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Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson Model 640 Pro 357 Magnum Revolver


Smith & Wesson Model 640 Pro 357 Magnum Revolver Buy Now

22 Reviews. 4.7 out of 5 Stars!
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Robert J C on 01/01/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is hand's down the best S&W J Frame made. The sights are phenomenal!!! The 640 Pro is so good I purchased 2 of them for my Brooklyn Back-Up follow in the footsteps of the great NYPD Stakeout Squad gunfighter Jim Cirillo. Since I am originally from Brooklyn, New York and retired after a 27 year career. Additional I mirror carry them in the fantastic DeSantis FLETC holsters with 2×2×2 hardware. RJCjr.

Douglas H on 12/15/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this updated version of the 640 to replace my OG 640. At my age, I found I was experiencing difficulty visually resolving the vestigial sights on the old gun. I obtained this newer version primarily for the more visible sights. Now I can actually hit a target at farther than belly gun range. I had some concerns about reports of poor S&W quality control in recent years, but I must admit this gun is perfect. I consider it the best of the J-Frames and I have had quite a few. The DAO trigger is on par with vintage S&W’s I have that date from the 1950’s. I have over 150 rounds through it (in the space of a few days). I don’t recommend actually firing 357 ammunition in any J-Frame, but if you insist on it then this all steel gun is the only way to do it. Your hand will thank you. The gun is not too heavy for pocket carry in a proper pocket holster. Don;t let the internet talking heads fool you. You’ll want the steel if you actually fire the gun. For those of us who graduated from the “old school”, I highly recommend this particular J-Frame version. The one I received is a jewel.

Calvin P on 12/09/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I believe this 640 pro could become my favorite EDC. I prefer it over my 642 pro.

Robert J C on 11/22/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This Smith & Wesson Model 640 Pro 357 Magnum Revolver is the best J frame available from Smith & Wesson. In fact it is so good I purchased 2!!! Nothing faster than a Brooklyn, New York Backup and Reload. Rob.

Scott L on 11/03/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is gonna be the best, defensive, revolver I own! The sights are fantastic despite what other people say, they are spot on an easy to see for old eyes. It fits easily in my pocket and the way he is not a problem. Don’t even know it’s there. it feels fantastic in my hand Smith & Wesson really knock this one out of the park and Buds had the best price saved a lot of money. Thank you.

Alfred C on 10/07/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Looks awesome with the fluted barrel. Practicality improved by included night sights. Shoots great.

Matthew L on 10/12/2021
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

I dont normally have to ding a star from a gun i have purchased. You would expect a company as big as S&W and the premium that this revolver costs it would come to you perfect. Well the front night sight was not active. Nothing like sending a new gun off to get serviced.

Gordon C on 08/06/2020
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I had previously bought a 640 pro and had been extremely pleased with it. This time, not so much. Buds did a great job getting it quickly shipped to my local FFL, so no problems there. What was disappointing was the condition of the gun & case. The case was slightly dirty on the outside, and looked like it had been shipped a few times. The gun looked mostly in good shape, but for some reason the front and rear sights were not even close to centered. The front sight was positioned far to the left, and the rear sight far to the right. I would expect S&W to only ship guns that had issues like that taken care of before sending them out. The trigger pull was the standard J-Frame heavy pull, but fairly smooth. I swapped out the OEM parts for the Apex J-Frame spring kit, which made the trigger pull much more reasonable. At the range this particular gun did not shoot as accurately as the previous one I had purchased. That may have been because I had not yet centered the sights, but it also shot a bit low and had a more spread out grouping. Hopefully that is because I haven't fired a gun in awhile, instead of there being an accuracy issue with the gun. The finish of the gun was very good, and did live up very well to S&W's standards. I would buy this gun again, but am not as excited as I was with the previous one I bought.

Alicia Nicole P on 07/12/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My favorite pistol for concealed carry and home defense. This revolver is small, easy to clean, and packs a hell of a punch. I have several pistols and if, God forbid, I ever had to use one of them I hope I would have this little 357 handy over any other. This is actually my second one. The short barrel makes it easy to conceal and unobtrusive. It’s got perfect trigger pull. Versatile: I can load it with 357s for ultimate defense or with 38 specials for a recreational day at the range. Great seller! Everything as described. Fast shipping! Highly recommend!!!

Todd S on 02/19/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Best overall carry in my opinion. The weight of the stainless steel make it a little weighty for pocket carry, but that extra weight really helps with taming that recoil, although shooting magnums out of it is still unpleasant. Excellent sights.

Robert C on 01/03/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great revolver. It's my favorite J frame. Buds as always provided great service.

Thomas S on 11/21/2019
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

For a Pro Series this gun leaves much to be desired. Right out of the box the cylinder would catch when cycled. The trigger pull was not Pro Series standard. Box was broken and dirty.
Gun is now back at S&W for repair and I'm told it could be weeks more to get it back. I've had better triggers out of $300 J frames than I did this $700 paperweight. Very disappointed in the lack of quality that was delivered in this "Pro Series" gun.

Paul G on 02/18/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fantastic workmanship and no lock, just as it should be. Love the balance and sights. Shoots to point of aim with 357 and 38. Very manageable recoil. Attractive gun. Highly recommend.

John M A on 02/04/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I wanted this snubby to have a small 357 mag . The night sights along with fluted barrel and a great finish make this a pure winner . The little heft it has is just right for a great shooter. Fun to shoot , EZ to carry , shoots all types of 38spl thru 357mag . And Buds made it a breeze to buy .

Tao W on 01/31/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Always interested in Smith Wesson J frame revolver and tried 642 alloy frame about 200 rounds 38 special. Recoil is manageable but hard to say enjoyable. Then went ahead to all steel frame 640 pro and tried 100 round 38 special. The recoil was noticeably less given the 10 oz. weight difference. Did not try 357 yet and probably will not to. Trigger of course is heavy but it is smoothly heavy. With more and more training, it should be useable within short distance range. Sight is a big plus on this revolver comparing the regular factory sight on my 686. Build quality is great and I have no any regrets for purchasing this gun. Overall it is good choice for revolver fan even beginner like me. In addition, Budsgunshop.com service is great and this is my third time experience with them. Thank you.

Wesley B on 12/22/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

A++. Great gun just a little too heavy for my preference

James C. M on 01/02/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Extremely impressed with this firearm. Exactly as described in the many informational YouTube videos. Of all the J-frame .357 S&W revolvers, the 640 Pro steel-framed model from the Performance Center with the tritium night sights is the one to own. I'm extremely happy with this purchase and Buds was one of the few places that had one available at an excellent price. Very happy in every respect.

Roy S on 07/08/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very nice gun. Weighs about the same as my Shield. Arrived in great condition. Love the night sights.

Harry W on 04/21/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent gun. Handles and dhoots great

Chris C on 09/19/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just picked up the gun today so I haven't shot it yet. Gun was in great shape, no issues and fairly clean. I know some come with the 3 finger grips and some come with the bantam grips, mine came with the latter. The night sights are worth the price increase alone, plus it's cut for moonclips. Trigger is smooth but very heavy, probably 13-15#, which is unnecessary, will probably install an Apex spring kit and hopefully get it under 10#. Also this is one of the few new Smiths that comes without the key lock, which is nice. Overall it should be a great carry gun, I just wish they would lighten the triggers up a bit on their new revolvers, they could be at least 5 or 6 pounds less and still be plenty safe for a DAO that might see pocket use. Buds delivered a great price too, as usual.

Gordon C on 11/22/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have been wanting one of these since they first came out, and finally decided to order one as a retirement gift for myself. Without a doubt this is the best gun I have ever purchased. Buds did their usual excellent job of getting it to my FFL quickly and without issue. The exterior of the gun is amazing, and it is a great shooter. The night sights (and the sights in general) are better than most revolvers, and have been spot on for everything I have fired through it. This version does not have the internal lock, and is the only way you should purchase a revolver. This version does have larger grips than what is pictured, and that is a big plus to controlling the gun when firing +P+ or .357Mag ammunition. The trigger pull did leave a bit to be desired, so I ordered and installed the apex j-frame trigger kit, which made a huge difference. I was a bit disappointed to see three pretty significant scrape marks on the inside portion of the side-plate, which I believe were made by the internal hammer. I polished them with some mothers mag polish, and the trigger pull is now much smoother and lighter. Although this is not a 50 yard target revolver, it is more than capable of shooting really good groups at 25 yards. The gun easily shoots better than I do, and I think than most shooters could. If you see this gun come up as available at Buds, it is only because I haven't seen it first. I would definitely buy this version again.

James H on 05/22/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my favorite J frame revolver. It comes wearing the synthetic full size grips, not the boot grips shown in the photo. I never liked having my pinky dangle anyhow. I love the Trijicon sights. They make it worth the extra expense by themselves! The cylinder cut for moonclips is very handy also. You don't have to use the clips, but why not when you can load and unload all 5 rounds in one neat package. Go to the BMT Equipped, Inc. website and get yourself a J38-5 BMT Mooner to load or unload 5 rounds of 38 Special or 357 Magnum into the moonclip in one twist of the wrist. Much quicker than the moonclip tools that do one cartridge at a time. Watch the YouTube video titled "S&W J frame moon clips". Then go to the TK Custom.com website and get a couple 10 packs of extra clips. Make sure you get the .020" thick ones if you might be using Winchester, Hornady Critical Defense, or Speer Gold Dot ammo. The BMT Mooner is $80, and the extra moonclips cost $60 for a ten pack, but after this initial expense you'll be able to burn 100 rounds at the range without spending much time reloading. You'd better stock up on ammo while you're at it. Also, this revolver doesn't have the much vilified internal lock. Buy this gun! Your friends will be jealous.

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