S&W 646 in 40 S&W

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Brian Williams

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I just said yes to a S&W 646 and was wondering if any of you have one and how you like it. Do you have many moon clips and have you tried the Rimz?
Tamara and Marko I know you folks have one and have you shot it yet and how does it shoot?
 
I also have a M646

I have only shot six rounds through it so far, but am leaving for the range in just a few minutes and intend to shoot it...I will be able to give you more info then.

I have not yet tried the RIMZ product...hopefully they will be better than the factory clips. My factory clips will only just barely hold the cartridges that I have loaded into them. I am very disappointed as it shouldn't be that hard for S&W to provide good clips with these pistols. :mad:

BTW, I am also in Tennessee as are Tamara and Lendringser (Marko). These pistols must be popular here.
 
May I please ask all you “646 people” a question? I am on the verge of buying a four-inch barrel, full under-lug 610 that, as you know, will fire both the 10mm and .40 S&W. Before I do so, I would appreciate learning your rationale for the 646. Right now, I cannot imagine – and this is definitely NOT a “flame” – buying a 646, when the 610 is available. Yes, I understand the 610 is a somewhat bigger (N Frame) and heavier revolver, but I conceal five-inch 627s/27-2 and a four-inch 625-9, so a four-inch 610 should not be a problem. Also, obviously with the 610, I get the same advantages I have with all my .357 magnums: the great flexibility of two cartridges for widely varied uses.

Thanks and best regards -- Roy
 
I currently own 2 model 646's.....both are fairly accurate revolvers :cool: and "fairly" light for (compaired to my 4" Model 28) concealed carry.......Thanx, Walt.
 
To RWK

I bought my M646 because I thought I might have the cylinder reamed to accept 10mm cartridges...the idea of a 10mm L-frame was tempting. I have since decided to leave the pistol in its original condition. I also own a M610, so the M646 is basically just a play-pretty for me.

Range Report
I took the M646 out for a short range session yesterday. I only shot 24 rounds of Speer Lawman 180 FMJ and 24 rounds American Eagle 155 FMJ. Both were quite accurate. The perceived recoil was less with the AEs so I think I will stick with them in this pistol. We have a "practical pistol" match at the club in Chattanooga and I might try it there, just to see how I do with it under stress. Overall, I am quite pleased with this pistol!
 
Rwk,

Before I do so, I would appreciate learning your rationale for the 646.
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Because I already have a 610. ;)

I collect Smiths; I don't take a lot of convincing to buy one, especially a relatively limited-production model with several unusual features and a sweet price tag. :)
 
Will the 646 chamber & fire .40S&W rounds without the moon clip? :confused:

That would be the only advantage I'd see to having one over getting a 610... :D
 
Have the M646 and M610.
My M646 would not fire .40s without the clips.
Got it for light carry or backpack during canoeing.
.40 birdshot is out there. :eek:
Handles Silvertips very well also.
 
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