S&W 63-5 .22

Rfactor · October 14, 2018, 06:54 PM

Just found what I hope to be a new gem. A Smith 63-5.22 J frame as new condition for 490. 00 at the local gun store. High viz front site, 8 shot cylinder, Stainless 3" barrel. I can't wait to give it a try. Looking for anyone who has tried this little revolver.

Drm50 · October 14, 2018, 07:05 PM

I've had a couple 63s but not a dash-5. They are a top shelf revolver. I don't do
stainless so I traded them of. I have 34s, the blue version. I recently traded off
a 617-6 4" with hi viz sights & 10shot. It was also a very accurate revolver but
a little on heavy side. If you like stainless you can't buy a better revolver with
either 63 or 617 of any dash.

birdhead · October 14, 2018, 07:13 PM

I bought one about a year ago, it goes with me to the range always. Someone will see me shooting and they want to try it out. Very comfortable in the hand, my wife always wants to shoot it, especially with .22 shorts. I think I paid $ 540.00 for it, a little much for a .22, but i am glad I have it. Wish you the best with it..I will keep mine.

22-rimfire · October 30, 2018, 08:18 PM

I have a M63-4 (5") and M63-5 (3"). The only problem I have heard about are issues that relate to being dirty. Keep it clean and it will last a long time. My 63-5 cost a lot more than what you're looking at. Buy it and enjoy it.

The two M63's are the 22 revolvers I shoot now the most. Just like them.

Forgot to mention, that I shoot the Ruger LCR-22 a fair amount for fun. I find it a hoot to shoot. But the M63 is a much better gun in my opinion.

Driftwood Johnson · October 31, 2018, 08:27 AM

Howdy

I bought this one a bunch of years ago. Model 63, no dash, made about 1980. Included the box and all the goodies. Nice shooter, but I prefer K frame 22s. Sorry, I don't remember what I paid for it.

October 14, 2018, 06:54 PM	#1
Rfactor Member Join Date: July 9, 2017 Posts: 23	S&W 63-5 .22 Just found what I hope to be a new gem. A Smith 63-5.22 J frame as new condition for 490. 00 at the local gun store. High viz front site, 8 shot cylinder, Stainless 3" barrel. I can't wait to give it a try. Looking for anyone who has tried this little revolver.

October 30, 2018, 08:18 PM	#4
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	I have a M63-4 (5") and M63-5 (3"). The only problem I have heard about are issues that relate to being dirty. Keep it clean and it will last a long time. My 63-5 cost a lot more than what you're looking at. Buy it and enjoy it. The two M63's are the 22 revolvers I shoot now the most. Just like them. Forgot to mention, that I shoot the Ruger LCR-22 a fair amount for fun. I find it a hoot to shoot. But the M63 is a much better gun in my opinion. Last edited by 22-rimfire; October 30, 2018 at 08:23 PM.

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October 14, 2018, 07:05 PM	#2
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,377	I've had a couple 63s but not a dash-5. They are a top shelf revolver. I don't do stainless so I traded them of. I have 34s, the blue version. I recently traded off a 617-6 4" with hi viz sights & 10shot. It was also a very accurate revolver but a little on heavy side. If you like stainless you can't buy a better revolver with either 63 or 617 of any dash.

October 14, 2018, 07:13 PM	#3
birdhead Junior Member Join Date: January 30, 2010 Location: Bloomington, Mn. Posts: 5	I bought one about a year ago, it goes with me to the range always. Someone will see me shooting and they want to try it out. Very comfortable in the hand, my wife always wants to shoot it, especially with .22 shorts. I think I paid $ 540.00 for it, a little much for a .22, but i am glad I have it. Wish you the best with it..I will keep mine.

October 31, 2018, 08:27 AM	#5
Driftwood Johnson Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2014 Location: Land of the Pilgrims Posts: 2,033	Howdy I bought this one a bunch of years ago. Model 63, no dash, made about 1980. Included the box and all the goodies. Nice shooter, but I prefer K frame 22s. Sorry, I don't remember what I paid for it.