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S+W 642

dreherdreher Member Posts: 8,891 ✭✭✭✭
edited January 2012 in General Discussion
I'm thinking about buying a snubbie revolver. I prefer revolvers to the small autos as I am sure it will go bang when I pull the trigger. I'm thinking about a S+W 642. It is light weight, hammerless (less snagging problems), not blue, a serious consideration if, like me, you are a sweater. Also I live in SC. Sweat is real normal 5 monthes out of the year.

Anybody got any other thoughts about small, concealable, sweat resistance revolvers?

I'm open to suggestions that I can factor into my thinking.

I'm feeling my age tonight. Time to go to bed. Will check your replies in the morning.

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  • reloader44magreloader44mag Member Posts: 18,783 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    go with a 638...can be used single or double actioned...with no snags
  • dreherdreher Member Posts: 8,891 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    BTDT, could you be more specific? Why do you love it?

    OK. Now I'm heading to bed.
  • txlawdogtxlawdog Member Posts: 10,039 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have several... I like the 642! It is hard to best with some speed strips!

    You cant go wrong with one or two!
  • txlawdogtxlawdog Member Posts: 10,039 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Also, you can get a new one right now for around $340 - $350
  • dreherdreher Member Posts: 8,891 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 638 is better why?

    Now I'm really heading for bed!!
  • txlawdogtxlawdog Member Posts: 10,039 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dreher
    The 638 is better why?

    Now I'm really heading for bed!!


    Probably so you can use it single action.
  • JorgeJorge Member Posts: 10,656 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I carry a Centennial: you have made an excellent choice, my friend!
  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Jorge
    I carry a Centennial: you have made an excellent choice, my friend!





    +1 , not only is it a no snag, you can shoot it from inside a pocket, or purse for the ladies if needed, you cant do that effectively with any other type of pistol, or revolver
  • retroxler58retroxler58 Member Posts: 32,693 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    His Black (642) and Hers Silver/Pink (442)... Both with Crimson Trace Grips.

    Mine stays in the front pocket 100% unless I'm shooting it.

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  • BUCKAWHOBUCKAWHO Member Posts: 966 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Definately a lightweight front pocket piece! BT
  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,983 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have one....the past 4 years I live in Pensacola FL where I would sweat a lot! It has always gone bang, is reasonably accurate for what it is and I carry it every day.

    It is very light, and will disapear in jacket pockets, ankle holsters, even front pockets of jeans hide it pretty well. The +P has plenty of power, and its nice to just practice with reg. 38 as extended range sessions with this thing do become hard on you. If you really want to you can even fire single action as you can pull the trigger to the full cock and it lightens slightly (allowing you to rest somewhat) before you pull for the final shot.

    I highly reccomend this revolver, I carry mine every day.
  • toad67toad67 Member Posts: 13,008 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I also have a 642 and love it, however I would think that with a ported barrel it must be really, really loud[?]quote:Originally posted by austin20
    I have the 642 with the ported barrel, I sure like it.
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