Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 1996
| Weight (empty) | 425 g (15.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 160 mm (6.30") |
| Barrel Length | 48 mm (1.89") |
| Height | 109 mm (4.29") |
| Width | 33 mm (1.30") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Only |
| Muzzle Velocity | 240 m/s (787 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 233 J (172 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 15 m (16 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: .38 Special
The Smith & Wesson Model 642 Airweight is a five-shot, double-action-only J-frame revolver chambered for .38 Special and rated for continuous +P use. It is widely considered the quintessential concealed carry revolver. The 642 features an aluminum alloy frame that brings the unloaded weight to just 15 ounces (425 grams), making it one of the lightest practical defensive revolvers ever produced. Its defining characteristic is the Centennial-style fully enclosed (shrouded) hammer, which eliminates...
Country of Origin: United States