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Smith & Wesson Model 642 Double Action Revolver
Smith & Wesson Model 642 Pistol
            
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Manufacturing
Make:      Smith & Wesson
Country:   USA
MSRP:     $480

Ballistics
Caliber:   .38 Special
Capacity: 5 rounds

Dimensions
Type:      Double Action
Weight:    15 oz (425g)
Length:    6.31" (160 mm)
Barrel:     2.00" (51 mm)

Design
Frame/Finishes:
Aluminum Alloy Stainless
Action:    DAO
Grips/Stock:    
Rubber or Wood
Sights:   
Fixed and Laser

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5 based on 8 votes

Comments: 9
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1911ES   
Saint Clair Shores, MI
  Posted: 6/25/10 9:15 PM
Member (Apr 2010)

Last Here: 47 days ago
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  I picked up the 642 for a summer carry weapon ... and this .38 is a top quality little revolver. Very accurate for the size, and perfcet for CCW. Suprised at how comfortable it aims and shoots, with very light recoil for a snubbie.
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Maluus   
Louisville, KY
  Posted: 6/21/10 10:08 AM
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Last Here: 3 days ago
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  Bought one for me GF (her first ever weapon) to use for CCDW and she loves it -- she's dead on at 20ft with the Crimson Trace Laser. Recommend to anyone for CCDW!
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goanra   
mulvane, KS
  Posted: 4/30/10 11:12 AM
Member (Feb 2010)

Last Here: Yesterday
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  I couldn't find a great price on one of these, so I went with the new Charter Arms 'On Duty' model, 38spl, +P rated, 12 oz, with the shrouded hammer [allows for SA] with Lifetime Warranty.

I ... more »



John_Doe   
Mississippi
  Posted: 3/28/10 4:53 PM
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  I just bought a 642-2 for my daughter (photo #3). I got it for her because it is simple to use and easy to conceal. I have several of the Airweight 38's in my collection 442, 637, and now her 642. They are super guns.
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chuckroast   
Georgia
  Posted: 3/16/10 8:24 PM
Member (Mar 2010)

Last Here: 30 days ago
Posts: Weekly (29)
Reputation: 33%


  I own two of these bad-boys. So of course I love this little gun. I reload @ 20% light load for my wife and these things run flawlessly as you would expect. This may be the best choice for an under the car seat gun!

Great gun reviews @: www.pocket-defense.com



   



1ofea   
Pennsylvania
  Posted: 2/20/10 6:00 PM
Member (Aug 2009)

Last Here: 36 days ago
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  Picked up the CT version about two years ago. Have only put a few rounds through it and it is flawless. I only wish I had the additional money back then to buy the 340CT version in .357. I still regret ... more »
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shoe   
Ohio
  Posted: 2/17/10 3:08 AM
Member (May 2009)

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  I think this is the most ideal concealed carry handgun out there. 100% reliable, simple to operate, endless ammo selection (including + P), endless holster options, endless grip options (including ... more »
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cutter   
Florida
  Posted: 2/8/10 9:15 PM
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  I have two of them my wife carries them it's perfect for her and the price brand new at the gun show last year was $300

This is a good CC if you prefer revolvers, hammerless and pretty ... more »

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OlBlueSmoke   
Indiana
  Posted: 1/30/10 10:26 PM
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  I'm surprised to be the first to review this revolver. This aluminum framed, 5 shot, .38 caliber pocket gun weighs in at only 15 ounces unloaded and is double action only. It is rated for +P ... more »
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