Which is cheaper, the Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel or the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?

The Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $549.99 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 Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?

The Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense.

Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel vs Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense

The short answer

The Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense are both double action revolvers. The Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense is the more affordable option, starting at $549.99 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 Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense 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 Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: They differ mainly in caliber (.44 Magnum vs .38 Special), model (Anaconda vs 642), 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 Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: The Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $549.99 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 Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: The Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense.

Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel vs Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense

Q: Are the Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense the same caliber?

No. The Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel is .44 Magnum and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense is .38 Special.

The short answer

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: They differ mainly in caliber (.44 Magnum vs .38 Special), model (Anaconda vs 642), 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 Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: The Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $549.99 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 Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?

	Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel colt · Double Action Revolvers $1310.39	Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $549.99
Caliber	.44 Magnum	.38 Special
Model	Anaconda	642
Capacity	6 rounds	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	4"	1.9"
Overall length	13"	6.31"
Weight	42 oz	15 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Semi-Bright Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Stainless Steel	Aluminum
Color	Stainless	Matte Stainless Finish, Two-Tone
Stock material	Rubber	Custom Synthetic Grip With Wood Inserts
Sights	Adjustable	Fixed
Safety	Transfer Bar	N/A

	Colt Anaconda Gen 1 .44 Magnum DAO Revolver - 4.25" Stainless Steel colt · Double Action Revolvers $1310.39 cheapest of 10	Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $549.99 cheapest of 12
Caliber	.44 Magnum	.38 Special
Model	Anaconda	642
Capacity	6 rounds✓	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	4"	1.9"
Overall length	13"	6.31"
Weight	42 oz	15 oz✓
Action	Single/Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Semi-Bright Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Stainless Steel	Aluminum
Color	Stainless	Matte Stainless Finish, Two-Tone
Stock material	Rubber	Custom Synthetic Grip With Wood Inserts
Sights	Adjustable	Fixed
Safety	Transfer Bar	N/A