S&W Model 642 25th Anniversary

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Celebrating my 25th "romantic" anniversary with this sweet little .38 Special pistol!
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@gluemola Год назад

Better to have a pistol in the pocket, than 10 at home.

@georgepoggington4896 Год назад

Random homeless mugger VS my conceal carry .600 Nitro Express Pfeizer Zeliska revolver.

@lindanelson8400 Год назад

@Shroomunati yep, if the situation was to occur I'd a lot rather have my ccw than a phone.

@Hankhillismrbig Год назад

@@Shroomunati Sure, but I’d bet that someone you’d have to pull iron on would be an unreasonable person. I always keep my martial arts on me as well, but some people will have weapons. So I have one of those, too.

@BigT27295 Год назад

@@Shroomunati Bless your heart . That's a fine line to walk.

@eb1684 Год назад

@@georgepoggington4896 What?

@oldcop18 Год назад

A thirty-eight is no slouch, even the old standard pressure lead round nose. My issued .38 saved me three separate times over the course of my 30 year career.

@AnAppleWithEyes 7 месяцев назад

4:25 This humble master just casually hitting the gong on the first shot with a gun my dad once said “couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn”. Skill and class. Life is good:)

@jessicagrecco5813 8 месяцев назад

This is the greatest very best carry gun money can buy it’s definitely gets the job done and will definitely save your life get one today

@oliviaroseink 4 месяца назад

Absolutely. It’s always going do what it’s supposed to do, weighs next to nothing, it’s never going to get snagged on fabric, and you’ll always be able to fix it yourself

@DeltaVTX Год назад

The leather over the pocket of my motorcycle jacket has the perfect print of a 642 I started carrying in 2005.

@tylermorrison7051 Год назад

I used to own two 642's. Reliable and easy to carry. These days, I've opted for a model 640 .357. Works well in my DeSantis pocket holster or in my Blackhawk Speed Classic owb holster at 3 o' clock. I use Federal Barnes Expanders 140 grain hollow points, Hornady Critical Defense 125 hp's, and some .38 +p back ups.

@BlueJayWaters Год назад

Fired both this and the hammered version for the first time a few months ago. Always loved revolvers and this has one of the best triggers on a stock one out there. Eventually I'll probably get the humpback model, but I'll gladly take any iteration as a summer carry gun

@notsosilentmajority1 Год назад

I've had a S&W Model 640 in .38sp for 30 years and still carry it often today. Back then there was not an airweight model that was rated for +P and we were required to have +P rated firearms. Mine has the original wooden grips although they started coming with rubber grips about a year or so after I got mine. They are reliable, easy to carry and look great too. The .38sp +P round has a little more power than many people might think. Nice shooting as always Hickok...........

@robertkwiatkoski1292 Год назад

would like to find something like that for my sis. Little heavier for mitigating recoil and hammerless for concealed carry. Shooting 38 special or 38 + wad cutters??? She has problems with the recoil.365 9m,43x and when shooting the 380ez it was still a hand full for her. Maybe a Ruger in 327 mag?? thoughts. i think it would be great if if the ez had a little more wieght. 365 380 with a WC xl grip? Where i live you prtty much need to buy it to shoot it. Thoughts. Thank you for your videos. By the way she has no problem with her 686+ with a 5" barrel.

@robolive123 Год назад

@@robertkwiatkoski1292 Just my .02...I have one of these and the all-stainless 640. The 642 was too snappy in recoil for my wife, even with Federal "low recoil" defense loads. The 640 much better. In the end, she went with a S&W Shield Plus 9mm, which is more comfortable for her. These 642s are terrific little revolvers and very comfortable to carry. Just not ideal for many women to shoot in our experience. To each their own, though.

@jamescody774 Год назад

I had ? And still carry it today

@MostWantedOHA Год назад

I have 1 too !!!

@notsosilentmajority1 Год назад

@@robertkwiatkoski1292 I have a 686+ with a 3 inch barrel, if she likes her 5 inch she may like the 3 inch a little better to carry but I don't find it to be very concealable. It's still easily one of my favorites though. We bought my daughter an EZ .380 and that works great for her. Too bad you can't find a range that rents out some of their firearms to use at their range. I've never fired one but I've heard the 5.7 is light on the recoil and will get the job done but the ammo is still a bit pricy, although it is coming down a bit. Good luck.

@patrickozias5369 2 месяца назад

Have to admire Hickcock, threw all the fame and money he’s the same down to earth guy. He’s most likely a millionaire but still rocks a 7 dollar hat from Walmart the same t shirt and jeans he’s probably had for over 5 years. Hickcock for president 2024!!!

@fishlanding Год назад

all hail the 642 ringing the gong

@pastlast158 Год назад

What is New York load? Does it mean to carry 2 revolvers because they are low capacity?

@jeffcooley1284 Год назад

I love watching his videos. We are about the same age it makes me feel good to see him shoot that well. I can shoot decent, but Hickok is in another league. 😊

@peteschiavoni Год назад

I had a 640 in .357 when it first came out. Carried it for years and felt well armed. Due to my job I needed something small.

@FrugalSelfReliant Год назад

My first handgun was a S&W 640-1 in the 357. Got it used 18 years ago. Still have it and love it. I paid $280 for it! I worked late nights a lot and always felt safe with it. A wonderful little gun that packs a punch.

@goldenglazed3767 Год назад

280 is a steal, things go for like 800 brand new now

@bobbyboothe8964 Год назад

Great little gun. I bought me and my Daughter one back in the early 2000. Paid 369.00 each.. great gun

@tullo5564 Год назад

Should have bought a couple more, lol they're expensive now

@otroflores91 Год назад

Thinking about picking up one for $325. Less than 300rounds shot. Comes with speed loader and the original hardcase. Is that a a fair price?

@fredhead2508 Год назад

Very fair, grab it !

@alg335 Год назад

This 642 is my primary carry firearm. Love the weight and concealment!

@ZachThe_Ripper Год назад

I carry my 642 Performance Center .38 S+P every single day. I love this gun.

@dillonduty9769 Год назад

Carry one everyday. So easy to conceal and be comfortable. 5 rounds isn’t a lot but I’m not going to war everyday. If I need more than that I probably ain’t gonna make it out anyways. Also carry appendix so a long tigger is a must.

@anthonygerber8261 Год назад

Shot .38 special outta my buddy's 686 last week. First revolver I've shot in over a decade. Smooth double action trigger pull. It's got me wanting a wheel gun.

@N.R.S.412 Год назад

I bought a 637 for carry a while back and carry it every day. Very comfortable and never even know it's there. Bout as simple and reliable as you can get.

@brianfinney8878 Год назад

Happy Anniversary to you and your 642. I’ve got a 638 that I spend a lot of time with.

@pimpovic2 Год назад

I bought a S&W 442 Pro Series a couple years ago, and I love that little gun. I carry it more than I carry my G43X, and it's been a great purchase for me. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.

@PrinceOfTheCity1 Год назад

That’s cool but it’s crazy if you think about it… maybe carry both instead or if you’re in a safe area the 5 shot is fine

@CYOA03 Год назад

these little guys are surprisingly accurate. the triggers are really nice once you break them in. i used to have a 640 pro and believe it or not i had it malfunction and it was because some wear crud on the inside was binding up the action. never had that issue with the 642 though.

@thetankhunter7925 Год назад

Really cracking me up with that New York reload, Hickok! Love the content. Would you consider the Ruger Security 380? It just came out a month ago. Have a nice day!

@southerncountryboy8 Год назад

This is an awesome carry gun. Extremely lightweight and concealable. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Mine has seen a lot of mileage.

@singeparabellum396 Год назад

Salut les francophones !

@WN_Byers Год назад

Zut alors!

@michaelpthompson Год назад

Always love the 642!

@jackstitt1395 Год назад

I have carried the Airweight for over 20+ years. Never a misfire, never any failures. It's bee a great go to dependable firearm. Nothing wrong with them and as you stated wearing one of them doesn't pull your pants down. You don't have to keep thinking about where it is and it's position. They work and work very well for what they are designed to do.

@danjewell2612 Год назад

Mr. 45 I would like you to do a comparison with a Glock 26 and a Canik TP nine elite SE Thanks Dan

@oleukeman Год назад

I have a model 442, which is, I believe, the same as a 642 except for a dark finish instead of the stainless. I bought it new last year for $400 and it does not have the key hole lock. Nice guns.

@ChristopherHallett Год назад

Anybody who says ".38 +P doesn't have enough stopping power" has never caught two center-mass. Because if they had, they'd be DEAD.

@llollercakes Год назад

Beautiful revolver! I just bought a 340PD to use in my carry rotation because of how ridiculously light it is; which is handy for when I'm wearing something like sweats. It would be great to see a video on the 340PD just to see what your impressions of it are. 👍

@DanielSantos-jo1ns Год назад

I wish that here in Brazil weapons were released like in the United States 😓

@mikeeastabrooks6204 Год назад

Such a good and useful piece carried one for years

@ttommyunger 27 дней назад

Nice to see someone demonstrate the true capabilities of a quality snobby. My 642 has shed the rubber grips for smooth faux ivory grips plus a Tyler T grip. I carry in an upside-down shoulder rig during cold weather and a thin leather IWB in warm weather. I love it!

@joesierolon5171 Год назад

I love revolvers 🙅

@grumpyoldwizard Год назад

I have the blued version of this firearm. It is a great point-shooter.

@easycheese6261 Год назад

whats the grip on your older 642? i have been considering wooden grips for mine. your videos featuring the 642 are my favorite. its my favorite gun to shoot and carry. learning the double action trigger improved my skill with all firearms tremendously. i most often shoot paper targets in an indoor range and this more advanced gun has kept that much more interesting. its also the best pocket carry gun on the california handgun roster.

@jshrubz Год назад

Been using one as my Summer carry for a few years now and have nothing but good things to say about it. Shoots great, reliable, the concealibility under just a t shirt during the hot Southern Summer months is second to none. A modern classic.

@robertparks634 Год назад

Absolutely my favorite carry gun ever. Have a P365 but this is the one I always take with me. Presents from a pocket holster smoother and faster than the 365.

@lindanelson8400 Год назад

I've never had a 642, but I have a model 38, and a 649. If I carry a J frame I generally opt for the 649. It's a 357 mag with the shrouded hammer so it still offers single or double action. Being stainless it's a little heavier, but like anything else you get used to it, and it is comforting to know you've got the extra power. Taking it to the range shooting 38 spcl is very comfortable.

@gradybrowning3976 Год назад

Good morning Hickok fans!

@toddstamos89 Год назад

For concealed carry, 5 is more than enough for 99.9% of the population First, it’s unlikely the average citizen will ever need a concealed carry to begin with. And those that do, 99.9 percent of those unfortunate people will not be in a running gun fight that would need a reload after 5 or less shot were fired. Unless, of course, you are involved in something you shouldn’t be…

@jimchambers7548 Год назад

Happy Anniversary Mr. Hickok, I have a couple S&W revolver but my 2008 442 DC v Heller commemorative is my favorite. I love the Justice ⚖ and Right to Keep And Bear Arms on the side plate. Great guns and great video

@cokfarm1339 Год назад

I love me a good revolver! Thank you Mr. Hickok for another great video!

@savage22bolt32 Год назад

Got mine in 1995 at a pawn shop. It's in my bathrobe pocket right now!

@macswellmendoza9229 Год назад

B do u have a green benelli b shotgun?

@sjfarish Год назад

I have that revolver in black.Great little gun!

@theedgar1959 Год назад

Get a 642 from the performance center. A little better.

@kgoldric Год назад

I got an sp101 with a bobed hammer. Its a really nice little pocket tank.

@savage22bolt32 Год назад

Many years ago, a guy at the gun club let me use his sp101 / 3" bbl for center fire qualification. I loved it and it's on my want list. Hasn't come to the top of the list yet...

@fattyz1 Год назад

I’m getting my hammerless revolver back. No mistakes . If a jam can happen it will and you know when.

@mopesrus7266 Год назад

The hit on the gong was awesome! I've loved my 638 for years.

@yoyomon19 Год назад

I just picked up the Pro series. The cylinder is cut for moon clips. It came with 3 clips. Federal Punch +p works real well with moon clips. Also, comes with a performance center trigger but not a performance trigger job. I got the hard blue case with mine. Quickly becoming my favorite firearm. It's as easy as grab and go.

@whippy107 Год назад

I have the 442, which is basically the same firearm, and carry it way more often than I thought I would. It's a heck of a convenient weapon to have around and I feel everyone should own one. Shooting one of these will help train you to shoot better and the lessons learned at the range with the j-frame will make you a better shot overall with all your handguns. When I bought mine, the option for no key lock did not cost extra.

@bama19X Год назад

Now you got me thinking of getting a second 642

@gwidwock Год назад

This was the very first handgun I shot. Got my CCDW license using this revolver shooting the required amount. This was back in 2007 and I still have it and will never get rid of it. Still carry it in the summer when wearing short pants. Love that little gun. My gun does have the Hillary hole.

@michaelm233 Год назад

Happy Gun-aversary! Very cool revolver 👍

@tomemery3916 3 месяца назад

I have the 637 Smith and Wesson. I carried it on my ankle for many years as a backup. Yes, you do get attached to it. Still carry it as a pocket pistol when not carrying a Glock. Another good video.

@thatguy-px9iy Год назад

Love my 642, still work it into the carry rotation quite a bit. I still impress myself when I can ring my 2/3 silhouette at 60 yards pretty consistently. Keep up the great work Hickok! 👍 Happy anniversary!

@jaypas2359 Год назад

Hello I’m interested in buying one myself… never had a revolver. Do I have to worry about lining up the cylinder with the barrel when I close the cylinder after loading?

@fredhead2508 Год назад

No you don't. Just close it and it lines up automatically.

@geraldmerkel7145 Год назад

My everyday conceal carries are Smith& Wesson M&P Bodygaurd 38 Spl + P. Bond Arms Snake Slayer 45 Long Colt/3 Inch 410. I love both weapons, it's always fun carrying a hand held double barrel shotgun with a 3-in barrel. Jus Sayin. Great Pocket conceal carries

@kylevidetto1115 Год назад

He owned it since 1998... By the looks of it it seems familiar in a video game world. Oh yes, he borrowed it from Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2 (2019). LMAO, just kidding y'all. Don't get offended for me making comparisons of real life to video games- I know there is hardly no factual connection.

@Doublezzranch Год назад

Carried my for so long (25 ish yrs) that my gray finish is completely gone. Jason at S&W told me to just spray paint it for replacing the finish. What a jack ass.

@grtfshrmn Год назад

Have you ever made a video on the 442 performance center enhanced action/trigger? I’m considering buying one. Thanks for all the great videos.

@seanliver593 Год назад

I picked up a 642 without the keylock 5 or 6 years ago after watching his first 642 video. I recently picked up the 686 plus with the 2.5in both great shooters.

@gud2go50 Год назад

I carry my 442 everyday in a leather shoulder holster with 3 speedloaders. It is so light and easy to carry I never leave it at home. If going into the big city, I carry one of my mag fed guns. Works for me. I feel confident that if someone attacks me as an old 62 year old white guy, it will get them off of me so I can exit the situation. My days of being Rambo are long gone. But you do have to practice with it at reasonable ranges. 80 yards is a bit to far unless you are Hickok!

@joesheetstheragman7737 Год назад

The 1996 Eraser movie with Arnold and Vanessa Williams. Arnold gives her a 642, which she uses in the zoo alligator scene.

@kylemaki6510 Год назад

Beautiful little blaster, love it

@trdscfjc Год назад

S&W 340PD, scandium-aluminum alloy j-frame, titanium cylinder....357 magnum, ftw 👍

@armedmariner 7 месяцев назад

Once on a range in Charleston WV I was shooting bricks at 50 with my M&P 340 using 158gr lead 38 Specials. I was hitting bricks and splitting them and then shooting the left over pieces. A couple guys at the range were mighty impressed. I enjoyed that. I was hitting damn near every time too. Why? I know that gun inside and out. I’ve shot it a LOT and I carry it all the time. It is right beside me as I tap this comment! These little j-frames are my favorite. As Mr Hickock says the 38 has some guts to it when it connects. You know you have a round that can stop a threat. Yeah. I worry about only five shots. But I carry a speed strip and while not fast at least I have a reload.

@gunsandcars3648 Год назад

I have one with hammer, 637 airweight, great pocket gun but kicks harder than you think with hot 38spl, but pretty accurate.

@ikilledfritz671 Год назад

I put you right up there with Augustus McCrae, Texas Ranger. Thanks for the years of friendship & wisdom, sir.

@johnelder4273 3 месяца назад

All the dumb debates about ammo capacity and the old "five shots isn't enough" but after carrying a gun for 40 plus years (usually a j-frame revolver), I do not recall one story in the news or in any gun magazine or forum where a private citizen died because he was carrying a 5 shot snubby and ran out of ammo. There are at least a million of these guns being carried every day but not one documented instance of 5 shots not being enough? Back in the day, cop stories sure. But no dead civilians due to only 5 shots. Correct me if you have a reported instance.

@frenchy2410 2 месяца назад

You should listen to “hood” stories.. often when you hear 20+ shots fired, the one with the handgun dies. Private citizens have rifles, legally and illegally.

@haroldlm64 Год назад

Nice..

@TheConcealedCarryChannel Год назад

I carry a 642 almost every day. I get criticized for my "5 round limitation", but it's a great revolver with very few question marks for safety.

@mr.60s86 Год назад

When you put one in the carjackers chest, he will critizize you.

@cat_daddy Год назад

I keep getting more guns but I always go back to my 642. Took it to the range yesterday and shot a bunch of rounds.

@sherylhamilton3479 Год назад

I would like to shoot one. I like my ruger sp101 but it is too heavy to carry for me.

@kens17761 Год назад

Hickok could shoot a water gun and I would watch it….and then go buy one!!

@user_22359 Год назад

Hoje é meu Niver e esse Revolver faz Niver hoje tbm mtt foda cara, Qnd tiver meu CAC é esse que vou comprar então kkkksksk ❤️❤️❤️

@rogerramjet7236 Год назад

Happy Birthday 🎉🎂

@user_22359 Год назад

@@rogerramjet7236 thank You Broo

@castibegediniz4493 Год назад

SHOW 👍🇧🇷

@kevinsnyder2026 11 месяцев назад

One of my fav pieces to carry. Good vid as always.

@KoolKatDave Год назад

Hey hickok45, I have the Airlight 642 38, and yeah, with that little lock keyhole thing. I just ignore that, because it's such a great firearm!

@midwestrob8408 Год назад

Your gun and I are the same age haha. This is my gym carry, absolutely love that gun

@just4rds Год назад

Now I want one.

@Spaghettineck Год назад

Gang

@dylanskye6492 Год назад

Just got my 642 a few months ago, it's one of my favorite pieces now. Great EDC 👍🏻

@zou6492 Год назад

Great 👍 Congratulations and Greetings from Belgium Europe 😉🇧🇪🖐️🇺🇲

@SouthernARCWeldingDesignTampa Год назад

I have a model 637 in a Mika pocket holster with me every day. I would feel naked without it.

@lukeprewitt5934 Год назад

I have a 642 Performance Center with no key lock. Trigger is as smooth as butter. My favorite carry. So versatile, so light, takes optional moon clips, just a great pocket gun.

@ssnathan8152 Год назад

Great video

@smokedlobbies Год назад

Ya ain’t even watched it yet

@kc0lif Год назад

Buffalo bore makes a pretty hot 38 special p+. i like 357 magnum j frames.

@bushcrafter6416 Год назад

Great to hear a man confident enough in his marksmanship to reley on a five round wheel gun, And not feel undergunned. We hear from many so called defenders that only feel safe with 17 or 19 rounds, With 2 extra mags. Hey, I carry a 66-2 with 357 hollowpoints....

@joshuabriggs7114 Год назад

Have had a 642 for 25 years as well. 15 years ago started carrying a 340 M&P. Love these J-frames!

@mr.60s86 Год назад

I have one. No lock, nice front sight, zero sag in a pocket. This really is a top option for conceal carry. Easy to unload, no slide racking. I carry standard pressure 158 grain hollowpoints in .38.

@TyroneLylesJr-vm5ot Год назад

Do you shoot 357 out of it? Or still run 38s

@joshuabriggs7114 Год назад

@@TyroneLylesJr-vm5ot mostly +P .38spec but lately I've been carrying 125gr Barnes XPD .357. They are quite brisk in recoil However ;) I've fired Underwood 125 & 158gr .357 jhp loads out of it and they are brutal!

@jjohnson8977 Год назад

How many guns does this dude own? 4,000000?

@adamcuneo7189 21 день назад

He borrows a lot of them from Bud's Gun Shop.

@Harley.Davidson Год назад

Bought my exwife a model 640 for sweetest day 25-years ago. No lock.... She was good with .38's as the. 357 rounds were a little overwhelming. She's kinda petite. She impressed everyone at our concealed carry training! Even me! Man she got real quick with those speedloaders! Good times.... Thanks for reminding me.

@eriklambert3809 Год назад

I still have my grandfather's original no dash blued bodyguard and in 97 he got me my 442. Still use and carry both. I may have to get a new one of each.

@Dozier717 Год назад

A "get off me gun" is exactly right brother! Nice piece 👌🏻

@waynegray453 Год назад

The dreaded "Hillary hole"

@MyCatCarriesAGlock Год назад

I bought a PC 642 last month. After some gunsmithing from a buddy, we finally got it working. It would shoot, but intermittently the trigger would remain stuck in the rear and would only go forward if I manipulated it. Turns out there was a burr that needed smoothing out.

@easycheese6261 Год назад

i had the same problem with my pro series. the first 100 rounds like 1/3 of them didnt fire. the cylinder even locked up. after that and lots of dry fire its great and i'm very confident it will fire every time. s&w is slacking nowadays.

@SB-hy9iq Год назад

Same issue…

@jakubfabisiak9810 Год назад

Been meaning to get a 642 pro. I carry a 638 (I'm a big fan of the bodyguard, mainly because of Miami Vice), but Iwant to get a backup one. I think the current iteration of the 642 pro is also cut for moon clips.