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There is a reason the Smith & Wesson 642 keeps showing up on hips and in pockets across the country. The J-Frame has been getting the job done since 1950, and the 642 takes that proven formula and trims it down to carry weight. An aluminum alloy frame keeps the whole package around 15 ounces empty, while the stainless steel barrel and cylinder handle the wear and the weather. This version, model number 163811, adds one meaningful upgrade over the standard 642: a set of Crimson Trace Lasergrips installed right from the factory.
Snub nose sights are small, and in low light or a high-stress moment they can be tough to pick up quickly. The Crimson Trace grip solves that with a red laser that activates from a pressure pad as you take a natural firing grip. No switches to hunt for, no extra step to remember. You grip the gun, the dot appears, and you know exactly where the muzzle is pointed. For a close-range defensive revolver, that is a genuinely useful addition, and it comes sighted-in ready with an adjustment tool in the box if you want to fine tune it.
The enclosed hammer is the quiet hero here. Double action only means the trigger pull is consistent every time, and with nothing sticking out to catch on a jacket or pocket lining, the draw stays smooth. The 642 is also rated for continuous use of .38 Special +P loads, so you can carry stouter defensive ammunition and practice with standard pressure rounds to keep range sessions comfortable.
Five rounds of .38 Special, a 1.875 inch barrel, a 6.31 inch overall length, and a laser that shows up when your hand does. Simple to run, easy to carry, and about as reliable as a defensive handgun gets. That is why this one stays popular year after year.
Yes, the Model 642 is rated for continuous use of .38 Special +P loads, so you can carry hotter defensive ammo without worry. A lot of owners run standard pressure rounds at the range since they are softer shooting in a 15 ounce gun, then load +P for carry. Both approaches are perfectly fine for this revolver.
The grip has a built-in pressure pad that activates the red laser the moment you take a normal firing grip. There is no separate switch to flip, which is exactly what you want in a defensive gun. Release your grip pressure and the laser shuts off.
Yes, the laser is adjustable for both windage and elevation, and the adjustment tool comes in the box. It arrives factory sighted, but it is worth confirming point of impact with your carry ammo at typical defensive distances. A few minutes at the range and a small turn or two of the tool will get it dialed in.
It is one of the best. The enclosed hammer means there is nothing to snag on a draw, the alloy frame keeps the weight around 15 ounces, and the 1.875 inch barrel keeps the overall footprint compact. Pair it with a proper pocket holster that covers the trigger guard and it carries about as easily as a defensive handgun can.
| UPC | 022188638110 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 163811 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 1.88" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Length | 6.31'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 5-Round |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Sights | Integral Front/Fixed Rear |
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