642-1 vs 642-2... the difference is? - Smith & Wesson Forum
Dec 2, 2003 · Hi friends, I visited the local gun show this morning, and bought a new-in-box model 642 without the internal lock. Once I got home, I found a model number difference between the gun, and …
642 Pro Series vs. 642 (no lock) vs. 442 - Smith & Wesson Forum
Apr 22, 2014 · The revolvers I am considering are the 642 Pro Series, regular 642 with no internal lock and possibly the 442... although that is in last place because I've heard on this forum several times …
Are all S&W model 642's rated for +P ammo? - Smith & Wesson Forum
Oct 7, 2005 · Found a 642-1 that only says "38 special" on the barrel. Are they rated for +P, or is that only for later dashes? Price is $375 plus shipping and $15 transfer fee. Appears to have been carried …
642 - best speedloader & why | Smith & Wesson Forum – The …
Oct 29, 2010 · Is the HKS or Safariland recommended for 642? I read somewhere that a speedloader may not be recommended because the cylinder does not swing out far enough on one or both. …
S&W 642 trigger job | Smith & Wesson Forum – The Community for …
Mar 17, 2012 · The Wilson "Custom-Tune Spring Kit, S&W J Frame 321" I put in my new 642-1 "post lock" made the trigger pull a smidge lighter. However, it was just what this little gun needed. After …
S&W 642 UC grip suggestions? - Smith & Wesson Forum
Feb 17, 2012 · I have a S&W 642 UC. Though the grips that come on it are nice (nice looking), I don’t like the fact that I can’t get my pinky finger on them. I’ve put a set of Hogue’s on it and they do feel …
S&W 640 and 642 | Page 2 | Smith & Wesson Forum – The Community …
Jun 29, 2005 · This weekend I'm planning on picking up a S&W 640 .357 for $460 NIB with two grips (one the boot style and the other the fuller sized grip). I plan on making this my main off-duty carry …
642 vs 442 : Differences | Smith & Wesson Forum – The Community for …
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Does the internal lock create a problem | Smith & Wesson Forum – The ...
Jun 8, 2022 · I want to buy two S&W revolvers model 642 for my wife and I to use for concealed carry. I have read that the internal locks are not needed and maybe not good. I found a local dealer that has …
S&W 642 Airweight, light primer strikes - smith-wessonforum.com
Apr 27, 2016 · My S&W 642 always gives smaller diameter primer strikes and light ones with some FTF’s on CCI-500s and RP 1 1/2s reloads. Remington factory std velocity 158 gr RNLs fire well even …