S&W Model 64 question,,,

oops! I just read BillCA's post a little more closely, and he's right bout Stevieboy's revolver. I guess there are Model 10s and old M&P 2" revolvers without the rib, making it a proper pencil barrel. Nowadays they make 2" barrels with no taper whatsoever.
 
Cossack - that's a minor cosmetic change to save time during manufacturing. I've always liked the tapered barrels on the Model 10's, 15's and similar guns. It's a subtle thing that enhances the eye appeal.
 
I gotta tell you guys I have really enjoyed the pics ya'll have shared. I came into this thread not sure if I liked tapered or bull better and have now made up my mind. I like them both juat as much. Tapered is so classy and elegant and the bull barrels have that serious, heavy duty look. My wife is right. I am a revolver fanatic.
 
S&W eliminated the pencil barrel on the Model 10 in 1995-96 time frame in the midst of the 10-10 series. The Model 64 was introduced in 1970 with a tapered barrel, and in 1972 they introduced the heavy barrel with the 64-1 series. In 1991 they offered ONLY the 3 inch heavy barrel.
 
I have a 64-2, 2", made in '72. Is this a bull or a tapered barrel? Hard for me to tell given that the barrel is so short but it looks like a definite taper to me.
Click to expand...

The 2" barrels on both the Model 64 and the blued Model 10, are a "'twixt and 'tween" sort of thing. As you can see the 2" barrel has a low sight rib on it, that necessitates a slight difference in the frame.

As an example, if you were to remove the barrel from your 2" and try to install it on a "pencil barrel" 64, the sight rib would stand proud of the end of the frame. Conversely, if you installed the 4" pencil barrel on your 2" frame, ther would be a definite step where your frame ended. The frames are milled differently on 2" guns.
 
S&W eliminated the pencil barrel on the Model 10 in 1995-96 time frame in the midst of the 10-10 series. The Model 64 was introduced in 1970 with a tapered barrel, and in 1972 they introduced the heavy barrel with the 64-1 series. In 1991 they offered ONLY the 3 inch heavy barrel.
Click to expand...

I think you're mistaken. Heavy barrels were around way before 1995. I believe the first generation 10 with a heavy barrel was the 10-6. I know that NYC cops had the model 10, and they were heavy barrels in the early 80's.
 
I think you're mistaken. Heavy barrels were around way before 1995. I believe the first generation 10 with a heavy barrel was the 10-6. I know that NYC cops had the model 10, and they were heavy barrels in the early 80's.
Click to expand...

I think if you reread the post, he didn't say that heavy barrels were introduced in 1995. He stated that pencil barrels were phased out in 1995.
 
Last edited:
I have seen several, they were either way overpriced, or look as though they were dragged behind a car.If I can find one at the right price I will buy it. I already have 4, 4" tapered barrel model 10's, so I am in no hurry.
 
So what would a 2 inch 64-2 model sell for?
A local pawn shop has one for sale for $425.00 is that a fair price?
All the pic's on this thread make me want it all that more!
 
Can anyone answer a +P question for me?

Can anyone answer a +P question for me?

I was told buy the previous owner of my Mod 64 that it was unsafe to shot +P rounds in my tapered barreled 64 but a local gunsmith says its ok.

What say you?
 
It's fine. Generally speaking, if a Smith has an actual model number (as opposed to just a name, like "Military & Police"), it's safe to use +P. By the time stainless frames were introduced, the metallurgy was robust enough to handle the hotter loadings.
 
GrantD - Retail prices vary from state to state or region-to-region. In Texas, I'd think that $425 would be a good deal if the gun was like new to excellent condition with the original box. The 2" barrel was discontinued in 2005.

BillyBeards - all the stainless steel K-Frames were introduced in the 70's so they can all shoot +P ammo just fine. The stainless Model 60 came out circa 1966 and likewise is okay with +P ammo. Mr. Servo is right, S&W says that all their steel frame guns stamped with model numbers are safe to use +P.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top