I used to carry a 642 every working day when I worked in a bookstore. One Sunday morning, just as I was unlocking the shop door, A police loudspeaker screamed, "Get your hands up a**hole! Get out of the ****en car--NOW!" I froze and slowly turned right to see a carload of older teens surrounded by cop cars, just a few yards away. They had just been involved in a drive-by shooting/murder and the Bellingham police quickly caught up with them. I'll tellyawhut, that 642 nestled in my front pocket never felt better. It's the perfect gun for the job and it feels natural in the pocket.
Later, I got a new job and traded the 642 for a 2 1/2" barrel S&W 686 Plus. It was a great shooter, slick trigger, sat perfectly balanced in the hand, but was waay too heavy in the pocket and too thick in the cylinder for me to carry IWB for any length of time. When I had no job at all recently, I had that 686 stashed in my van (lived in it for a year) and felt safe enough.
Nowadays, I thankfully have a good job doing work that's enjoyable and meaningful. Now that I have the wherewithall, I traded the 686 Plus for another 642. First time I stuck it into the Uncle Mike's pocket holster and slid it into my pocket, it was like old times; like reacquainting with an old friend. I don't believe there has been a better, more suitable weapon designed for concealed carry, except maybe a 442...
Better get on it dude. 
New Love and all. 
