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What is the difference between a 642-1 and 642-2?
I have a 642-1 and was not even aware that there is a 642-2. What if anything is the difference in the two?
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03-23-2014, 09:18 AM
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I BELIEVE it may just be the presence (or absence) of the internal lock. I know it's that way with the 442s.
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03-23-2014, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by vito
I have a 642-1 and was not even aware that there is a 642-2. What if anything is the difference in the two?
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I have a 642-1 ct and there is no lock. I believe thats the difference but others with more knowledge will come along and comment I'm sure, Rick.
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Yep, SCSW says the -2 change was the addition of the lock.
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Then I am really glad I have the -1.
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03-23-2014, 12:01 PM
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But, my M442-2, from 2008, does not have the IL.
Best,
Rick
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03-23-2014, 12:06 PM
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I have a 642-2. Yes it has the lock. Bought it new. Have never engaged the lock nor do I plan to. Put about 1500 rounds thru it in 3 years, no malfunctions of any kind (except the 'thumbpiece' came loose and fell off........my fault.......did not know to periodically check it for tightness)
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Years ago there were numerous stories of accidental engagement of the internal lock. While admittedly very rare, the fact that it could happen affected the feelings of confidence in S&W revolvers, making some less certain it would go bang when you pulled the trigger. Just to eliminate the little bit of concern is why I had the internal lock removed in my 640. Since I had the choice with the 642 I specified the model without a lock. I was not aware, until this thread that the two variations are identified by the -1 and -2 and thought possibly the -2 represented some other functional or cosmetic change from the original.
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