Smith & Wesson Model 642 Double Action Only Revolver 38 Special 1.87" Barrel 5 Round Capacity Black & Gray G10 Grips Matte Stainless Finish
MANUFACTURER: Smith and Wesson
FAMILY: 642 Series
Model: 642
TYPE: Revolver
ACTION: Double Action Only
CALIBER/GAUGE: 38 Special
FINISH: Matte Stainless
FINISH TYPE: Stainless Steel
FRAME: Aluminum Frame
STOCK/GRIPS: VZ Blk & Gray G10 UC High Horn
GRIP TYPE: Synthetic
Barrel: 1 7/8"
Overall Length: 6.3"
Capacity: 5
SIGHTS: XS Front NS/Blk U-Notch Rear
SIGHT TYPE: Fixed Sights
WEIGHT: 16 oz.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 1.6 lbs.
ADDL INFO: Titanium Pins/Enhanced Trigger
ADDL INFO: Chambered Charge Holes
ADDL INFO: Beveled Cylinder Edges
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 38 Special (38 S&W Special, 38 Colt Special) was introduced in 1902. It is essentially a slightly extended 38 Long Colt case, length 1.1551 inches, with operating pressure increased from 13,000 to 17,000 psi. Bullet diameter is .357-inch. The 38 Special became the gold standard personal defense revolver cartridge and was standard among most American law enforcement agencies for many years. Bullet weights vary from 110 to 158 grains, with a 158-grain bullet at 800 feet per second the most common. In the 1960s pressure was increased again to 18,500 psi, creating the 38 Special +P load, with increased velocity and energy. 38 Long and Short Colt ammunition can be fired in any 38 Special chamber, but not the reverse. 38 Special +P is safe in modern steel-frame 38 Special revolvers, but should not be used in aluminum-frame 38 Special revolvers. 38 Special remains a standard and popular revolver chambering. — Craig Boddington
