Why the $ difference in these 642's?

[racuda]

I thought I was getting this one:
Product: Model 642

But recieved this:
Product: Model 642 Deluxe 1-7/8in. Barrel Textured Wood Grips

except mine has smooth rosewood stocks, although it is the same SKU number.

The second one retails for $30 less even though it has wood stocks (which I thought would be more expensive).

 

[photoman]

What's interesting is that S&W is listing the MSRP on a disty custom gun. They usually don't do that. Some people say S&W gives more attention to those special issue guns, but I don't know that for a fact.

 

[greensolutions]

Ha , ill trade you.

Be happy you got what you did, i got the first one pictured and had to send it back to S&W to get fixed, still havent heard any response yet. Oh well, does anyone know the website to type in the serial number to see the progress. I guess from now on ill stick to older used smiths that are tried and true

 

[kng]

greensolutions,

What did you send yours in to get fixed?

thanks,
-Kyle

 

[bennettfam]

racuda, it doesn't make sense to me either. I would be happy with the lower price AND the wood grips.

 

[racuda]

I'm happy with it. The trigger is good, and I can hit a paper plate at 25 yards. Because of the lower list price I was just a little worried that I perhaps got shortchanged.

Ironically the wood grips have to go. My wife can't handle the recoil with them. She shoots my M&P 340 just fine with CT grips, so I'm trying a Monogrip for her.

 

[greensolutions]

was not going bang, the firing pin was not striking the primer hard enough