I went to pick out a new revolver today. I decided on a new S&W 642. I noticed it is stamped 642-2. What does the -2 stand for? I vaguely remember seeing a post that contained a 642-3. Am I remembering correctly? Just wondering what the latest incarnation of the 642 is? Also the serial number starts with a CH, any way of finding out the approximate date of manufacture? Thanks for any help.
What does the -2 stand for on the S&W 642-2?
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Super Trucker
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I would also like to know. I bought my 642-2 in 09-04. and its serial number starts with CH also.
iluvG.R.I.T.S
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Mine is just a 642,no dash and its rated for +p aslo
Serpico
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My 2002 442-1 is +p rated also....
Supica-Nahas Standard catalog, 642 no dash, not +P rated
642-1 is +P rated
Lengthened frame, floating firing pin, longer cylinder.
The 442-1 features the same improvements in blue.
My gun is a 642-1, I thought it was a -2.
-2 guns also have the side mounted lock under the thumbpiece.
642-1 is +P rated
Lengthened frame, floating firing pin, longer cylinder.
The 442-1 features the same improvements in blue.
My gun is a 642-1, I thought it was a -2.
-2 guns also have the side mounted lock under the thumbpiece.
JNewell
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You got the specific answer above. Generically, the -__ in a S&W model number indicates an engineering change.
Mikul
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It actually means that it's a 640. Mr. Smith was a stickler for math.
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