{"id":96070,"date":"2018-09-01T11:54:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-01T15:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=96070"},"modified":"2018-09-01T11:54:04","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T16:51:32","slug":"sw-model-640-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sw-model-640-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"S&W Model 640 Pro Series – Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"S&W<\/a>

The 640 Pro Series is a Performance Center revolver that features custom machining, a polished action, and enhanced sights.<\/p><\/div>\n

Webster defines a \u201cbelly-gun\u201d as \u201ca short barrel revolver used only at very close range.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 The origin of the term is unclear but it has been in use for well over 100 years.\u00a0 Perhaps the most famous belly-gun ever designed is the Fitz Special. The original Fitz was based on a large bore Colt revolver that was cut down by John Fitzgerald, an employee of Colt. Proponents of the Fitz Specials included veteran gunfighters like Rex Applegate, William Fairbairn, and Charles Askins. As times changed, the large bore revolvers fell out of favor and smaller revolvers, such as the .38 caliber Colt Detective Special and Smith & Wesson Chiefs Special came into favor.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the Smith & Wesson J-frames have been one of the most popular series of revolvers ever produced. The original Chiefs Special featured an exposed hammer.\u00a0 Many users bobbed the hammer to facilitate easier concealed carry, particularly pocket carry. Then came the Model 40 and Model 42 Centennials. The Centennials became the quintessential belly-gun for the pistoleros of the day. The concealed hammer design gave the little gun a sleek profile that enabled it to be easily carried in a pocket. As popular as the Centennials were, turmoil in Springfield caused Smith to discontinue both models in 1974.<\/p>\n

The demand for Centennials, and other J-frames, never really faded and the Centennial was reintroduced as the Model 640 in 1990. It was an all stainless revolver that was chambered in 38 Special and handled +P and +P+ rounds without any problems. While recoil was stout, it was certainly more pleasant than the scandium guns. In 1996, Smith went one step further by beefing up the Model 640 and offering it in .357 Magnum.\u00a0 They also extended the barrel from the original 1.875\u201d to 2.125\u201d. While still a fire-breather, the 23 oz. of stainless steel, along with proper stocks, help make the 640 Pro \u201cmanageable,” at least to a point.<\/p>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The 640 Pro has nicely beveled edges and a recessed crown on the muzzle.<\/p><\/div>\n

One handicap with most J-frame revolvers has always been the hard-to-see sights. The standard front sight is a sloped ramp that is integral to the barrel. The rear aperture is a notch and channel on top of the frame. The combination of the .12\u201d wide ramp and shallow notch make finding the sights, under stress, a challenge. In recent years, a few models have been offered with a dovetailed XS front sight. While this is an improvement, it does not resolve the rear sight issue.<\/p>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The front sight is dovetailed into the base and features a white ring with a Tritium insert.<\/p><\/div>\n

Then Smith produced the Model 640 Pro Series, perhaps the best J-frame ever! The Model 640 Pro is a Performance Center pistol that reminds me of the Smiths of old. The 640 Pro is based on a Model 640, stainless, five shot .357 Magnum, with a 2.125\u201d barrel. As with all Model 640s, this model shares the same concealed hammer design as found in the original Model 40 Centennial. However, all of the new model Centennials lack the grip safety found on the original design. The most significant improvement has to do with the new sights. The rear sight has a profile that is similar to a Novak sight and has been dovetailed into the top strap of the frame while the front sight blade is dovetailed into the sight ramp. Both the front and rear sights feature tritium inserts surrounded by white rings.<\/p>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The 640 Pro features a \u201cNovak\u201d like rear sight that is proportional to the pistol.\u00a0Tritium inserts are standard.<\/p><\/div>\n

Several other features set the 640 Pro apart from the standard 640. The Pro Series has two attractive flutes that have been machined on each side of the barrel. A full-length lug surrounds the standard length ejection rod. As with other snubs, the ejection rod does not fully eject the longer Magnum loads. Smith also chose to recess the cylinder to allow the use of moon clips. The 640 Pro comes standard with three, 5-round moon clips. This is a nice touch and improves ejection while eliminating the need for speed loaders. The trigger has been smoothed and the action is significantly better than a stock pistol. The entire pistol has received a soft bevel giving it that \u201cbar of soap\u201d feel. Finally, purists will notice the lack of the nefarious key lock on the left side of the frame.<\/p>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The 640 Pro has nicely beveled edges and a recess crown on the muzzle.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The cylinder on the 640 Pro is recessed to allow the use of moon clips.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

Five full house Magnum loads are shown loaded with a moon clip.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The frame of the 640 Pro has been beefed up to handle the .357 Magnum cartridge.\u00a0 Note the reshaped cylinder release to minimize the chance of getting cut while shooting.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The author installed Crimson Trace Laser Grips on the 640 Pro.\u00a0 The extended length and padded backstrap aided in controllability and comfort.<\/p><\/div>\n

S&W soft rubber boot stocks are standard on the 640 Pro but I found they were really inadequate for my purposes. For over twenty years, I have carried a J-frame in both a back-up and an off-duty role. I consider Crimson Trace Laser Grips as a mandatory addition when carrying a J-frame for serious social purposes. While I normally choose the more compact boot style Laser Stocks, I selected the LG-305 grips for the 640 Pro.\u00a0 The LG-305 stocks are longer than boot stocks and allow a full purchase on the pistol.\u00a0 They also feature a fully enclosed cushioned back strap that is designed to cushion the increased recoil on high-performance loads. CTC stocks increase the versatility of the little J-frame and give the shooter an added capability. While the LG-305s are a little large for pocket carry, they are suitable for ankle carry.<\/p>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The author\u2019s target after shooting a modified Hackathorn 10-10-10 drill from 7 yards. He was down five points for a score of 95.<\/p><\/div>\n

On the range day, I was able to test the 640 Pro with three popular loads. The first was Speer\u2019s 125 gr. Gold Dot. This is a non-+P load that was very mild shooting with an average velocity of 804 fps. The second was Federal\u2019s new 130 gr. HST Micro load.\u00a0 This is a +P load that is specifically designed for use in short barrel revolvers and features a projectile that resembles a hollow base wadcutter. The HST Micro averaged 830 fps.\u00a0 Both the Gold Dot and the HST Micro are ideal loads for the little 640 Pro and are very controllable. From 10-yards, the Gold Dot and the HST Micro groups measured 2.25\u201d and 2\u201d respectively.<\/p>\n

Given that the 640 Pro is chambered in .357 Magnum, I felt obligated to test at least one Magnum load. I selected the Speer 125 gr. Gold Dot Magnum load. The 125 gr. JHP has always been the personal defense round by which all others are judged. The Gold Dot Magnum load averaged 1,232 fps out of the little J-frame! This is a 48% increase in velocity over the 125 gr. .38 Gold Dot load. Needless to say, the recoil of this load was violent. Even the padded backstrap and extended length of the Crimson Trace Lasergrips couldn\u2019t tame this load. After the five rounds for the chronograph test, I fired five rounds for accuracy and quit! I did manage to shoot a group that measured just under 3\u201d at 10 yards.<\/p>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The definition of \u201cviolent\u201d is a Magnum, 125 gr. Gold Dot, out of a J-frame that averaged 1,232 fps.\u00a0 Even though the 640 Pro is chambered in .357 Magnum, the author sees no reason to punish the pistol or the user with Magnum loads.<\/p><\/div>\n

The remainder of my shooting was done with American Eagle 158 gr. RNL loads. I fired several of my standard drills, to include a modified Hackathorn 10-10-10 drill. From seven yards, I fired two strings of five rounds with a par time of five seconds for each string. The target was an NRA 25-yard bull\u2019s eye. On my first run, I made the par times and managed to shoot a 95 out of 100 with 3Xs. I let one round get away from me and it found the 8 ring. Obviously, the combination of a good action, great sights, CT grips, and .38 Special ammo, made the 640 Pro a real performer.<\/p>\n

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\"S&W<\/a>

Carry options for the 640 Pro include a Milt Sparks PCH pocket holster, a custom IWB rig from Garrity Gunleather, and Galco\u2019s excellent Ankle Glove.<\/p><\/div>\n

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There are a lot of carry options for any J-frame and most would be applicable to the 640 Pro. For over 15-years I have worn a Galco Ankle Glove<\/a> on a daily basis. The neoprene cuff and molded leather holster are both comfortable and secure. For pocket carry, I have used a PCH-R rig from Milt Sparks. The PCH-R features a wide base with a malleable wire that is sewn into the edge of the holster. Recently, I received a gift from custom holster maker, Mark Garrity.<\/a> The rig was Mark\u2019s version of a Lou Alessi IWB that features a single snap belt loop. The rig is one of Mark\u2019s exotic rigs and is ultra-comfortable when carried either appendix or at the 3-4 o\u2019clock position.<\/p>\n

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\"S&W<\/a>

The Sparks PCH is a wide body pocket holster that provides a smooth outline.\u00a0 There is a wire insert along the edge of the holster that allows the user to contour the holster to the pocket.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"S&W<\/a>

Mark Garrity sent this custom IWB exotic rig to the author.\u00a0 It is exceedingly comfortable and works well with strong side and appendix carry.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"S&W<\/a>

The author has carried a J-frame daily for years, using Galco\u2019s Ankle Glove.\u00a0 It is the most comfortable ankle rig he has ever used.<\/p><\/div>\n

As a J-frame aficionado, I found the new 640 Pro a welcome addition to the historic family of the little revolvers. It fills a niche and offers improved performance in the same size package and is one of those pistols you can \u201clive with\u201d on a daily basis. I think Bill Jordan, Skeeter Skelton, and Jeff Cooper would approve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S&W 640 Pro Series<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Manufacturer<\/td>\nType<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBullet Wt.<\/td>\nHigh FPS<\/td>\nLow FPS<\/td>\nAVG<\/td>\nES<\/td>\nSD<\/td>\nAccuracy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speer<\/td>\nGold Dot<\/td>\n.38 Special<\/td>\n125 gr.<\/td>\n825<\/td>\n796<\/td>\n804<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n2.25″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal<\/td>\nHST<\/td>\n.38 Special +P<\/td>\n130 gr.<\/td>\n836<\/td>\n823<\/td>\n830<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n2″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speer<\/td>\nGold Dot<\/td>\n.357 Magnum<\/td>\n125 gr.<\/td>\n1244<\/td>\n1222<\/td>\n1232<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n2.9″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Accuracy 10 YDS\/Velocity measured at 10 feet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SPECIFICATIONS Model 640 Performance center Pro Series <\/strong><\/p>\n

SKU:\u00a0178044<\/strong><\/p>\n

Model:\u00a0Performance Center\u00ae Pro Series\u00ae Model 640<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caliber:\u00a0357 Magnum, 38 S&W SPECIAL +P<\/strong><\/p>\n

Capacity:\u00a05<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barrel Length:\u00a02.125″ \/ 5.4 cm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall Length:\u00a06.6″<\/strong><\/p>\n

Front Sight:\u00a0Dovetail Tritium Night Sight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rear Sight:\u00a0Dovetail Tritium Night Sight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Action:\u00a0Double Action Only<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grip:\u00a0Synthetic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Weight:\u00a022.4 oz \/ 635.0g<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cylinder Material:\u00a0Stainless Steel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barrel Material:\u00a0Stainless Steel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frame Material:\u00a0Stainless Steel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frame Finish:\u00a0Satin Stainless<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purpose:\u00a0Concealed Carry, Personal Protection, State Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit Smith & Wesson by clicking HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*Studio photography provided by Camera 1 Columbus, GA<\/em><\/p>\n

***Shop GunsAmerica for your next S&W Model 640 Pro***<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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