S&W Model 642CT Centennial revolver: Lightweight Security

I like the autos for many reasons but the revolver still has much to offer the police officer or armed citizen: proven reliability, simplicity, and ease of use. For those unfamiliar with guns and some women, a quality revolver is generally an ideal gun. Here I do a "combat" review of a Smith and Wesson Model "Centennial" 642CT lightweight revolver in .38 Special +P chambering. It's an outstanding choice for concealed carry, backup gun, or in-house security. It's amazingly feathery at only 15.5 oz and as such beats many semi-auto handguns in that department. Other upsides include a full stainless steel barrel (no composite or liner construction here), beautiful matte finished, tough aluminum frame, superb quality throughout, tight lockup, wonderful trigger, excellent grips, and the typically fast S&W cylinder latch. This 642 model also feature very comfortable and very useful Crimson Trace laser grips which add a measure of proven deterrence against bad guys (better to never have to fire a shot I say). Downsides might include very limited firepower at 5 rounds, high cost ($550-ish!), bulkier width for concealment, bad sights (they are horrible), need for bulky speed loaders, and inability to fire single action in this Centennial version. In lightweight revolvers, I prefer the shrouded but accessible hammer on the S&W "Bodyguard" 638 Model, just in case you have to make a longer range accurate shot. But this of course is no target gun...intended for self-defense within about 15 yds or less. In that role the 642CT Centennial will excel, delivering five adequately powerful .38 Special +P rounds with good accuracy and reliability... if you're up to the task. The 642 then is an easy-to-carry, reliable, well-made piece of security that, in its certain roles, I recommend highly.

Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 7 out of 10

** Thanks goes to VanWagenen's in Provo, Utah, USA for hosting this review. Without them it would not be possible. This is another "combat" review by Nutnfancy i.e. an impromptu, non-scripted, non-researched review of the weapon using my existing knowledge. Some details and omissions should be expected.

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[mvr6t]

@Flaven80 why don't you go leave comments on "brady bill" and other pro- liberal videos and leave us responsible gun owners alone. we are not the problem, it's the illegal gun owners that cause crime...the same sect of people that liberals like to subsidize...

[tinghaling]

AMERICA - FUCK YEAH!

GUNS- FUCK YEAH!

[TheOriginalFunnyLad]

GO IRELAND!!!

[Flaven80]

@MrDag4wd You just got the tail end of a 10 month old back and forth.

[MrDag4wd]

@Flaven80 Why do legal gun owners need to rationalise our purchases to anti gunners? I just bought this gun and i target shoot with it. i like how it looks and feels. i dont plan to shoot anyone.

[Falakar76251]

I never knew these had such a nice light trigger pull. Mine must be a lemon lol.

[Danstheman1357]

This revolver has served me well, I trust it a lot more than a little pocket 380

[SuperRip7]

This revolver fits in my hand cleanly. So I like it.

[MrDobans13]

Thanx

[FlamingLavaOwl]

@Flaven80 your right, we should have a totally corporate owned government that has private banks issue its currency with debt and slowly deteriorate our dollar while starting new wars take all our civilian owned guns away because they obviously only want the best for us.

You know what, keep your business to your own country "which from looking at your profile is Canada, which Queen Elizibeth (a ruthless monarch) shut down your legislature at will, so much for democracy huh?

[RangerAirsoft101]

@hammerogod Was more making fun of his post than anything else lol.

[hammerogod]

Bright Orange Fingernail Polish on the Front Sight = 50% better accuracy.

Walmart sells a long lasting polish that won't wear off soon.

You don't have to buy fancy sight paint.

Get you Wife or GF to do it for you ...they understand fingernail polish.

The sights on the 642 suck but that changes with an easy DIY mod to the sights.

Oh...Bright Green polish on the Rear Sights.

You 642 shooters will thank me for this tip.