A Smith & Wesson Model 64-6, serial number CEF0647, made in 2000: a stainless steel K-frame service revolver in .38 Special with a 4-inch barrel. A lanyard loop has been added to the butt of the grip. The overall condition is very good.

A stainless 4-inch K-frame is a working revolver. It stands up to sweat and weather better than blue steel, the .38 Special chambering keeps recoil manageable for new shooters, and the 4-inch barrel shoots well at the range while still fitting a belt holster, which makes it a sound home-defense or truck gun. The added lanyard loop suits anyone who wants to run a lanyard, and it marks this as a shooter rather than a collector gun. A 2000-production example in very good condition should have plenty of service left. Buyers must be 21 at the dealer, and permit and waiting-period rules vary by state.

Key features

• S&W Model 64-6, made in 2000
• Stainless steel K-frame, .38 Special
• 4-inch barrel
• Lanyard loop added to butt
• Very good overall condition

The revolver ships to the licensed FFL dealer you pick at checkout for Form 4473 and the background check.