The short answer

The Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel 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 $1310.39. On the spec sheet, the Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel 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 42 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel 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 (4" vs 1.9").

Which is cheaper, the Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel 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 $1310.39 for the Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel or the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?