Smith & Wesson Governor vs Smith & Wesson Model 640

Put handguns head to head to compare caliber and more.

Featured Deal
$959.99
vs
Featured Deal
$758.63
Handguns Smith & Wesson Governor Smith & Wesson Model 640
Summary
Rating
Firearms Review Rating Not Rated
Firearms Review Rating Not Rated
Rank
#21026
#22587
Weight 29.6 oz 23 oz
Action Single/Double Action Double Action Only
Caliber .45 ACP .357 Magnum
Capacity 6 5
Finish Black Stainless Steel
Gun Type Revolver Revolver
Sights Night Sights Fixed
Details
Brand Smith & Wesson Smith & Wesson
Reviews See 17 Reviews See 2 Reviews
Prices
MSRP $999.99 $787.63
Used Price $699.99 $551.34
Sale Price $899.99 $708.87

Handguns Descriptions

Smith & Wesson Governor

Versatile. Lightweight. The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver puts six rounds of customizable response under your control. Load with .410 2 1/2" shotshells, .45 ACP or .45 Colt - alone or in combination <span style="color: red;">with the included moon clips*</span> - and hit your target in every situation. Plus, it's from the leading expert in revolver manufacturing over the past 159 years. Now that's confidence. <span style="color: red;">*Each Governor® is packaged with (2) 6 round and (3) 2 round moon clips for use with .45 ACP.</span> A moon clip is a ring-shaped or star-shaped piece of metal designed to hold multiple cartridges together as a unit for simultaneous insertion and extraction from a revolver cylinder.

Smith & Wesson Model 640

Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers have had your back since 1950.  These small revolvers were designed to fire a full power round and are as simple and easy to use as they are reliable.  Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it is no surprise that the Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular, small-frame, defense revolver on the market. The Model 640, is a variation of the Model 40 Centennial that integrates the time-tested features of the original with modern advancements.  The Model 640 is a small-frame, concealed-hammer revolver that packs a full-sized punch.

Suggested Comparisons