I just found this site about S & W 642's and I have some questions. First of all, I am not a "gun guru" and the only other gun I have is a Glock 17. I want to purchase a 642 because of its small, lightweight size and its dependability as a revolver. Can someone help me with these questions?
1. Are there various types of 642's? In some of the previous threads I see 642-1's, 642-2,s, etc. What does this mean?
2. I see some mention of lock and pre-lock models. What does this mean and is one better than the other one.
3. I went to my local gun store and looked at a stock 642 and a 642 with crimson trace laser grips. The latter seemed more comfortable in my hand, but it was also more expensive. Is the laser something worthwhile to have or would I be better off buying some type of aftermarket grip. Can I have your opinions on what grips to buy if you don't recommend the laser grips. Is the laser grip more difficult to conceal since the grip is larger?
4. I saw some mention of steel cylinders and titanium cylinders. Do I need to specify this when I purchase my 642.
5. What type of holster would you recommend?
I am glad I found this forum and I will let everyone know when I get my 642. Thanks to anyone who can give my your input on the above questions.
1. Are there various types of 642's? In some of the previous threads I see 642-1's, 642-2,s, etc. What does this mean?
2. I see some mention of lock and pre-lock models. What does this mean and is one better than the other one.
3. I went to my local gun store and looked at a stock 642 and a 642 with crimson trace laser grips. The latter seemed more comfortable in my hand, but it was also more expensive. Is the laser something worthwhile to have or would I be better off buying some type of aftermarket grip. Can I have your opinions on what grips to buy if you don't recommend the laser grips. Is the laser grip more difficult to conceal since the grip is larger?
4. I saw some mention of steel cylinders and titanium cylinders. Do I need to specify this when I purchase my 642.
5. What type of holster would you recommend?
I am glad I found this forum and I will let everyone know when I get my 642. Thanks to anyone who can give my your input on the above questions.
