Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless 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 $749.99 for the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless or the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?

The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense.

S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless vs Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense

The short answer

Here is how the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense compare. The Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense is the more affordable option, starting at $549.99 versus $749.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless carries more rounds (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense is lighter (15 oz vs 36.9 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs .38 Special), model (66 vs 642), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and barrel length (4" vs 1.9").
Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless 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 $749.99 for the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless or the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense.

S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless vs Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense

Q: Are the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense the same caliber?

No. The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless is .357 Magnum 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 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless and the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs .38 Special), model (66 vs 642), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and barrel length (4" vs 1.9").
Which is cheaper, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless 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 $749.99 for the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless or the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense?: The S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense.

	S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $749.99	Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $549.99
Caliber	.357 Magnum	.38 Special
Model	66	642
Capacity	6 rounds	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	4"	1.9"
Overall length	9.6"	6.31"
Weight	36.9 oz	15 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Synthetic	Aluminum
Frame size	Medium	N/A
Color	Glass Bead	Matte Stainless Finish, Two-Tone
Stock material	Synthetic Grip	Custom Synthetic Grip With Wood Inserts
Sights	Red Ramp Front, White Outline, Adjustable Rear	Fixed
Safety	Internal Lock	N/A

	S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum Gen 1 - .357 Revolver Matte Stainless smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $749.99 cheapest of 12	Smith & Wesson 642 PC .38 Special Revolver - Compact Precision Defense smith & wesson · Double Action Revolvers $549.99 cheapest of 12
Caliber	.357 Magnum	.38 Special
Model	66	642
Capacity	6 rounds✓	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	4"	1.9"
Overall length	9.6"	6.31"
Weight	36.9 oz	15 oz✓
Action	Single/Double Action	Double Action
Finish	Stainless	STAINLESS STEEL
Frame material	Synthetic	Aluminum
Frame size	Medium	N/A
Color	Glass Bead	Matte Stainless Finish, Two-Tone
Stock material	Synthetic Grip	Custom Synthetic Grip With Wood Inserts
Sights	Red Ramp Front, White Outline, Adjustable Rear	Fixed
Safety	Internal Lock	N/A