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What do you think of a .38 Smith and Wesson model 642 for pesonal protection and home? I’m a first time user..
Question : What do you think of a .38 Smith and Wesson model 642 for pesonal protection and home? I’m a first time user..
My stepfather has many guns….
I want to get one for protection bu mostly to have at home.
I’m a first time buyer and want something small and easy to use…..
I’ve heard that seen online that a .38 Smith and Wesson model 642 is really good for what I’m looking for.
What do you think?
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Best answer:
Answer by randy
excellent choice for self defense. very reliable, accurate too. Make sure you practice a lot. Use cheaper ammo to practice with, but load top of the line HP ammo for self defense. I particularly like Hornady Tap ammo, hydro shoks, gold dot, and corbon.
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#3 written by Matthew Smit 1 year ago
It is an excellent gun that can do it all—power, conceal carry, personal protection, and home defense. It’s a definite “buy”.
I use a S&W model 642 for conceal carry. To me, it is the ultimate in reliability, concealability, and power. Some have called it the greatest conceal carry gun of all time. They are about $ 450. Here is some great info about the gun:
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#7 written by Doc Hudson 1 year ago
You say you are a first time buyer. If you do not have previous shooting experience,I would not recommend you make a small framed .38 SPL as your first handgun. BTW, that M-642 is a fine little pocket pistol,
It will be easier and cheaper to become proficient with a handgun if you purchase a good .22 LR revolver to learn the basics of safe gun handling, and marksmanship. You can purchase 500 rounds of .22 LR ammo for less than the cost of 50 .38 SPL cartridges.
If you are lucky, your stepdad will allow you to use one of his .22 revolvers to practice and learn the needed gun handling skills. If not, you need one for yourself. Besides, it will be a great tool to use to teach your own kids how to shoot.
FWIW, I’ve never known a good shot who did not start with a .22.
Now about that M-642, it is a great little revolver. I’ve carried a stainless version in .357 Magnum for over 10 years. IMO, the Centennial family of revolvers has only one disadvantage, it is double-action only. Let me suggest you take a good long look at an S&W M-638. It has all the advantages of the M-642 with the added advantage of being able to manually c-o-c-k the hammer for single-action shooting. FWIW, if there had been an M-649 (an all stainless .357 version of the M-638) in the store the day I bought my M-640, I’d have bought the Bodyguard rather than the Centennial.
Doc
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#9 written by dca2003311@yahoo.com 1 year ago
get that model in 357 Magnum because you can also shoot 38 caliber ammo in a 357 magnum.* You get two (2)* handguns for the price of one (1)* Use 125 grain jacketed hollow points in it for self defense.* Be wise and get it in 357 Magnum caliber.* You get so much more for your $ $ $ $ that way, plus it will have a higher resale Value.*
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#10 written by H 1 year ago
The .38 Special is a medium-bore defensive caliber. What is really important is ammo selection. Pick any quality defensive ammo from any of the major manufacturers (Federal Personal Defense, Cor Bon, Winchester Premium, Remington, etc.) or the Mag Safe type pre-fragmented slugs and you’ll do fine. I like Federal Personal Defense 110 grain Hydra Shok hollow points, but really, any quality semi jacketed hollow point 95 to 125 grain will do. You don’t even have to have the +P or +P+ which may be hard on your revolver.
Take the gun safety course and if possible, get your CCW.
Good luck.
H
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#11 written by George M 1 year ago
I carry a S&W .38 442 air weight with a crimson trace laser grip every day and I love it. Fits right in my front pocket with an Uncle Mike’s Sidekick pocket holster. The pocket holster stays in your pocket with some sandpaper like material on it. Makes drawing your weapon quick and fast. Never worry about jamming.
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#12 written by david m 1 year ago
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#13 written by cody l 1 year ago
that will do well for what you are wanting it for really just shop around charter arms has a .44spc i had one and upto about 25yds it did really well for what it was they are cheap and easy to operate but really it’s just how much you wanna spend also if you plan on doing any hunting you might check into a 12ga shotgun good luck
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#14 written by dragontechpc 1 year ago
i think it makes a really good person protection firearm… i don’t own that model personally (i have an older model 10 s&w.. along with several other firearms).. but it has all the things i like in a personal protection firearm
1. its made by a reputable company
2. its not a huge caliber(so not an awful lot of kick),
but its big enough to get the job done
3. its a revolver, so when i need it, i won’t have to wory about
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It’s a great choice I love mine and carry it daily.