New 642's without lock

[prisoner6]

The 642 would be the Aireight Stainless Centennial.

The 637 is the Airweight Stainless Chief's Special version.

The 638 would be the Airweight Stainless Bodyguard variation.

These same guns are made currently in full Stainless, not Airweight as the 640, 60, and 649 respectively.

If you are interested in non-lock new production version of the Centennial, it is available as the Mdel 40 in Blue or Nickel, but does have a grip safety.

It can be very confusing with the Model Numbers. I highly recommend the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson as a resource. I have found it invaluable. It is currently in it's Third Version and canbe had online or through numerous book stores.

 

[claygrazer]

Originally posted by prisoner6:
The 642 would be the Airweight Stainless Centennial.

These same guns are made currently in full Stainless, not Airweight as the 640, 60, and 649 respectively.

If you are interested in non-lock new production version of the Centennial, it is available as the Mdel 40 in Blue or Nickel, but does have a grip safety.

It can be very confusing with the Model Numbers. I highly recommend the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson as a resource. I have found it invaluable. It is currently in it's Third Version and canbe had online or through numerous book stores.

Thanks,
So airweight stainless means aluminum alloy frame with stainless cylinder and stainless barrel? I just got the SCSW 3rd edition, but haven't had time to crawl completely through it.

 

[allglock]

I want to know why it is a "limited run"? AND, why couldnt it have been a 442??.. just cant get used to silver guns for concealed carry, especially IWB.(Too noticeable, compared to black).IMO

 

[familyman357]

Originally posted by allglock:
I want to know why it is a "limited run"? AND, why couldnt it have been a 442??.. just cant get used to silver guns for concealed carry, especially IWB.

At this point we don't know if these 642s are even truly new production. If they're hitting the market as a result of a parts cleanout, that would certainly explain the "limited run" part. Or it could be that S&W is testing the waters... in which case they have to start somewhere.

 

[carguychris]

Originally posted by claygrazer:
So airweight stainless means aluminum alloy frame with stainless cylinder and stainless barrel?

Yes, you hit the nail on the head.

The frame looks like stainless, but it's painted and clearcoated aluminum alloy. I like to call it "faux stainless".

FWIW AirLite mean scandium alloy frame and titanium alloy cylinder, and guns in the M&P (revolver) and Night Guard series have scandium alloy frames and stainless steel cylinders. All have steel barrels.

 

[pinkymingeo]

The 642 is an entry-level gun at, for S&W, a low price. Why test the market with 642's?

 

[Jeff Quinn]

Originally posted by pinkymingeo:
The 642 is an entry-level gun at, for S&W, a low price. Why test the market with 642's?

Because it is their best-selling revolver.

 

[hitecrednek]

its about time they woke up...

 

[SAWBONES]

Originally posted by SAWBONES:

quote:


Of course, given the choice, only those who don't know any better would actually choose the lock versions...


I beg to differ from that statement.
There are many new firearms purchasers that I have seen, once the dealer has shown how the locks work to people that want to store them "locked away," it is a selling point.

Well, I did put a "smiley" after my assertion for a reason...
But what you just said in no way contradicts my statement; the folks you describe for whom "the lock" is a selling point are novice gun owners.
I didn't say that they were cretins or morally corrupt!

 

[mp357]

Well, I started this thread and since then have learned the bobbed hammer 37's are going to be comming back also. Given they are blue instead of silver & non mim parts and NO LOCK, my fixed income from retirement has just been spent for the next several months. Got to have at least one of each. Already got both on order. Now to see what if any trade beads I've got...

 

[hitecrednek]

I might have to sell a few pre-locks to fund buying few no-locks, er, post no-locks. Or whatever they will be called.

 

[ladder13]

Originally posted by hitecrednek:
I might have to sell a few pre-locks to fund buying few no-locks, er, post no-locks. Or whatever they will be called.

lol

 

[familyman357]

Or "post-lock pre-locks".

 

[f2]

pre-lock | lock | post-lock
<span class="ev_code_WHITE">zzz</span>

 

[seangit]

Where did you order your 37 from, I want one?

 

[mp357]

Originally posted by seangit:
Where did you order your 37 from, I want one?

Have your dealer get it from the Distributor RSR.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

My LGS called RSR today and was told they are receiving their first delivery of 700 M642 no-locks on Tuesday, 7/22/08. Of the 700 there are only 7 guns available and now that I ordered my M642 there are only 6 of the 700 not sold. I truly hope S&W will see the light and start to produce no-lock revolver again. In any event, I should have my revolver on Thursday, Friday the latest.

**NOTE** for those who like the lock because you can "lock" the gun when it's put away. Have you ever heard of a trigger lock? A trigger lock will achieve the same "locked away" state as the ILS does but when the trigger lock is removed it's gone unlike the ILS system. A trigger lock can't render the gun useless after it's removed while totally rendering the gun useless when on the revolver.

ALSO, a trigger lock is more secure since you need the correct key to remove the trigger lock while all you need is a stock S&W key to unlock the ILS. (and everyone who bought a new S&W revolver since 2001 has at least 2 of the keys)

 

[claygrazer]

I called my local gun shop yesterday and they have one being sent from RSR today for me. This is my first NEW S&W since I got my 940 in 1997. I hope S&W learns that lox only go with bagels, not guns.
Clay

 

[allglock]

I got 3 on order (2) 642s and a model 37.
And I guess that is why the 37 is going for about $500, and the new No-lock 642 is going for about $429 where I live. MIM vs Non-MIM?

 

[Tilden]

My FFL is recieving 10 tomorrrow. Is $419 a good price, including S&H?