S&W 64, 64-1, 64-2, etc. Is one better than the others?

[pangloss]

I know MIM is fine for many, but I don't like it in my S&W revolvers if I can help it. I prefer the pre-MIM guns so it would have to be before 64-6 (they changed the frame and some other features with that variation as well).

Here's a list:

Model 64 Military & Police Stainless, .38 Special
-n 1970, Introduction, 4” tapered barrel, Magna stocks, flash chromed hammer & trigger.
-1 1972, 4" Heavy barrel introduction, made for Oklahoma Highway Patrol, .357 Magnum; later became the M-65.
. . 1973, Heavy barrel only.
-2 1977, Change to put the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder on 2" versions.
-3 1977, Change to put the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder on heavy barrel versions.
. . 1982, Delete pinned barrels.
-4 1988, New yoke retention system/radius stud package/hammer nose bushing/ floating hand/on 2" tapered barrel version.
-5 1988, New yoke retention system on 3" & 4", hammer nose bushing, floating hand.
. . 1991, 3" heavy barrel became standard production.
. . 1994, Change star extractor, change to synthetic grips.
. . 1995-96, Delete square butt model.
. . 1996, Begin shipments in blue plastic cases.
. . 1996, Serrated backstrap & forestrap on RB frame for about 18 months, then discontinued.
. . 1997, Change thumbpiece/ship with Master trigger lock/change to MIM trigger.
-6 1998, Change frame design: eliminate cylinder stop stud, change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin, change internal lockwork.
. . 2001, Ship with fired case.
-7 2002, Introduce internal key lock system.
-8 2004, New two-piece barrel design

Thanks very much for posting this info!

[TheNewbie]

I hope they have one left next Wednesday. I'm truly an idiot for not getting one yesterday.

[TheNewbie]

How's the average condition of these?

[Kirk]

So in my complete stupidity, I ordered one myself (as previously mentioned) and didn’t realize they were a wholesaler and needed to be ordered through my FFL. They are still sending the gun to my FFL after I spoke with them admitting my mistake. Can’t wait to receive it. I also bought a very nice Model 15 on GB, so I may send my model 64 straight to Glenn custom to have him work it over and add sights

[TheNewbie]

SO you can't order these yourself and put in your FFL shipping address on the website?

[OlongJohnson]

No, the FFL has to be the buyer. Which means they have to charge you sales tax if it applies in your state.

[TheNewbie]

No, the FFL has to be the buyer. Which means they have to charge you sales tax if it applies in your state.

Thank you!

[pangloss]

No, the FFL has to be the buyer.

Actually, this is likely not correct. My FFL didn't want to place the order and asked that I try to order it myself. He said if SOG wouldn't accept the order from me then he would place the order. I called SOG and the woman I spoke with said it was fine for me to place the order and for them to ship to my FFL. I placed the order online without any problems. Hopefully shipping and transfer will go smoothly.

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[WobblyPossum]

I placed my order by telephone. SOG had my FFL’s information on file and my order went smoothly. I’ll be picking my 64 up on Saturday.


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