Smith & Wesson Model 642 .38 Special Revolver, Airweight, No Internal Lock

A: Only an optional shipping insurance fee, otherwise zero added fees, no tax online either.

A: $4 for optional shipping insurance.

A: $4 Insurance only if paid by Check/E-Check/Money Order or ACH Bank Draft. Add another $11.67 if paid by Credit/Debit Card.

A: Some S&Ws have a built-in lock where you can lock the action of the firearm here is a article on it https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/smith-and-wesson-internal-lock/

A: Jerry, Some revolvers, most notably those made by S&W and Taurus, have a key like an allen key which you can use to lock the action precluding the weapon from being fired. This S&W does not have that safety feature.

A: To clarify this gun does not have the built in lock

A: It is essentially an internal manual lock that is manually actuated by a key. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh5CKoWYtN8

A: S&W M642 5RD 38SP +P 1.87 model #103810 does not have the built in internal locking system

A: It will not Russell. The reverse is true in that a 357 Magnum will shoot both 357 Magnum and 38 Special. The 357 Magnum cartridge is too long to fit in just a 38 Special only chamber.

A: Jed, yes Sir, this Pistol is on the CA DOJ Roster and Buds CA approved list : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/search.php/type/Firearms/exclusive/ca/sort/best-selling/manu/31

A: Caleb, it is not using standard 38 special non +P loads instead of 38 Special +P loads since the weight is 15oz's.

A: Caleb, I would suggest against using +P rounds if you are concerned about recoil. There are plenty of .38 Special loads available for recoil sensitive shooters. I suggest trying Hornady's new Critical Defense Lite https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/handgun/38-special-90-gr-ftx-critical-defense-lite#!/

A: Unless it is a same firearm, no. It is not recommended even if it does fit being from a different firearm. For example if you have a Smith & Wesson revolver that has a 6 round capacity and try to put it in there it won't work because of the timing. This revolver is a 5 round capacity. Plus Smith & Wesson has different frame sizes.

A: No way. Different specs on different revolvers.

A: It probably won't work. Don't do it.