S&W M60 vs 640

cje1980 · May 2, 2005, 02:16 AM

I know they are extremely similar but which would be a better choice for all around use? Any differences in reliability or accuracy?

Gonzo_308 · May 2, 2005, 03:49 AM

640 in my opinion. The carry options are better. Other than that which do you prefer. Pretty much the same gun

Tom2 · May 2, 2005, 09:26 AM

With the 640 you get excellent no fuss CCW, but only DA pull. With the 60 you get a SA option for accurate plinking(yes, it can be accurate) and also a CCW capability, but less so due to some chance of the hammer snagging on a draw. I have both to cover all bases. Otherwise, the Bodyguard is the best of both, no snag, and you can cock the hammer for accuracy if you want. That is why they are hard to find right now. Except for some well worn lightweights I have seen at shows. Check them as an option- I would love a stainless steel frame Bodyguard if such a thing exists.

MillCreek · May 2, 2005, 10:18 AM

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Check them as an option- I would love a stainless steel frame Bodyguard if such a thing exists.

Such a thing does exist, albeit not made by S&W. The Taurus 851 (in .38) and 651 (in .357) has the same shrouded hammer configuration as the Bodyguard. I own two 651 revolvers: one in titanium and one in stainless. The titanium model weighs 19 ounces loaded and the stainless model weighs 25 ounces loaded.

Although both revolvers are still relatively new, I have a couple of hundred rounds through each without problems.

XavierBreath · May 2, 2005, 10:46 AM

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I would love a stainless steel frame Bodyguard if such a thing exists.

S&W M649 Stainless Steel SOG had them for about $260 or so last year.

S&W M38 Airweight SOG had these for about $250.

S&W M60-9 (.357magnum) I found this one at a Pawn shop for $250.

You just have to consider used guns......

Tom2 · May 3, 2005, 02:14 PM

WAAAUGH! Gimme that 649! Now that is what I am talkin about. How bout those big Uncle Mikes? Makes snubs a breeze to shoot don't they? I have those on the 60, and the smaller ones that just reach the frame bottom, on the 640. Both help, but I never had the little woodies like on the original J's.

May 2, 2005, 02:16 AM	#1
cje1980 Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,412	S&W M60 vs 640 I know they are extremely similar but which would be a better choice for all around use? Any differences in reliability or accuracy?

May 2, 2005, 03:49 AM	#2
Gonzo_308 Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2000 Location: Sunbury, Ohio Posts: 1,367	640 in my opinion. The carry options are better. Other than that which do you prefer. Pretty much the same gun __________________ Loaded like a freight train, flyin' like an aeroplane!

May 2, 2005, 09:26 AM	#3
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	Maybe neither one With the 640 you get excellent no fuss CCW, but only DA pull. With the 60 you get a SA option for accurate plinking(yes, it can be accurate) and also a CCW capability, but less so due to some chance of the hammer snagging on a draw. I have both to cover all bases. Otherwise, the Bodyguard is the best of both, no snag, and you can cock the hammer for accuracy if you want. That is why they are hard to find right now. Except for some well worn lightweights I have seen at shows. Check them as an option- I would love a stainless steel frame Bodyguard if such a thing exists.

May 3, 2005, 02:14 PM	#6
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	649! WAAAUGH! Gimme that 649! Now that is what I am talkin about. How bout those big Uncle Mikes? Makes snubs a breeze to shoot don't they? I have those on the 60, and the smaller ones that just reach the frame bottom, on the 640. Both help, but I never had the little woodies like on the original J's.