J-Frame 60

[welldoya]

I have a model 60 that I bought in 1999 and it's a .357. So, they quit making them in .38 sometime before that.

 

[ldp4570]

The 642 is an aluminum alloy frame. Not quite as light as scandium.

If you want a heavier gun the model 60 definately is. Is it better? Personal preference. Did the 642 have the internal lock? The 60 doesn't so that is a plus. Overall, yes I would trade even up or even add some boot. Not sure when the 60 went to .357 mag.

The last "Dash" model for the model 60 before going to .357 is the "Dash"-7. The -7 changes were the wider front and rear sight.