Which is cheaper, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition 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 $1299.99 for the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition or the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?

The Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips.

Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition vs S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips

The short answer

The Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition 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 $1299.99. On the spec sheet, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition 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 Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?: They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs .38 Special), model (Python vs M642 Crimson Trace Lasergrips No Internal Lock), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and barrel length (3" vs 1.9").
Which is cheaper, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition 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 $1299.99 for the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition or the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?: The Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips.

Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition vs S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips

Q: Are the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips the same caliber?

No. The Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition is .357 Magnum and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips is .38 Special.

The short answer

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?: They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs .38 Special), model (Python vs M642 Crimson Trace Lasergrips No Internal Lock), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and barrel length (3" vs 1.9").
Which is cheaper, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition 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 $1299.99 for the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition or the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?

	Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition colt · Double Action Revolvers $1299.99	S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $691.94
Caliber	.357 Magnum	.38 Special
Model	Python	M642 Crimson Trace Lasergrips No Internal Lock
Capacity	6 rounds	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	3"	1.9"
Overall length	8.5"	6.31"
Weight	42 oz	15 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Bright Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Walnut Target	N/A
Frame size	N/A	Small
Color	Stainless	Matte Silver
Stock material	Wood	Crimson Trace Laser Rubber Grips
Sights	Blade	Fixed
Safety	Built-In Transfer Bar System	No Internal Lock

	Colt Python Gen 3 Stainless .357 Magnum Revolver - 3" Walnut Edition colt · Double Action Revolvers $1299.99 cheapest of 10	S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $691.94 cheapest of 11
Caliber	.357 Magnum	.38 Special
Model	Python	M642 Crimson Trace Lasergrips No Internal Lock
Capacity	6 rounds✓	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	3"	1.9"
Overall length	8.5"	6.31"
Weight	42 oz	15 oz✓
Action	Single/Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Bright Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Walnut Target	N/A
Frame size	N/A	Small
Color	Stainless	Matte Silver
Stock material	Wood	Crimson Trace Laser Rubber Grips
Sights	Blade	Fixed
Safety	Built-In Transfer Bar System	No Internal Lock