What "Dash" Model 642 is rated "Plus P" ?
Is that Model also chambered for .357 Magnum ?
Is that Model also chambered for .357 Magnum ?
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S&W Model 642
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Bosquebass
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The first +p 642 would be a -1 from 1996.
The 642 has never been produced in 357 as far as I know.
The 642 has never been produced in 357 as far as I know.
Amen that. My 642-1 kicks hard enough with 38 P+. I wouldn’t be brave enough to try 357 if I could.
Here's my 1996 642-1.
Looks like its due for a good cleaning.
But it is an old picture.
Personally I don't find the 640-1 loaded with .357 Magnums brutal at all.
This was the first handgun that I ever purchased and I'm not soo sure I've ever even fired a .38 through it.
snuffy19608
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My 642-1 has enough "energy" with +P that I figure I don't want an Airweight 357. The 38+P has plenty of knock down power.
In my opinion, the 642 and 442 are plenty brutal to fire with .38 special +P. Chambering either of them in .357 would be a pipe dream only for masochists!
John
John
I have a 340PD, the .357 Centennial sibling to the 442/642. It is a handful with .357 for sure, but fine with .38 +P and only a little over 11 oz. It is the prefect J- frame for concealed carry IMO; love that big green fiber optic front sight! I carry with critical defense 110 gr +P rounds and it’s accurate and quick to get back on target. Well, as accurate as I can make a snubby shoot anyway. I’m satisfied with this gun; probably would be the last one I’d give up.
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