S&W640 Closeup

[TheOl1911]

I carry a 642 with 110gr+p and I use to own a 340pd and my god, that thing was difficult to shoot. the 340pd using 357mag had violent recoil. I tried my best w/practicing but I never did get that good at it. With the 642 I'm fine and the recoil is not bad at all. I don't think j-frame and 357mag mix well!

[TheL4dgamer]

@TheOl1911 I have a Model 60 Smith. It's a J-Frame .357 and I shoot mine just fine. My hand doesn't even start getting sore till I get up over 70 rounds or so (if I'm not wearing my glove that is). You just got to have some wrist strength and a steady hand( not trying to insult you by the way). J-Frame .357s are awesome carry revolvers. They're small, easily concealed, and pack a punch.

[MUSICALGUNNUT45]

im gonna have to disagree with you guys I love the looks of the 640 I think its a great looking gun.

[pjicleanair420]

j frame?

[2guntom]

@pjicleanair420

yes

[DJshahEshah]

nice hamerless

[lance22me]

Shooting low level .357s ? Recoil didn't look that much different than how my 640 jumps when I shoot +P .38's. I haven't shot .357's in it yet.

[dmbphotography]

Interesting the amount of pressure required. Its a very deep trigger pull. I found the video interesting, thanks for posting.

[2guntom]

Pressure? I'm SLOWLY pulling the trigger to keep the revolver still

[RoyalAlba1]

which "snubby" revolver is the best ?

[GradyWhite2007]

You'll like that 640 when you have to pull it and there's no hammer to get snagged!

[Gunsmith420]

i dont like revolvers that dont have a hammer rlly takes the coolness away

[snyper105]

yea i agree it just looks wrong

[Cockoblock]

@snyper105 so do i. i like the classic look and bought Smith & Wesson .38 Special Snub Nose Airweight after seeing the variations. it's safer but doesn't look that cool without the exposed hammer.

[AirSofter131995]

i totally agree

[scopapa33]

its not about the look, it is the element of surprise and self defense. great back up weapon, especially because it is hammerless.

[VolcanosGoBoom]

Lots of power in a small package

[whitedime]

impressive trigger control.

[buzzclark]

Question - How would you go about giving it a through cleaning. I mean how do you get into the hammer compartment? Is this task accomplished with difficulty? Forgive my ignorance - but I'm sure others have wondered about this as well. I am contemplating my next purchase which will be a small wheel gun - so could you recommend this - and how difficult is the maintenance? Thank you. sincerely, JAMES.

[jerryd303]

@buzzclark on the smith&wesson hammerless models there is no need to clean under the sidecover unless it gets submerged or buried in sand [ they are truly handy little guns] in which case you'll need to remove the sidecover screws then tap your screwdriver handle on the frame with the sidecover facing UP to loosen DO NOT PRY and be careful not to lose any small parts then clean normally. good luck i would recommend any of S&Ws fine snubs. deadeye

[cramsa]

I got this gun the other day, the one in the video needs some cleaning LOL, you must have fired alot of rounds.

[sdcateacher]

i love mine. i stopped bringing it to the range. the only thing that is good for is the element of suprise when a couple of scumbags don't think u have a gun, and what a suprise they'll get. Good areas to have one if you ever have to pass through: Detroit, East LA, South Chicago, NYC, Compton, Oakland, Baltimore, Newark

[giop69]

I just bought the 340pd is it as close to your as recoil goes?

[2guntom]

No, not even close. The 640 is all stainless steel. The 340 is going to kick.

[sdcateacher]

Great gun I have one. Perfect for those unexpected up close and personal encounters. So small that i could conceal it in a pair of shorts with no shirt on. Remarkable knock down power. Hands down the best conceable close quarter gun for the buck.

[Asertix357]

Good God look at the powder residue on that thing.

[SOUTHPARKRULEZ11]

Cool Gun