WTB - S&W 642

John · Post by **John** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:03 am

I am planning to pick up a 642 and found one at a store in the Houston Area, NIB, for $374.00. Thought i would give people here a chance to offer one up if anyone in the Houston area has one for sale.

I have a question too, about the 642. S&W's web site doesn't have it listed a .38 +P, but i am assuming it is +P rated. Anyone know anything different?

Thank you for reading.

JLaw · Post by **JLaw** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:49 pm

Hey John,

The 642 is rated for +P. Not sure why the Smith site doesn't say so, but my 642-1 clearly states .38 Spl +P on the barrell. (Sorry, mine's not for sale.) But you won't regret the purchase, it's a great firearm. One that you won't want to part with once you get accustomed to it. The only thing you may want to look into once you purchase yours is some aftermarket grips that will give you a better hold on the gun. I never could get used to the pinkey finger just "hanging out" all alone, so some aftermarket grips helped me out greatly. Of course the bigger grips kind of make the 642 a little large for pocket carry, if that's what you're looking for.

JLaw

HighVelocity · Post by **HighVelocity** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:04 pm

Yep, says 38spl +P right on the barrel.

John · Post by **John** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:09 pm

Thanks JLaw & HighVelocity, I figured it was just an oversite on their web page. This will be for pocket carry. I currently have a Tomcat for that purpose, but I'd like to get a revolver.

John · Post by **John** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:10 pm

Received this response from S&W on the subject...

-----Original Message-----
From: Smith & Wesson Support [mailto:qa@smith-wesson.com]
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 1:06 PM
To: John
Subject: RE: 642 Question

The newer ones can take a steady diet of the +P ammo
the older ones, only occasional use

kf
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I'll probably pick one up tomorrow.

Sigshooter · Post by **Sigshooter** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 5:55 pm

Hey John, I sent you a PM.

John · Post by **John** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:39 pm

Sigshooter wrote:Hey John, I sent you a PM.

Thank you Sigshooter, pleasure meeting you today.

philbo · Post by **philbo** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:44 am

Are you still looking for a 642? I have one, LNIB, w/a leather pocket holster for $345.

John · Post by **John** » Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:10 pm

philbo wrote:Are you still looking for a 642? I have one, LNIB, w/a leather pocket holster for $345.

Sorry, philbo. I picked one up yesterday from another forum user. I had to take a quick trip down south today and haven't even shown it to the wife. Maybe she'll take a liking to it and want one herself. I'll let you know by Saturday.