Smith & Wesson Model 64
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I have a 64-3. It’s a very well built revolver. I have no idea how many rounds are through it. It has a nice lock up, even more so for a 40+ year old revolver.
I’ve thought about opening it up to .357. But with today’s ammo, it’s probably a marginal gain in performance. I still practice with .38sp and carry +P in all of my .38/357 revolvers. No point in accelerating wear, no matter how tough a revolver it is.
I’ve thought about opening it up to .357. But with today’s ammo, it’s probably a marginal gain in performance. I still practice with .38sp and carry +P in all of my .38/357 revolvers. No point in accelerating wear, no matter how tough a revolver it is.
With the disclaimer that I am a S&W nut, particularly K-frames, and not a S&W engineer:
The 64-6 is the first with the newer type frame with the integral cylinder stop lug replacing the cylinder stop stud and other changes to eliminate potential weak points.
You’ll run out of money or years before you wear out almost any 64, especially a -6, -7, or -8.
The 64-6 is the first with the newer type frame with the integral cylinder stop lug replacing the cylinder stop stud and other changes to eliminate potential weak points.
You’ll run out of money or years before you wear out almost any 64, especially a -6, -7, or -8.
