The short answer

The Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - 8" Stainless Steel Precision and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips are both double action revolvers. The S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips is the more affordable option, starting at $691.94 versus $1358.99. On the spec sheet, the Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - 8" Stainless Steel Precision carries more rounds (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips is lighter (15 oz vs 58.88 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - 8" Stainless Steel Precision and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?

They differ mainly in caliber (.44 Magnum vs .38 Special), model (Anaconda vs M642 Crimson Trace Lasergrips No Internal Lock), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and barrel length (8" vs 1.9").

Which is cheaper, the Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - 8" Stainless Steel Precision or the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?

The S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $691.94 compared with $1358.99 for the Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - 8" Stainless Steel Precision. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - 8" Stainless Steel Precision or the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?