642 Club Part Three - Page 42

IBEWBULL · March 12, 2012, 12:37 AM

I had a 640 latch screw loosen two times and finally loc-tighten it. That was fifteen years ago and no problems since.

460Kodiak · March 13, 2012, 03:46 PM

May I join the club please? I just bought my first J frame about a month ago. It's a 642 Airweight TALO edition, though the TALO part simply seems to include fancy grips and a forged trigger. I recently put some different grips on it. It's a great personalized touch since I'm Irish. I have Celtic knotwork hanging on my walls, I have it tattooed on my skin, and now it graces my J frame. The grips are done by Esmeralda O'Sheehan.

This is my summer time pocket pistol. It's a great little gun. I've got 100 rounds through it, and am surprised by the accuracy.

King Ludd · March 14, 2012, 08:26 PM

Nice grips Kodiak! Very unique!

hoghead · March 26, 2012, 08:15 PM

Do you guys of gals have any places that have a 642 no lock in stock. Thanks for any info

wrigh003 · April 12, 2012, 11:13 PM

You buncha enablers started me looking at 642s about a year ago.

Today I bought one. It's got a lock, but if it gives me any trouble it'll come out. I did WANT a no-lock one, but they are tough to come by and this is what was in the case at the local store.

Its cousin the bottomfeeder came with. Pretty nice day. Tomorrow, we shoot.

Tony_the_tiger · April 13, 2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

...guys of gals have any places that have a 642 no lock in stock. Thanks for any info

Gunbroker has some:

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx...ds=642+no+lock

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx...ds=442+no+lock

Otherwise.. buds has some no lock m&p 340's in stock.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/70717

wrigh003 · April 13, 2012, 10:13 PM

Range report from day 1 with my new 642:

I need some work figuring out how to shoot this thing right. Close enough for what it is intended for, though, with most of my groups being paper-plate sized at 6-7 yards. Concerned about the occasional flier that I have, though- can absolutely tell that the barrel is 2" instead of the 4-5" of my other two pistols, and not the DA/SA automatic that I am used to.

That said (all good so far), I'm getting an occasional failure of the trigger to reset. Out of a box of range ammo today, happened a few times, about once every other cylinder or so. Is this the type of new-pistol stuff that some dry firing will work out? Noticed it a little last night when I was clicking it through in my house too.

Tony_the_tiger · April 13, 2012, 11:53 PM

The trigger reset can be tricky if you're practicing quick double taps. Just feel it out a bit and give it space to return. A trick I use is to tap my fingernail on the inner-front of the trigger guard and then return my finger to the trigger. This can be done in a split second and will always ensure proper trigger return. Once you do this a few times, you'll get used to the speed and be able to time it without removing your finger from the trigger.

CSA 357 · April 14, 2012, 04:56 AM

642 np dash

Old Bull Lee · April 16, 2012, 12:05 PM

The trigger reset is awkward, even compared to other DA revolvers. I had the same problem myself. Eventually I just dry-fired and shot it into muscle memory.

sjoe88 · April 16, 2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoghead

Do you guys of gals have any places that have a 642 no lock in stock. Thanks for any info

Buds has the SW642 No-lock.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...Lock+Stainless

skt239 · April 22, 2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixgunner455

SKT239 - we let the cousins in to play here, too.

Well, Its been a while since Six replied to my post but I'm happy to know I can play too

Nevertheless, I still plan on adding a 642 some time... Here is my 637...

Here is the sweet rig I recently had made by Rick Garcia. He's makes excellent holsters and has Mika like customer service.

Thanks for letting me post.

DAdams · April 22, 2012, 11:27 PM

Nice looking rig. Thanks for sharing.

skt239 · April 23, 2012, 07:06 AM

Thanks DA!

Nematocyst · April 24, 2012, 07:14 PM

I agree with Dr. DA, SKT: nice looking rig. I've always been fond of the 637; I just like a hammer. Someday, maybe ...

Here's Mr. Garcia's web site. I like his self-description:

"I don't do 'fancy'...and I'm not trying to re-invent anything here...my goal is to build good, solid, using stuff that will last a lifetime."

Haywood · April 24, 2012, 09:06 PM

I have Three 442s. Dose that count?

skt239 · April 25, 2012, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nematocyst

I agree with Dr. DA, SKT: nice looking rig. I've always been fond of the 637; I just like a hammer. Someday, maybe ...

Here's Mr. Garcia's web site. I like his self-description:

"I don't do 'fancy'...and I'm not trying to re-invent anything here...my goal is to build good, solid, using stuff that will last a lifetime."

Thanks Nema. Mr. Garcia is a great guy to deal with. He will spend as much time as need be with you to ensure you get exactly what you want. I have a condition (crohns) that makes my weight change pretty frequently. Mr. Garcia took that into consideration when spacing the holes on the belt. He's also quick and keeps you updated the entire time. I'll be using him for all my leather needs in the future... Once I remember to bring the good camera home from work, I'll do a proper review.

Nematocyst · April 25, 2012, 04:37 PM

Welcome, Haywood. Yes, that counts x 3.

Skt, customer service like that is great.

YJake · April 25, 2012, 06:28 PM

Got my 442 back from S&W after having a pin inside the frame shear off. If I had not missed their calls the turn around time from "broken frame and baggie of parts" to "New frame and same parts" gun would be about 6 weeks total.

Have not had a chance to shoot it yet but that may change tomorrow!

Original thread Here

-Jake

ferggie · April 26, 2012, 04:36 PM

I love my 642 but am interested in maybe buying a 640 w/ 2-1/4" to use for PCCA competition. Any feedback on this gun would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Nematocyst · May 26, 2012, 11:47 PM

Last post was a month ago today.

We fell off!

Bump.
_______

I miss my 642. It's in storage in another state.

Fortunately, I have good music.
<Warning: not for everyone.>

Warp · May 26, 2012, 11:52 PM

I'm going to get into reloading. I would like to shoot my 642 a lot more. It really does take a lot of practice to really get proficient with these little things.

With Unique and small pistol primers (CCI500), what loads (haven't decided on bullets yet) do you like for the 642?

I generally carry the Buffalo Bore 158 LSWCHP +P, so a 158 LSWC that prints similarly would be great...

Nematocyst · May 27, 2012, 12:23 AM

Quote:

It really does take a lot of practice to really get proficient with these little things.

So true.

Quote:

I generally carry the Buffalo Bore 158 LSWCHP +P,

At least one member, DA, will be along soon and agree with 158's.

Tony_the_tiger · May 27, 2012, 12:42 AM

Nice photos!

41 · May 27, 2012, 01:39 AM

Quote:

With Unique and small pistol primers (CCI500), what loads (haven't decided on bullets yet) do you like for the 642

I use unique and the CCI 500's also, but the bullet type determines the load that should be used. I use 125 gr. JHP's so my load will be different than your 158 LSWC. I really like the unique loads though in my 642. You will enjoy reloading.

March 12, 2012, 12:37 AM	#1026
IBEWBULL Member Join Date: October 21, 2010 Location: Wisconsin Central State Posts: 218	I had a 640 latch screw loosen two times and finally loc-tighten it. That was fifteen years ago and no problems since. __________________ http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/KASHUBIAN Survival also means being capable of taking the task on. Steve AKA Bull

March 26, 2012, 08:15 PM	#1029
hoghead Member Join Date: July 13, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 30	Looking for 642 Do you guys of gals have any places that have a 642 no lock in stock. Thanks for any info

April 14, 2012, 04:56 AM	#1034
CSA 357 Member Join Date: April 16, 2006 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,385	642 np dash __________________ A COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE

April 24, 2012, 07:14 PM	#1040
Nematocyst Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Location: 44°N x 69°W Posts: 11,609	I agree with Dr. DA, SKT: nice looking rig. I've always been fond of the 637; I just like a hammer. Someday, maybe ... Here's Mr. Garcia's web site. I like his self-description: "I don't do 'fancy'...and I'm not trying to re-invent anything here...my goal is to build good, solid, using stuff that will last a lifetime." __________________ ______________ Blades, Levers, Sticks & Wheels

April 25, 2012, 04:37 PM	#1043
Nematocyst Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Location: 44°N x 69°W Posts: 11,609	Welcome, Haywood. Yes, that counts x 3. Skt, customer service like that is great. __________________ ______________ Blades, Levers, Sticks & Wheels

March 14, 2012, 08:26 PM	#1028
King Ludd Member Join Date: June 4, 2011 Posts: 1	Nice grips Kodiak! Very unique!

April 12, 2012, 11:13 PM	#1030
wrigh003 Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 25	You buncha enablers started me looking at 642s about a year ago. Today I bought one. It's got a lock, but if it gives me any trouble it'll come out. I did WANT a no-lock one, but they are tough to come by and this is what was in the case at the local store. Its cousin the bottomfeeder came with. Pretty nice day. Tomorrow, we shoot.

April 13, 2012, 10:13 PM	#1032
wrigh003 Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 25	Range report from day 1 with my new 642: I need some work figuring out how to shoot this thing right. Close enough for what it is intended for, though, with most of my groups being paper-plate sized at 6-7 yards. Concerned about the occasional flier that I have, though- can absolutely tell that the barrel is 2" instead of the 4-5" of my other two pistols, and not the DA/SA automatic that I am used to. That said (all good so far), I'm getting an occasional failure of the trigger to reset. Out of a box of range ammo today, happened a few times, about once every other cylinder or so. Is this the type of new-pistol stuff that some dry firing will work out? Noticed it a little last night when I was clicking it through in my house too.

April 13, 2012, 11:53 PM	#1033
Tony_the_tiger Member Join Date: January 3, 2011 Posts: 467	The trigger reset can be tricky if you're practicing quick double taps. Just feel it out a bit and give it space to return. A trick I use is to tap my fingernail on the inner-front of the trigger guard and then return my finger to the trigger. This can be done in a split second and will always ensure proper trigger return. Once you do this a few times, you'll get used to the speed and be able to time it without removing your finger from the trigger.

April 16, 2012, 12:05 PM	#1035
Old Bull Lee Member Join Date: October 1, 2009 Posts: 35	The trigger reset is awkward, even compared to other DA revolvers. I had the same problem myself. Eventually I just dry-fired and shot it into muscle memory.

April 23, 2012, 07:06 AM	#1039
skt239 Member Join Date: December 19, 2007 Posts: 591	Thanks DA!

April 24, 2012, 09:06 PM	#1041
Haywood Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Location: N. Ohio Posts: 347	I have Three 442s. Dose that count?

April 25, 2012, 06:28 PM	#1044
YJake Member Join Date: June 2, 2010 Posts: 132	Got my 442 back from S&W after having a pin inside the frame shear off. If I had not missed their calls the turn around time from "broken frame and baggie of parts" to "New frame and same parts" gun would be about 6 weeks total. Have not had a chance to shoot it yet but that may change tomorrow! Original thread Here -Jake

April 26, 2012, 04:36 PM	#1045
ferggie Member Join Date: July 14, 2011 Location: GREENSBORO, NC Posts: 81	Love my 642 but ? 640 for PCCA I love my 642 but am interested in maybe buying a 640 w/ 2-1/4" to use for PCCA competition. Any feedback on this gun would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

May 26, 2012, 11:47 PM	#1046
Nematocyst Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Location: 44°N x 69°W Posts: 11,609	Last post was a month ago today. We fell off! Bump. _______ I miss my 642. It's in storage in another state. Fortunately, I have good music. <Warning: not for everyone.> __________________ ______________ Blades, Levers, Sticks & Wheels

May 26, 2012, 11:52 PM	#1047
Warp Member Join Date: January 22, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,898	I'm going to get into reloading. I would like to shoot my 642 a lot more. It really does take a lot of practice to really get proficient with these little things. With Unique and small pistol primers (CCI500), what loads (haven't decided on bullets yet) do you like for the 642? I generally carry the Buffalo Bore 158 LSWCHP +P, so a 158 LSWC that prints similarly would be great... __________________ "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." ― Edmund Burke “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing." ― Theodore Roosevelt

May 27, 2012, 12:42 AM	#1049
Tony_the_tiger Member Join Date: January 3, 2011 Posts: 467	Nice photos! Last edited by Tony_the_tiger; May 27, 2012 at 11:16 AM.