Henry Golden Boy .22 S/L/LR 4in Gunfighter Grip vs Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense
The short answer
The Henry Golden Boy .22 S/L/LR 4in Gunfighter Grip 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 $697.99.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Henry Golden Boy .22 S/L/LR 4in Gunfighter Grip and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?
- They differ mainly in model (H016GD vs 642), barrel length (4" vs 1.9") and color (Blued vs Matte Stainless Finish, Two-Tone).
- Which is cheaper, the Henry Golden Boy .22 S/L/LR 4in Gunfighter Grip 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 $697.99 for the Henry Golden Boy .22 S/L/LR 4in Gunfighter Grip. Dealer prices are live and can change.

