Which is cheaper, the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips or the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?

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 $699.99 for the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips or the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?

The Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver has the higher magazine capacity at 8 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips.

S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips vs Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver

The short answer

The S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips and the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver 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 $699.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver carries more rounds (8 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips is lighter (15 oz vs 26 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips and the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?: They differ mainly in caliber (.38 Special vs .22 LR), capacity (5 rounds vs 8 rounds), barrel length (1.9" vs 3") and overall length (6.31" vs 7.3").
Which is cheaper, the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips or the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?: 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 $699.99 for the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips or the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?: The Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver has the higher magazine capacity at 8 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips.

S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips vs Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver

Q: Are the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips and the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver the same caliber?

No. The S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips is .38 Special and the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver is .22 LR.

The short answer

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips and the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?: They differ mainly in caliber (.38 Special vs .22 LR), capacity (5 rounds vs 8 rounds), barrel length (1.9" vs 3") and overall length (6.31" vs 7.3").
Which is cheaper, the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips or the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?: 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 $699.99 for the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips or the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?: The Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver has the higher magazine capacity at 8 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips.

	S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $691.94	Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $699.99
Caliber	.38 Special	.22 LR
Capacity	5 rounds	8 rounds
Barrel length	1.9"	3"
Overall length	6.31"	7.3"
Weight	15 oz	26 oz
Action	Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	STAINLESS STEEL	Stainless
Frame size	Small	J-Frame
Sights	Fixed	Adjustable Rear Sight
Safety	No Internal Lock	Internal Lock

	S&W 642 Airweight .38 SPL +P Revolver with Crimson Trace Lasergrips smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $691.94 cheapest of 11	Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $699.99 cheapest of 11
Caliber	.38 Special	.22 LR
Capacity	5 rounds	8 rounds✓
Barrel length	1.9"	3"
Overall length	6.31"	7.3"
Weight	15 oz✓	26 oz
Action	Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	STAINLESS STEEL	Stainless
Frame size	Small	J-Frame
Sights	Fixed	Adjustable Rear Sight
Safety	No Internal Lock	Internal Lock