Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry 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 $649.99 for the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry or the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?

The S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry has the higher magazine capacity at 7 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense.

S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry vs Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense

The short answer

The S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry 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 $649.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry carries more rounds (7 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry is lighter (11 oz vs 15 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: They differ mainly in caliber (.22 WMR vs .38 Special), model (351c vs 642), capacity (7 rounds vs 5 rounds) and overall length (6.25" vs 6.31").
Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry 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 $649.99 for the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry or the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: The S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry has the higher magazine capacity at 7 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense.

S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry vs Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense

Q: Are the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense the same caliber?

No. The S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry is .22 WMR and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense is .38 Special.

The short answer

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: They differ mainly in caliber (.22 WMR vs .38 Special), model (351c vs 642), capacity (7 rounds vs 5 rounds) and overall length (6.25" vs 6.31").
Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry 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 $649.99 for the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry or the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?

	S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $649.99	Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $549.99
Caliber	.22 WMR	.38 Special
Model	351c	642
Capacity	7 rounds	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	1.9"	1.9"
Overall length	6.25"	6.31"
Weight	11 oz	15 oz
Action	Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Black	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Synthetic	Aluminum
Color	Matte Black	Matte Stainless Finish, Two-Tone
Stock material	MATTE BLACK/ SYNTHETIC GRIP	Custom Synthetic Grip With Wood Inserts
Sights	White Dot Front Sight	Fixed

	S&W Model 351C Gen 1 .22 Magnum Compact DAO Revolver - Lightweight Carry smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $649.99 cheapest of 12	Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $549.99 cheapest of 12
Caliber	.22 WMR	.38 Special
Model	351c	642
Capacity	7 rounds✓	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	1.9"	1.9"
Overall length	6.25"	6.31"
Weight	11 oz✓	15 oz
Action	Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Black	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Synthetic	Aluminum
Color	Matte Black	Matte Stainless Finish, Two-Tone
Stock material	MATTE BLACK/ SYNTHETIC GRIP	Custom Synthetic Grip With Wood Inserts
Sights	White Dot Front Sight	Fixed