Hello! I just inherited a 642-2 and want to use it for CCW. Well I'm afraid of the locking mechanism failing. I know some people will tell me never happens, some will say it happened, either way I'm really nervous about it ever engaging in a defensive situation. I contacted S&W about it and they said they can't remove the lock and they don't have a trade in program, which is a real bummer. So I'll probably sell my 642-2 after replacing it.

Looking for either:

442 pro series
642 pro series

I'm also open to a regular 642-1 as long as it is in good shape.

bump still looking!

Still looking, I know gun prices are severely over inflated atm but I'm hopeful!

Edit: Go ahead and close thread please, no responses.