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I mentioned last week that something interesting was on the way. It arrived on Wednesday but we've been away. Here it is...a Smith & Wesson 642 (no dash) with the box, docs, and tools. Honestly, can't say for sure whether it shipped with the UM Combat Grips. They may be original.
What's so special about a 642 you ask? Well, this is the first production run 1990-1992. This one is likely 1991. It has forged internals, as opposed to MIM. It is clear anodized and not coated aluminum frame. Looks really sharp. Also, it is built on the smaller J Frame, not the J Magnum like modern production 642/442. It is a nice looking gun. Hard to find.
The gun also rounds out this set. 638, 637, and 642 all "no dash" and clear anodized. The 637 and 638 (no dash) are limited production runs of about 500 from 1989. They are quite rare. By contrast, the 642 (no dash) is only uncommon / somewhat rare.
do not post three paragraphs of awesomeness and not post pics.
WTH is wrong with you? You are smarter than that…you passed the Bar…..
I have my 6 sigma green belt, I will work on your process management.Relax...wrote the post on my laptop but uploaded pics from Tapatalk on my phone. You caught me right in the middle
Beautiful! The holster is artwork as well. Where did you get that holster?Will drop this here too. Just posted it elsewhere. This is my favorite 3" Model 36. It has a smooth face trigger (my preference), nice trigger pull, and comfortable Hogue grips. It rode IWB from just south of Pittsburgh to Charlotte, NC today.
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Beautiful! The holster is artwork as well. Where did you get that holster?
Wish I could post pics here, but haven't found a good site to put my pics since photobucket decided to start charging a LOT for the ability to post a few pics!
Hi, you can select "Upload a File' button and select your photo(s) on your system to upload.Wish I could post pics here, but haven't found a good site to put my pics since photobucket decided to start charging a LOT for the ability to post a few pics!
You need a "Bullitt" upside down rig.I've posted a lot of shiny blued or nickel older Smiths over the past couple years, but I am also a huge fan of the modern production Smith & Wesson 442. It's a regular in the carry rotation. It's a reliable, durable, light, and easily concealed revolver. Hard to beat.
I installed a titanium cylinder on the one on the right. It's super light. On the left, with the Barami Hip Grip, that one is about 12 years old. It's got a couple thousand rounds down range and been all over the place with me. It's traveled to Reno, sketchy areas of New Orleans, etc. I like it so much that and almost don't want to fly with it anymore because of concern that the knuckleheads at TSA will lose it. These revolvers can go from waistband, to pocket, to ankle holster, briefcase, and allow for carry almost anywhere.
You need a "Bullitt" upside down rig.
These would work great on it.My .357 S&W Model 60-14
Got it in 2008; was doing flag folding details and having to stop in shady places I couldn’t carry much else. These days I’m wishing I had an airweight though
View attachment 28393 View attachment 28392 5-screw S&W 28/29 by Pat Linthicum. He installed 44 mag barrel and cylinder from a P&R Model 29 onto a 5 - screw Highway Patrolman. Beautiful set of Cokes.
View attachment 28395 Waiting on Bambi to wander in front of the stand..
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Some buddies doing a demo found these grips in an old house, gave them to me.
They appear to be unused.
I put them on my safe queen/mint 10-6. What are they? Are they Cokes?
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Not Cokes but a nice pair of target stocks.@Prosecutor ...
Some buddies doing a demo found these grips in an old house, gave them to me.
They appear to be unused.
I put them on my safe queen/mint 10-6. What are they? Are they Cokes?
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@Prosecutor How does that early 642 compare to today's version in weight, function and shooting experience?
Yeah they feel great!
That gun doesn't get shot though, it's just too pretty. I do have another 10-6 shooter-grade that plays well.
Have you seen one of these?
Taurus 415T. Titanium ported 41 mag snubbie. No longer available.
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Everyone thinks it's stainless, and they did make a stainless version.
I canned the ribber grips in favor of the Pach's. Pachmayr doesn't even list them, but it's the same frame as the Judge.
I don't think it's rare, but it appears to be uncommon. I've never seen another one.
ETA; I didn't mean that to appear snobby, I've tried to find others who've had one and get their experience with it. I've never found anyone.
It's dimensions and appearance are identical to my 2.5" 19-5. Fits the same holsters.I have not heard of that one...but not surprising because its a .41 Magnum. That would be an oddball caliber for me. A lot of folks like that round. Looks like a solid snub. I can't tell by eyeballing your photo...is that about the same size as a K Frame Smith?