Happy Anniversary S&W 642!

[rep308]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oECcf0-oCF8&list=WL&index=5


Well all you revolver haters, it's happy anniversary to the Smith and Wesson 642. I got mine in the late 90's for the price of $362 back when AAA Police Supply in Dedham sold to us mere mortals. It has spent many a time in the front pocket of my "dad" cargo pants and shorts and fortunately has never been called on in an emergancy. It does get replaced with it's big brother Model 66 while hiking but the 642 has been my go to friend for a long time. Somewhere along the way the grips got an upgrade to a pair of Crimson Trace laser that allows me to hit at 25 yards but realistically it's a 10-15 foot firearms. Oh, and Greg Derr sweetened the trigger a bit.

Dinasaurs may not still roam the earth, but there are us who rely on a 642 and the 1 7/8" revolver family to get us through a tight spot. I know you Glock 17 people with 3 extra mags shake your head, but I love my little friend.

 

[shootymacshootface]

Yup, A 642 is my main carry gun. Thing is that I cannot hit a blessed thing with it if shooting with 2 hands. Shooting with strong hand only it is quite accurate and fun. Go figure.

 

[G4Y4HK]

hickok still ringin that gong all day long with a 642 holeephuc.

 

[45Badger]

Sweet little pocket gun. I’ve had three — always seemed to have a friend in need or an interesting trade.

Paid $325 for my 442 (with no Hillary hole) about 5 years ago. I plan on keeping it.

 

[timbo]

Sweet little pocket gun. I’ve had three — always seemed to have a friend in need or an interesting trade.

Paid $325 for my 442 (with no Hillary hole) about 5 years ago. I plan on keeping it.

The picture that conjures up is not pleasant in the least

 

[Agnotology]

The picture that conjures up is not pleasant in the least

 

[nstassel]

View: https://youtu.be/PeTogfJoeQE

 

[timbo]

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Her mug reminds me of the blobfish in MIB...

 

[free]

I've had four of the 642's over the years. Now enjoying the Ruger LCRx .357.

 

[shootymacshootface]

I've had four of the 642's over the years. Now enjoying the Ruger LCRx .357.

I think that Ruger has figured out something with their triggers on the newer models. My wife has an LC9S, and I love the trigger on it.

 

[TG Pioneer]

Always have a 642 , if not as a main carry, at least as backup. Sometimes carry a 442 as well. Bought the 642 at Sports Authority in Seekonk in 1993.
Now that I think about it, that’s thirty years. They’ll probably bury me with it.

 

[MaxStravinsky]

I have the cousin, the 638. After an Apex spring kit and at least 1,000 rounds, it's got a great trigger. Will never get rid of it.

 

[Coyote33]

Looking for a good small revolver

Just something I always wanted I will want to change the grips the Taurus ultra light any other good suggestions

www.northeastshooters.com

 

[Lank]

I carry my 637 ccw most of the year

Just can't live with single action sometimes