The greatest revolver ever created I carry my 642 every day every hour I love this revolver it’s really amazing and reliable definitely worth saving your life if needed to get a smith and Wesson 642 you’ll be glad you did
Till you have had a gun in your face non of the folks promoting their method how to respond to an armed attack DO NOT know what the hell they are talking about because most of the so called instructors have never had a gun in their face. I'm not an instructor just someone who can speak from real life experience. When I was attacked at two different times in my life, it happened FAST. All this, " You have to be aware of your surroundings" is crap. We all have our routines and we all get distracted. If you went around all wide eyed worrying about every little movement and or person you would not be able to live your life. Take life as it comes, use your brain and live life.
Recently noticed a bunch of small compact autos in 9mm/380 being traded in on revolvers. Seems a lot of folks can't make the compact autos run reliably, so they go with something that works all the time when they pull the trigger. S&W 642 is very popular, as is the Taurus 856 in both steel frame and ultra lite aluminum frame. The Taurus 856 is just a tiny bit larger than a S&W J-frame, but has 6 shots and is starting to rival the S&W's in popularity. Don't forget that autos can fail catastrophically too! I've seen the aftermath of two Glock .40 S&W "Kaboom's". Both guns were totalled.
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@@vtxdaryl Or it could be a weak case letting go with even normal pressurre loads. Glocks are fine handguns, but a major weakness of the Glock is the extended feed ramp. The extended feed ramp ensures the extremely reliable feeding that Glocks are noted for, but creates an unsupported chamber area that will allow a cartrdge case to rupture, either from overpressure as you noted, or from a weak case letting go even at normal pressure. Personally, if I shoot reloads in a Glock, I always use an after market barrel with less feed ramp for more chamber support.
You can talk all you want to, it’s part of your video. Thanks. I have this pistol and the Taurus 856, my Taurus holds 6 rounds instead of 5, the trigger is just as smooth, it has better grips, I put Hogue grips on mine, but the main reason is it cost about 2/3 thirds the price of the S&W. Both are great.
I've carried a jframe 442 or 642 for years currently 442 and with the practice can consistently shoot a 8" Plate at 30 yards so 30 yards in is easy for me whenni first got one I couldn't hit anything with it definitely not a beginner gun but with practice it can be all you really need
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Love mine specially when using federal wad cutters at 675 fps . It does has a particular click “staging “ once you get to control it there is no problem hitting the bullseye with 5 shots at 7 yards
Good video but pls don’t flip the cylinder shut, it can damage the gun. I’ve carried/shot J Frames since my ‘68 rookie year & carry a no-lock 340PD in retirement. My department required us to qualify w/our off duty gun so I learned to shoot these little thirty-eights a long time ago. I consider them an experts gun and I still shoot my 340PD & Model 60 pretty often.
@@rtaggs8178Agree that’s the distance where snubs are at their best. That said I successfully defended my life w/a Colt Detective Special snub in a 1974 gunfight w/armed robbery suspects, to include a reload under fire. The distance was across the hoods of our cars and it was very dark. Looking back I was VERY lucky that night.
I want one of these just cause it seems awesome (and nostalgia - old school detective gun) but I shoot once a week or more and I know it'll be snappy. My Taurus 856 is all stainless steel and it has a bit of a snap with its two inch barrel tho it is perfectly usable one handed. I wonder how the airweight frame holds up to constant use tho? Any ideas on longevity? (normal rounds not plus p).
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I need some advice. I've owned all the popular Glocks, sigs, Springfield pistols all in 9mm. And I used to own the 642 revolver. Because of financial reason over the years I don't own a pistol. I'm going to grab one next week. I need to know, should I go with the reliable 642? Or appendix carry a semi? I would personally pocket carry the 642. The detractor from carrying a pistol iwb, is that if you get into a fight, just a fist fight, my shirt will come up and everyone's going to know that I have a pistol. It's just plain easier to fight/wrestle pocket carrying a revolver. And it's reliable. How's pocket carrying this? Is it comfortable? Light weight?
Hornady Lite 90 grain has a lot less recoil and is adequate. 380acp ish is power they say but I would not want one in me so.. Tell your boy not to Hollywood close the cylinder. It can damage the revolver.
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Most of your points would apply to semiauto’s as well. Also, revolvers don’t require you to have a firm grip and limp wristing is a common problem with inexperienced shooters and small semi’s often don’t have good sights either. I just didn’t understand the point of this video.
Amen, this is not a women's gun,try a all steel revolver. I do like the 642, I also carry one. But, I am 66 years old, 6 ft 200 lbs. Have shot all my life. This revolver takes constant practice
Love my m&p 2.0 full size and compact BUT my 442 with a clip draw stays on me 90% of the time. Even iwb clipped in my underwear sitting around the house. Ps you need new underwear if it won't hold your pistol lol
The greatest revolver ever created I carry my 642 every day every hour I love this revolver it’s really amazing and reliable definitely worth saving your life if needed to get a smith and Wesson 642 you’ll be glad you did
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Picked mine up today and I love it. Never ever thought I’d ever warm up to a revolver but man this one 👌
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I love my Glocks but the S&W 642 always ends up in my pocket
That’s what I’m saying
I appreciate a weapon that requires minimal maintenance, simple and more reliable mechanics than a semi auto
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With all do respect Sir. A body is larger than your target. The 38 642 is got your
back for sure.
Fair enough
Till you have had a gun in your face non of the folks promoting their method how to respond to an armed attack DO NOT know what the hell they are talking about because most of the so called instructors have never had a gun in their face. I'm not an instructor just someone who can speak from real life experience. When I was attacked at two different times in my life, it happened FAST. All this, " You have to be aware of your surroundings" is crap. We all have our routines and we all get distracted. If you went around all wide eyed worrying about every little movement and or person you would not be able to live your life. Take life as it comes, use your brain and live life.
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I just bought my 642 yesterday. Made the decision since I couldn’t get my LCP Max to run reliably
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Point and click simple reliable and stopping power
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It's nice to see an even handed and realistic review of this pistol.
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Recently noticed a bunch of small compact autos in 9mm/380 being traded in on revolvers. Seems a lot of folks can't make the compact autos run reliably, so they go with something that works all the time when they pull the trigger. S&W 642 is very popular, as is the Taurus 856 in both steel frame and ultra lite aluminum frame. The Taurus 856 is just a tiny bit larger than a S&W J-frame, but has 6 shots and is starting to rival the S&W's in popularity. Don't forget that autos can fail catastrophically too! I've seen the aftermath of two Glock .40 S&W "Kaboom's". Both guns were totalled.
856 is a good gun especially at the price point love that gun. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks again
The reason the Glocks went “Kaboom” is because of over pressure reloads or even factory ammo to hot. No fault of Glock pistols but ammo fault.
@@vtxdaryl Or it could be a weak case letting go with even normal pressurre loads. Glocks are fine handguns, but a major weakness of the Glock is the extended feed ramp. The extended feed ramp ensures the extremely reliable feeding that Glocks are noted for, but creates an unsupported chamber area that will allow a cartrdge case to rupture, either from overpressure as you noted, or from a weak case letting go even at normal pressure.
Personally, if I shoot reloads in a Glock, I always use an after market barrel with less feed ramp for more chamber support.
You can talk all you want to, it’s part of your video. Thanks.
I have this pistol and the Taurus 856, my Taurus holds 6 rounds instead of 5, the trigger is just as smooth, it has better grips, I put Hogue grips on mine, but the main reason is it cost about 2/3 thirds the price of the S&W. Both are great.
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I've carried a jframe 442 or 642 for years currently 442 and with the practice can consistently shoot a 8" Plate at 30 yards so 30 yards in is easy for me whenni first got one I couldn't hit anything with it definitely not a beginner gun but with practice it can be all you really need
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My wife is a Glock 26 😁
And my 442 just became my mistress ❤️
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Love mine specially when using federal wad cutters at 675 fps .
It does has a particular click “staging “ once you get to control it there is no problem hitting the bullseye with 5 shots at 7 yards
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Nice little carry, It's not important until it's important. Unfortunately it's not important enough for many. Thanks for the video Stay Strong 💪.
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@@GSquaredTactical Been with you a couple of months, Keep rocking !
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Thanks for the great review and practical advice.
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Good video but pls don’t flip the cylinder shut, it can damage the gun. I’ve carried/shot J Frames since my ‘68 rookie year & carry a no-lock 340PD in retirement. My department required us to qualify w/our off duty gun so I learned to shoot these little thirty-eights a long time ago. I consider them an experts gun and I still shoot my 340PD & Model 60 pretty often.
Thanks for the advise sir
Snubs are a bad breath distance weapon. A 1911 is an experts gun.
@@rtaggs8178Agree that’s the distance where snubs are at their best. That said I successfully defended my life w/a Colt Detective Special snub in a 1974 gunfight w/armed robbery suspects, to include a reload under fire. The distance was across the hoods of our cars and it was very dark. Looking back I was VERY lucky that night.
Great video and great gun! Not without it's faults
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Just bought the 642 today. I too have had revolvers fail.
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I put a rose Wood grips from Amazon on mine, very nice looking now
Hey hey ima check those out
Too bad I cant share a picture of it on YT
Already found them lol
@@GSquaredTactical so quickly? Wow!
Semi autos break also. I’ve had to replace a firing pin before.
For sure
I have one, I threw a hogue grip on it though. Recoil is a little snappy
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Picked mine up yesterday, :)
Sweet let us know how you like it.
Ordered mine today😊
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This is what I carry with 148 grain wadcutters..recoils like a 32..suggest practicing at 5 yards with silhouette targets, aim center mass..
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I want one of these just cause it seems awesome (and nostalgia - old school detective gun) but I shoot once a week or more and I know it'll be snappy. My Taurus 856 is all stainless steel and it has a bit of a snap with its two inch barrel tho it is perfectly usable one handed. I wonder how the airweight frame holds up to constant use tho? Any ideas on longevity? (normal rounds not plus p).
I personally haven’t had mine long enough to speak to longevity, but I know someone who’s carried one for 12 years and shoots it a couple times a month and has never reported to me any issues. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks again
@@GSquaredTactical Thank you.
I need some advice. I've owned all the popular Glocks, sigs, Springfield pistols all in 9mm. And I used to own the 642 revolver. Because of financial reason over the years I don't own a pistol. I'm going to grab one next week. I need to know, should I go with the reliable 642? Or appendix carry a semi? I would personally pocket carry the 642. The detractor from carrying a pistol iwb, is that if you get into a fight, just a fist fight, my shirt will come up and everyone's going to know that I have a pistol. It's just plain easier to fight/wrestle pocket carrying a revolver. And it's reliable. How's pocket carrying this? Is it comfortable? Light weight?
With the right holster it is literally the perfect pocket piece. Blackhawk makes great ones.
Appendix carry a semi? You risk shooting your privates or a femoral artery…
Carry mine everyday 🇺🇸
Love it
Beast of a pull and I can't shoot it worth crap beyond 5-7 yards.
Yeah I could see that revolvers are different animals
@@GSquaredTactical I fancied myself a pretty decent shot until I picked up a snub nose 38.
Lol no kidding
Ugh!!! Please don't slam the cylinder closed, that's a real no no for revolvers!! (at 12:15)
10/4
Hornady Lite 90 grain has a lot less recoil and is adequate. 380acp ish is power they say but I would not want one in me so.. Tell your boy not to Hollywood close the cylinder. It can damage the revolver.
Heck no me either. People always talking about .380 or .22 being inadequate and I just simply say…”we’ll get down range and stand in front of one.” They never take me up on the offer lol. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks again
Most of your points would apply to semiauto’s as well. Also, revolvers don’t require you to have a firm grip and limp wristing is a common problem with inexperienced shooters and small semi’s often don’t have good sights either.
I just didn’t understand the point of this video.
Sorry
Amen, this is not a women's gun,try a all steel revolver. I do like the 642, I also carry one. But, I am 66 years old, 6 ft 200 lbs. Have shot all my life. This revolver takes constant practice
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Is 460 out the door a good deal
It’s not horrible but I gave $379 plus tax
Love my m&p 2.0 full size and compact BUT my 442 with a clip draw stays on me 90% of the time. Even iwb clipped in my underwear sitting around the house. Ps you need new underwear if it won't hold your pistol lol
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Disagree on it being a "fun" gun to shoot.
Yeah I suppose everyone is different. I kinda like this one but not a fan of the Ruger LCr. I think it’s a pain to shoot
lol
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