S&W 642 Airweight .38 Special +P Compact Revolver vs S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips
The short answer
The S&W 642 Airweight .38 Special +P Compact Revolver 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 Special +P Compact Revolver is the more affordable option, starting at $479 versus $691.94.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the S&W 642 Airweight .38 Special +P Compact Revolver 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 (642 vs M642 Crimson Trace Lasergrips No Internal Lock), barrel length (2" vs 1.9"), finish (Stainless vs STAINLESS STEEL) and color (Stainless vs Matte Silver).
- Which is cheaper, the S&W 642 Airweight .38 Special +P Compact Revolver or the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips?
- The S&W 642 Airweight .38 Special +P Compact Revolver is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $479 compared with $691.94 for the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Are the S&W 642 Airweight .38 Special +P Compact Revolver and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips the same caliber?
- Yes. Both are chambered in .38 Special.

