Opinion/Advise Model 60 or 640?
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Benton Quest
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Well, for concealed carry, SA is pretty much out...so unless your holster relies on a hammer spur for security, I would always opt for the 640 or something of similar ilk. And the hammer does not dig into me when I carry AIWB....
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Rpg
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Give some thought to the M649 as well. SA compatibility with no hammer snags.
Birdhunter6
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Hammerless for me, and practice practice practice double action, primarily at 10 yards and under but occasionally out to at least 50 yards.
Consider 640Pro series. That gives you tritium night sights.
Consider 640Pro series. That gives you tritium night sights.
I carry a 442-1 no lock.
For CCW single action is not an issue for me.
For CCW single action is not an issue for me.
My M640-1 is the one I CC the most. Do have a M638 and it is light.
No SA is needed at close range and that is what J frames were designed for.
No SA is needed at close range and that is what J frames were designed for.
I've carried a 640-1 Pro in a pancake holster for quite a number of years. I also occasionally carry an exposed hammer Chiefs Special in a shoulder holster. I have no problem with the hammer.
You must decide what and how you want to carry. You might choose one option and discover that it doesn't work for you. There's no single correct answer that applies to everyone.
Best of luck with your decision.
You must decide what and how you want to carry. You might choose one option and discover that it doesn't work for you. There's no single correct answer that applies to everyone.
Best of luck with your decision.
You can buy a new hammer for your 60 and bob it... then the snag is gone, or you can go back to the tanged one anytime you feel like it.
FWIW, I never had a snagging problem with a 60 anyway, and I shoot a staged Centennial just as well as a 60 in single action, so there's really no practical reason. The 60 does seem slightly less bulky to me.
FWIW, I never had a snagging problem with a 60 anyway, and I shoot a staged Centennial just as well as a 60 in single action, so there's really no practical reason. The 60 does seem slightly less bulky to me.
Well, it looks like this opinion poll worked out like all the rest--------everybody's got one, and there are still different strokes for different folks.
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Bill In Texas
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I'm surprised that no one has said buy both.
I do have both, but my model 60 is a 3" variety. I use it for hiking. My 640-1 has been my edc for a few years now. Both are accurate and I don't think that you can wrong with either OP.
I do have both, but my model 60 is a 3" variety. I use it for hiking. My 640-1 has been my edc for a few years now. Both are accurate and I don't think that you can wrong with either OP.
old tanker
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I like my 640-1. It has the smoothest DA trigger of any revolver I own. Standard .357 mag 158 grain lead semi-wadcutters are more comfortable to shoot well than the sharp recoiling light bullet screamers. The Bianchi Model 57 holster is a comfortable match.
The configuration of the backstrap on the Centennial models allows for a higher grip relative to the bore axis. This helps reduce muzzle rise when shooting. I notice this when shooting my 640 with +P loads.
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When I need something easy to conceal, it is my 640-1 either with an IWB or pocket holster. I have not found the DAO to be a handicap, I can hold center of mass at 25 yards... actually I can keep the shots on a 9 inch paper plate at 25 yards. Remember, these are not designed to be precision target handguns, they are designed for close quarters defense.
gwpercle
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ATTABOY ! .... and I Agree !
All my revolvers , even the J-Frame concealed carry revolvers , have exposed hammers . I find them safer and who says you must never ever shoot single action . Having a choice is good.
Model 60 was purchased years ago on advice from two buddies on our local police force . Both told me the hammer issue is hugely exaggerated and was in fact no problem at all ... sometimes you want to make an accurate shot .
Both men served 25 years and retired .
Gary
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Thank you! You made the point I was going to make. Just because a revolver has a hammer doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be shot single action.
I alternate between a 637 and a 442 and like both.
So much easier to pocket carry or IWB without the external hammer. Can’t tell you how many times the external hammer snagged a garment & fouled my draw. My 637 has been relegated to a trail gun loaded with snake shot.
Centennial 640, 640-1, and 642 are my choices for pocket carry. No hammer snag or pocket lint/debris issues.
transit
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I prefer Centennials, but the OP's second sentence was, "I do like an external hammer..." so I'm not sure what the choice is here.
If you know that you like external hammers, you should probably choose a gun that has one.
If you know that you like external hammers, you should probably choose a gun that has one.
