Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel vs S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips
The short answer
The Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel 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 $739.99. On the spec sheet, the Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel 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 25 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?
- Both are chambered in .38 Special. They differ mainly in model (COBRA vs M642 Crimson Trace Lasergrips No Internal Lock), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds), barrel length (2.1" vs 1.9") and overall length (7" vs 6.31").
- Which is cheaper, the Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel 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 $739.99 for the Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Colt Cobra .38 SPL Gen 1 Revolver - Brushed Stainless, 2" Barrel or the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?

