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The Model 642 LS Ladysmith is what happens when Smith & Wesson takes its most popular carry revolver and tailors it for folks with smaller hands who still want full-power performance. At its core, this is the classic 642 Airweight: an aluminum alloy J-frame with a stainless steel barrel and cylinder, a 1.88 inch barrel, and a fully enclosed internal hammer. The Ladysmith touch comes through in the finger-grooved wood grips, which look sharp against the matte silver finish and give a more secure, comfortable hold than the rubber boot grips on the standard model.
At around 14.4 ounces unloaded, you can drop this revolver in a jacket pocket or carry it in a purse or holster and forget it's there until you need it. The enclosed hammer means there is nothing to snag on clothing during the draw, and the double action only trigger keeps operation dead simple: point and press. No slide to rack, no safety levers to remember, no magazine to seat. That simplicity is a big reason the J-frame has been the go-to small defensive revolver since 1950.
The 642 line traces straight back to the Model 42 Centennial Airweight that S&W introduced in 1952 to mark the company's 100th anniversary. This modern version keeps the concealed-hammer design that made the original famous and adds a +P rating, so you can run stouter .38 Special defensive loads without worry. The fixed sights, integral front ramp and notch rear, hold their zero permanently because there is nothing to knock loose.
Five rounds of .38 Special in a package just 6.31 inches long covers a lot of real-world carry situations. For practice, standard pressure loads keep range sessions pleasant in a gun this light, and the smooth trigger rewards dry-fire work. Whether it is a first carry gun, a backup, or the piece that rides along on evening walks, the 642 LS delivers proven S&W reliability wrapped in a package that is genuinely easy to live with.
Yes, the Model 642 LS is rated for continuous +P use, so you can carry and practice with .38 Special +P defensive loads without any concern for the gun. That said, +P out of a 14.4 oz revolver has noticeable recoil, so many owners train with standard pressure loads and carry +P.
Mechanically they are the same revolver: an alloy-frame J-frame with a stainless barrel and cylinder and an enclosed hammer. The Ladysmith version swaps the standard rubber grips for finger-grooved wood grips shaped for smaller hands, giving it a distinct look and a slightly different feel in the hand.
It is one of the best options out there for exactly that. The fully enclosed hammer means nothing catches on fabric during the draw, and at just over 14 ounces with a 6.31 inch overall length, it disappears in a pocket holster or carry bag. The double action only design also keeps operation simple under stress.
No, the hammer is fully internal and cannot be cocked manually, so every shot is fired double action. The trade-off is a completely snag-free profile, and the trigger tends to smooth out nicely with use and dry-fire practice.
| UPC | 022188638080 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 163808 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 1.88" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 6.31'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 5-Round |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Double Action Only |
| Shipping Weight | 2.6688 |
| Sights | Fixed Sights |
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