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My friend recommended this S&W 642 (at GunBroker) as a carry gun.

However, he is shopping for a .22 revolver like these�- not for defence, obviously.

Posted by Bird Dog in Hunting, Fishing, Dogs, Guns, etc. at 12:51 | Comments (13) | Trackbacks (0)

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The covered hammer is probably a good idea, but those light Airweights have quite a kick with .357 loads. If you are set on a wheelgun, you might check out an all-steel J frame model instead, like the Model 640 or 649.

#1 Skookumchuk (Link) on 2008-03-08 13:26 (Reply)

never played with a covered hammer -- can't shoot single-action, can you?

If not, then the 'shrouded' hammer would seem to offer the no-snag benefit PLUS single-action.

#1.1 buddy larsen on 2008-03-08 14:21 (Reply)

Correct, Mr Larsen, sir.

#1.1.1 Skookumchuk (Link) on 2008-03-08 14:27 (Reply)

Also, for many the little boot grip might be a tad short. A combat grip is a bit bigger, but often feels much better in the hand. You might try both.

#2 Skookumchuk (Link) on 2008-03-08 14:44 (Reply)

My little Smith has what we always called the "lady's handle" (*blush*) --it IS small but all the better for a Levi's-back-pocket no-muss-no-fuss carry. I can't even find my model # -- all it says (along the 2" barrel) is 38S.&W.SPL. -- with an ssn bottom of the frame: 658210

#2.1 buddy larsen on 2008-03-08 15:06 (Reply)

got it -- Model 36 -- looks like Smith'd put that somewhere on the piece -- but nope.

#2.1.1 buddy larsen on 2008-03-08 17:25 (Reply)

They sometimes list a Smith's model number 'inside' the frame, you can see it when the cylinder has been opened. My model 22 is marked there.

#3 Carl H. (Link) on 2008-03-08 22:09 (Reply)

P.S.
I'm looking for the same S&W .22 revolvers myself. I have several .22 autoloaders but would benefit from a sweet shooting .22 revolver that's similar in fit & feel to my centerfires. Practice @ $.06 per round rather than $.48 per.

#3.1 Carl H. (Link) on 2008-03-08 22:14 (Reply)

agree -- .22s are great fun, and you can blaze away for peanuts on the ammo cost.

#3.1.1 buddy larsen on 2008-03-09 09:08 (Reply)

sho nuff -- there it was, on the frame, behind the swing-out. there's also another SN of some sort, 5 digits, on the swing-out itself -- all hidden when in 'ready' position.

#3.2 buddy larsen on 2008-03-09 09:05 (Reply)

Great guns, I have 2, both 38's one blued and one airlite T in titanium, 38 p+ !! Only downside, 5 shots. If you can't kill 'em quick, get a 15 shot Glock 27, 40 cal.

#4 Kempermanx on 2008-03-09 11:28 (Reply)

right -- 5 shots and a 2" barrel make a great carry gun, but the advantage is only that -- easy to carry and thus more likely to be at hand if needed. That and the revolver reliability factor could mean everything. But 15 rounds is for sure three times better than 5!

#4.1 buddy larsen on 2008-03-09 12:24 (Reply)

I have a model 638. It is virtually similar except the hammer is accessible in a slot on the rear of the frame rather than completely shrouded as on the 642. I highly recommend it, as it is comfortable and convenient. I carry it in an inexpensive Uncle Mikes pocket holster in my front pants pocket. No one, not even my wife has detected it there without being told. I figure that if 5 shots are not enough, you're pretty much screwed anyway. I have a mid sized auto in .40, but it is uncomfortable and difficult to conceal.

Everyone eventually carries a J Frame!

#5 Scott on 2008-03-09 20:54 (Reply)

Do you know if I would be able to find this gun in an online gun auction? I really like this little guy, but I don't want to pay the retail price. Does anybody have any suggestions (other than the original site) on where I could find this gun?

#6 Gary Neal (Link) on 2011-12-08 11:39 (Reply)

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