Firearms

Smith & Wesson Model 642 Airweight

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Airweight aluminum frame J-frame revolver. Concealed hammer, +P rated. One of the most popular CCW revolvers.

Type: Revolver

Action: Double-Action Only

Caliber: .38 Special

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1990, USA

Weight: 15 oz

Overall length: 6.3"

Status: Active

Intended use: concealed_carry, home_defense