Smith & Wesson Model 642 38 Special J-Frame Revolver

Smith & Wesson Model 642 38 Special J-Frame Revolver
$429.99 $539.00

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Product Description

What’s in the Box

  • Smith & Wesson Model 642 Revolver
  • (2) Safety Key Locks
  • Cable Lock
  • Owner’s Manual

With decades of reliable performance to its credit, Smith & Wesson’s 642 J-Frame remains among the best and most popular small-frame revolvers on the market.

Firearm Specifications

  • Caliber: .38 Special +P
  • Capacity: 5 Rounds
  • Barrel Length: 1.875” / 4.7 cm
  • Sights: Integral Front and Fixed Rear
  • Grip: Synthetic
  • Action: Double Action Only - Internal Hammer
  • Finish: Matte Silver
  • Overall Length: 6.31” / 16.0 cm
  • Material: Aluminum Alloy Frame and Stainless Steel Cylinder
  • Weight Empty: 15 oz / 425.3 g
  • Purpose: Personal Protection / Professional / Duty

Customer Comments & Questions

Customer Reviews

(5 out of 5) Nice addition to the collection
by Douglas from Reston, VA on December 16, 2017

Just added this to my collection. Great gun at decent price. Only problem is slow in processing the order.

(5 out of 5) Great, practice, warm wx carry
by Lee from Bradenton, FL on July 31, 2019

The J frame Smith is easy to use, but difficult to use well. This model is well suited to the rigors of daily carry. My example had a smooth trigger and yielded outstanding accuracy. I recommend this little revolver for experienced shooters looking for safe carry.

(5 out of 5) Smith and wesson 642
by Trevor from Muskegon, MI on June 12, 2020

This guys is a lot smaller than I expected. This is actually perfect and exactly what I was looking for. I wasnt lucky enough to physically see one before purchasing however Im highly content with my purchase. Its my daily and I can put it in my pocket and carry it comfortably. Dont pass this pistol up as a daily carry. Its so light you hardly notice its in your pocket. The cylinder bulk worried me too but it hides surprisingly well in my cargo shorts.

(5 out of 5) Mine has the external lock
by Joe from Manchaug, MA on July 7, 2025

Lock or not, it's a S&W J frame, easy to carry and perfect CCW. Just make sure you practice to be really effective.