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Smith & Wesson 642 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 1.875in barrel, aluminum alloy frame, Uncle Mike's boot grip, revolving chamber, serrated ramp front, fixed notch rear, 5 round magazine, SW-642-1-FRRMPG

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Product Info for Smith & Wesson 642 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 1.875in barrel

The Model 642 Centennial Airweight is a variant of the Model 640 Centennial with an aluminum alloy frame and 2 inch barrel.

Specifications for Smith & Wesson 642 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 1.875in barrel:

Manufacturer:	Smith & Wesson
Gun Make:	Smith & Wesson
Gun Model:	Smith & Wesson Model 642 Revolver
Gun Type:	Revolver
Caliber:	.38 Special +P
Barrel Length:	1.875 in
Material:	Uncle Mike's Boot
Sight Configuration:	Serrated Ramp Front, Fixed Notch Rear
Action Type:	Revolver
Safety Type:	No Manual Safety
Trigger Action:	Double-Action Only (DAO)
Production Year:	1996 - Ongoing
Weight:	15 oz
Length:	6.313 in
Muzzle Velocity:	853 ft/s
Magazine Capacity:	5 Round
Muzzle Energy:	202 ft-lbs
Housing/Frame Material:	Aluminum Alloy

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Smith & Wesson 642 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 1.875in barrel

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The manufacturer suggests that Smith & Wesson 642 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 1.875in barrel is compatible with Smith & Wesson Model 642 Revolver

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Smith & Wesson 642 Revolver, .38 Special +P, 1.875in barrel, aluminum alloy frame, Uncle Mike's boot grip, revolving chamber, serrated ramp front, fixed notch rear, 5 round magazine, SW-642-1-FRRMPG , MPN: SW-642-1-FRRMPG , Code: SN-FH2-SW642-SW-642-1-FRRMPG

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