Passed on a 64-3 with 3" barrel and real Tyler T-grip

[38 Specialist]

In made a visit to my LGS yesterday and found a 64-3 with 3" barrel, bobbed hammer, and original Tyler T-grip.

The price is good and it's in great shape.

I was about to buy it. But I overlooked the fact that due to recently moving, my carry permit and license show different address. Hence I couldn't take it out of the store. I took it as a sign that it just wasn't meant to be, shrugged my shoulders, and left. I've got more guns than I can shoot anyway. Whew! I saved myself some money!

This morning I went to the sheriff's office and got my permit updated.

Guess what? Now I'm thinking about that gun. I don't own any 3-inch k-frames. Let alone any with the other features. It seems like it fills a niche in my collection.

What do you all think? How highly prized is a specimen like this?

 

[Baxter6551]

!!!!! GO BACK AND BUY IT IMMEDIATELY !!!!!
I repeat ….
BUY IT.

 

[DeafSmith]

In made a visit to my LGS yesterday and found a 64-3 with 3" barrel, bobbed hammer, and original Tyler T-grip.

The price is good and it's in great shape.

I was about to buy it. But I overlooked the fact that due to recently moving, my carry permit and license show different address. Hence I couldn't take it out of the store. I took it as a sign that it just wasn't meant to be, shrugged my shoulders, and left. I've got more guns than I can shoot anyway. Whew! I saved myself some money!

This morning I went to the sheriff's office and got my permit updated.

Guess what? Now I'm thinking about that gun. I don't own any 3-inch k-frames. Let alone any with the other features. It seems like it fills a niche in my collection.

What do you all think? How highly prized is a specimen like this?

If you have the $$ and it is for a fair price... yea. I have a 3" 64 .38. Has TCP stamped on it.

Nice gun and if I want it would be fine for CCW or even hiking in the woods.

You can always do a Lay-A-Way like I am doing on the S&W 65 3" I found at a pawn shop recently!!!

 

[cgt4570]

I have its equiv in a NY-1 overrun that was officer owned. It has the factory bobbed hammer. If it's a good price, you won't get hurt. Tyler's are going for quite a bit on eBay, especially the early ones.

As for the address thing, I got rejected on a BG check a few years ago. I moved about 10 miles from VA to TN. Thought everything was in order. Somehow they showed me having a DL in both states at once. Had to go 'renounce' my VA residency at the DMV.

 

[bdGreen]

Buy it.

You will never regret it.

bdGreen

 

[Timothy2700]

But I overlooked the fact that due to recently moving, my carry permit and license show different address.

Hopefully you’ll get it if you want it. But wondering what state/jurisdiction you live in that requires a carry permit to purchase a handgun? Or maybe I’m missing something. Just curious-
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[Beemerguy53]

38 Specialist, if you've never experienced shooting a 3" S&W revolver, I highly recommend you buy that 64 and give it a try...I promise you won't regret it.

 

[dsf]

Hopefully you’ll get it if you want it. But wondering what state/jurisdiction you live in that requires a carry permit to purchase a handgun? Or maybe I’m missing something. Just curious-
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Some states allow "take it now" if the buyer has a CCW. FL comes to mind. So perhaps "instant gratification" was at play. I tend to buy C&R because I can take it straight away, not so much on the modern stuff.

 

[38 Specialist]

In Minnesota, you need a permit to buy a handgun. A carry permit also served this purpose. I had my permit in my wallet.... But it was discrepant with my ID.

 

[Jack Flash]

So did you buy it or are you still looking for "signs"?

 

[ladder13]

Hope you got there when the doors opened.

 

[robertrwalsh]

It has hard to find a better pointing handgun than a 3' K-frame. Unless it will mean your kids don't eat next week EVERYBODY needs a 3" K-frame. There is some sort of rule about it I think.

 

[Bald1]

If there’s not a rule we need an executive order addressing it!!!! I have a 10-5 2” bobbed and a 64 4” bobbed. I’ve never owned a 3” K frame. If I see one in the wild it’s coming home with me.

 

[Birdhunter6]

38 Specialist, if you've never experienced shooting a 3" S&W revolver, I highly recommend you buy that 64 and give it a try...I promise you won't regret it.

THIS!!!!!!

 

[Ameshawki]

I've got two, plus a 65 and two 10's. Depends on the price. Anything under $600 would be a buy it. Over would be a maybe. The T-grip is worth $100 by itself.

Best carry gun Smith ever made.

 

[38 Specialist]

I BOUGHT THE GUN!

This is the original poster here. I BOUGHT THE GUN!

I just got done shooting 50 rounds through the range. It works flawlessly it feels great!

Thanks for all you guys that enabled me.

Have a look at some pics. Does anything stand out that's interesting and unique about the gun?

 

[crows]

I wouldn't have bought it, but that is because I already have 5 3" 65's and a bobbed hammer 3" 64. Seriously, I love them and I bet you will too. The balance is perfect.
If you remove the grips and find TPD electro-penciled on the frame, it will most likely be an old Tampa PD gun.
Honestly I don't have any need for more, but maybe if I found a 3" 13 at a good price....

 

[LVSteve]

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[38 Specialist]

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I can view them. Still no luck for you?

 

[SSGRock]

Model 64, 3 inch

When I see a vintage Smith & Wesson I put it on Lay-A-Way. Come back and get it later. Hope it’s there when you go back to store. Good Luck!