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<blockquote data-quote="mugsy" data-source="post: 2761574" data-attributes="member: 18914"><p>The main difference between the 642 and the 642LS is the grips (typically Rosewood or something like that on the LS) and a little bit of engraving or etching (LadySmith). Other than that basically identical.</p><p>The 642 and 442 are very light and fairly compact. They are also very reliable and simple to use. </p><p></p><p>The "tradeoffs" mentioned above are not unique to these models - most revolvers hold fewer rounds than many readily available semi-autos. Nor is the issue of carry weight and comfort versus ability to comfortably shoot many rounds unique. With .38 spl (non +p) I have no trouble with lightweight snubbies, +p and problems start to crop up (mostly discomfort after a while). On the other hand, I will not take a lightweight snub nose .357 revolver to the range (unless I am just firing .38 spl) because it is a painfully non-fun event.</p><p></p><p>Personally I prefer the S&W Model 60 because it is a trim design with clean lines and all steel for durability plus the heft to reduce felt recoil.</p><p></p><p>BTW if your wife or girlfriend (or both) should use the revolver a nice feature is that a revolver can be fired from inside a purse pocket reliably.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mugsy, post: 2761574, member: 18914"] The main difference between the 642 and the 642LS is the grips (typically Rosewood or something like that on the LS) and a little bit of engraving or etching (LadySmith). Other than that basically identical. The 642 and 442 are very light and fairly compact. They are also very reliable and simple to use. The "tradeoffs" mentioned above are not unique to these models - most revolvers hold fewer rounds than many readily available semi-autos. Nor is the issue of carry weight and comfort versus ability to comfortably shoot many rounds unique. With .38 spl (non +p) I have no trouble with lightweight snubbies, +p and problems start to crop up (mostly discomfort after a while). On the other hand, I will not take a lightweight snub nose .357 revolver to the range (unless I am just firing .38 spl) because it is a painfully non-fun event. Personally I prefer the S&W Model 60 because it is a trim design with clean lines and all steel for durability plus the heft to reduce felt recoil. BTW if your wife or girlfriend (or both) should use the revolver a nice feature is that a revolver can be fired from inside a purse pocket reliably. [/QUOTE]
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