 64 tapered-barrel is a slightly better balanced version (again - just IMHO) of the 65 with the same combat sights, but it'll have a little bit more recoil - but that won't matter because you'll only be able to shoot 38's out of it.

So the question is; which one do YOU like better?

 

[C Islander]

I'd go with the 19. For the prices they're asking, I'd be tempeted to get both.

 

[Maximumbob54]

I have one of those tapered barrel 64's and have been told they were only made with that barrel on the original run. The -1 and newer models didn't have that barrel. If I'm wrong then someone please correct me. I feel like that's a steal on a 19-5 or whatever that is.