Charter Arms Undercover Gen 1 .38 SPL DAO Revolver - Compact Protector vs Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense
The short answer
The Charter Arms Undercover Gen 1 .38 SPL DAO Revolver - Compact Protector and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense are both double action revolvers. The Charter Arms Undercover Gen 1 .38 SPL DAO Revolver - Compact Protector is the more affordable option, starting at $333.6 versus $549.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense is lighter (15 oz vs 16 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Charter Arms Undercover Gen 1 .38 SPL DAO Revolver - Compact Protector and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?
- Both are chambered in .38 Special. They differ mainly in model (Undercover vs 642), barrel length (2" vs 1.9"), overall length (6.75" vs 6.31") and weight (16 oz vs 15 oz).
- Which is cheaper, the Charter Arms Undercover Gen 1 .38 SPL DAO Revolver - Compact Protector or the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?
- The Charter Arms Undercover Gen 1 .38 SPL DAO Revolver - Compact Protector is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $333.6 compared with $549.99 for the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Are the Charter Arms Undercover Gen 1 .38 SPL DAO Revolver - Compact Protector and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense the same caliber?
- Yes. Both are chambered in .38 Special.
