My first S&W Revolver

[thndrchiken]

Well finally got my first S&W revolver, it's a 642, intended purpose is as a bug, ankle and pocket carry. Holy cow what does the factory set the trigger pull at, had to be 15 lbs +. I put the Wolff shooters pack spring kit in it, 8 lb hammer spring and the 13 ls trigger spring and really lightened it up, I'd say it's probably around 10-11 lbs now. Added a Laserlyte laser. Had it out to the range and put about a box of ammo through it between standard pressure 158 and 125's as well as 125 gr +p's, shot pretty well considering the small size and heavier trigger than what I'm used to with my Ruger. Now comes the search for some nicer wood stocks

 

[1bdvet]

Well finally got my first S&W revolver, it's a 642, intended purpose is as a bug, ankle and pocket carry. Holy cow what does the factory set the trigger pull at, had to be 15 lbs +. I put the Wolff shooters pack spring kit in it, 8 lb hammer spring and the 13 ls trigger spring and really lightened it up, I'd say it's probably around 10-11 lbs now. Added a Laserlyte laser. Had it out to the range and put about a box of ammo through it between standard pressure 158 and 125's as well as 125 gr +p's, shot pretty well considering the small size and heavier trigger than what I'm used to with my Ruger. Now comes the search for some nicer wood stocks
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First nice choice!

Second, I see the Navy emblem, so thank you for your service.

Last, if you go to the S&W website, and go to search, type in rebate, and fill it out, mail it in, remember if whatever you are using has your SS# please black it out, they need to see your ID.

 

[JCS&W]

Funny that you should start this thread. I, who has never owned a S&W that had a lock, recently purchased a M642 Talo edition, with the lock, for the same purposes that you mentioned. I have not changed out the spring in mine. I have been using snap caps and pulling the trigger A LOT. The trigger pull has gotten better, but still heavy. I wanted either the Ruger LCR or the M642. I tried both, went with the M642, it just felt better. You might want to look at the Talo stocks for your M642.

 

[snubbyfan]

Nice snubby, I use the Laserlyte on my 442 mostly for dry fire practice. Just put the red dot on something and keep it there all the way through the trigger pull.

 

[thndrchiken]

First nice choice!

Second, I see the Navy emblem, so thank you for your service.

Last, if you go to the S&W website, and go to search, type in rebate, and fill it out, mail it in, remember if whatever you are using has your SS# please black it out, they need to see your ID.

Thanks for your service as well AF, I'll be sure to check on the rebate.

 

[thndrchiken]

Funny that you should start this thread. I, who has never owned a S&W that had a lock, recently purchased a M642 Talo edition, with the lock, for the same purposes that you mentioned. I have not changed out the spring in mine. I have been using snap caps and pulling the trigger A LOT. The trigger pull has gotten better, but still heavy. I wanted either the Ruger LCR or the M642. I tried both, went with the M642, it just felt better. You might want to look at the Talo stocks for your M642.

I was also considering the LCR, but I just couldn't sell myself on the polymer frame and figured the J frame has the aftermarket as well.

 

[gunny4053]

Very nice. If you want some nice wood grips, and since Talos were mentioned, you should search the classifieds here. You may have to go back a few pages, but I believe someone had a nice set for sale at a very reasonable price. (Not me)

Enjoy