460v LAC du FLAMBEAU
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$419 sounds like a winning price. My brother-in-law paid $438 two months ago for 642-2 in Duluth.
New 642's without lock
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My local shop (SW Florida) is charging me $430, before tax. Had him order the 642 last Friday.
claygrazer
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My 642 will supposedly be in the shop by 3:00 tomorrow. They are charging me $399 before tax. This dealer has usually given the best price on guns in my area.
460v LAC du FLAMBEAU
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Clayglazer
$399...Sounds like a great price! Let us know how you like the new S&W. I have owned my 642 w/CT grips for 2 years & love it!
$399...Sounds like a great price! Let us know how you like the new S&W. I have owned my 642 w/CT grips for 2 years & love it!
Fastbolt
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I called and asked someone at S&W about this run of non-ILS 642's.
I was told that they're washing out a bunch of older parts stock and were able to put together a good sized run of these 642's out of it.
I didn't ask if the guns were being made with the +P rated long frame (or Magnum frame, as some folks like to refer to it), or the early short frame not rated for +P use. Guess it depends on the age of the parts stock being cleared out.
I already have a +P rated 642-1 and was just curious whether this might mean S&W was quietly testing the market for interest in non-ILS revolvers models.
That would also make sense of the non-ILS 37's being assembled and shipped, too, if older parts stock was really involved.
I guess we'll see what the future brings. It would be nice to see them offer at least the option of non-ILS revolvers.
While I was never really interested in the M37 all that much, I did take the opportunity to pick up one of the previously released DAO 37-2's, if only because the components used pre-dated MIM and the ILS. Nice little J-frame. I don't often carry it, preferring to carry my 642-1, M&P 340 Centennial and even my older 649-1 Bodyguard, but it's a nice example of the breed. I regret letting go of a couple of M36's (blued & nickeled) many years ago.
I was told that they're washing out a bunch of older parts stock and were able to put together a good sized run of these 642's out of it.
I didn't ask if the guns were being made with the +P rated long frame (or Magnum frame, as some folks like to refer to it), or the early short frame not rated for +P use. Guess it depends on the age of the parts stock being cleared out.
I already have a +P rated 642-1 and was just curious whether this might mean S&W was quietly testing the market for interest in non-ILS revolvers models.
That would also make sense of the non-ILS 37's being assembled and shipped, too, if older parts stock was really involved.
I guess we'll see what the future brings. It would be nice to see them offer at least the option of non-ILS revolvers.
While I was never really interested in the M37 all that much, I did take the opportunity to pick up one of the previously released DAO 37-2's, if only because the components used pre-dated MIM and the ILS. Nice little J-frame. I don't often carry it, preferring to carry my 642-1, M&P 340 Centennial and even my older 649-1 Bodyguard, but it's a nice example of the breed. I regret letting go of a couple of M36's (blued & nickeled) many years ago.
YeshuaIsa53
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My sales rep didn't have any info on the 37s.
Top Gun Supply has the no-lock 642's in stock for $419.95
38-44HD45
Absent Comrade
Thanks for the pics, Firehouse! My 642-1 arrives tomorrow.
claygrazer
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I got mine from Tom Ball Pawn and Jewelry. They are always worth checking into when shopping for a gun. They ordered mine plus one more, so I bought both of them yesterday. If this is indeed a parts clearing by S&W, I wanted to have an extra one. I wish I had done the same when I bought my 940 back in 1997.
Clay
I picked up mine yesterday. Based on the serial number, MIM parts, and the frame style, these appear to be new production.
The trigger is a little gritty, but will probably smooth out. No flaws in the finish, and the fit looks good. Only a few toolmarks. Overall I'm satisfied for $419 OTD. If they make more lock free revolvers I will buy them, if not, S&W can pound sand.
Oh, to you S&W apologists who have repeatedly chanted how, "S&W CAN'T MAKE NEW REVOLVERS WITHOUT THE LOCK" and "GET OVER IT THE LOCK IS HERE TO STAY", you were wrong
Regards 18DAI.
The trigger is a little gritty, but will probably smooth out. No flaws in the finish, and the fit looks good. Only a few toolmarks. Overall I'm satisfied for $419 OTD. If they make more lock free revolvers I will buy them, if not, S&W can pound sand.
Oh, to you S&W apologists who have repeatedly chanted how, "S&W CAN'T MAKE NEW REVOLVERS WITHOUT THE LOCK" and "GET OVER IT THE LOCK IS HERE TO STAY", you were wrong
Regards 18DAI.
claygrazer
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The lock may be here to stay. If the following quote from Fastbolt is correct, this may be a one time happening.
thomasinaz
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What timing. A couple months ago I had to sell my IL442. I said I'd replace it with a no-lock 642, when I could find a used one. Now I've got one of these on order, new, with no lock. Cool!
Sonny Crocket
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FF,
Could you scan that so we could see it, if possible? Thanks!
Sorry, if I did that and they found out it could cause me a lot of trouble. I'll give you a little excerpt of it though....."Smith & Wesson is making only 3,000 of this unique 38 Special revolver, and RSR has them in stock and ready to ship."
That's about it in a nutshell.
That's about it in a nutshell.
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