Questions & Answers

• Q: If I pay using Credova do they charge interest?

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  • Asked 05/04/2024 10:01 by Shannondoah S

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  Hi Shannondoah, yes Credova DOES charge interest. It's how they make their money. Personally, I would stay away fro Credova. If you do go that route, be sure to read the fine print very carefully. Many people end up paying 2-3 times what their gun cost in interest.
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• Q: Is this pistol 38 special +P rated?

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  • Asked 03/12/2024 21:15 by Richard D

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  Hi Richard, yes this is +P rated.
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• Q: Does this particular model have the key lock above the cylinder release

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  • Asked 01/18/2024 16:28 by james m

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  Hi James, no sir, this is the 'No Internal Lock' 642.
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• Q: This and all other Smith & Wesson revolvers do not have a thumb safety per Smith & Wesson website,correct?

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  • Asked 11/09/2023 00:35 by Bruce T

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  You are correct it does not have a Thumb safety

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• Q: I have larger hands. Can I replace the original grips with larger ones?

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  • Asked 07/23/2020 01:51 by John B

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  John, the Hogue Centennial Grip will fit and give you a whole hand grip on the Model M642 (https://www.hogueinc.com/handgun-grips/grips-for-smith-wesson/j-frame-revolvers/centennial) ----- https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/89653/hogue+tamer+grip+sw+j+rb%2fbodyguard

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• Q: Can I put my other cylinder from another smith and Wesson in this gun?

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  • Asked 12/05/2019 07:34 by Rodney K

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  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.

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• Q: Is the recoil very bad

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  • Asked 09/08/2019 18:28 by Caleb R

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

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• Q: Is this variant CA compliant? Thanks.

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  • Asked 08/06/2019 00:52 by Jed T

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  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
• Q: Shoot 357 magnum since it shoot 38 special

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  • Asked 06/20/2018 01:04 by Russell C

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  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.
• Q: What does no internal lock mean?

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  • Asked 11/15/2017 21:58 by JERRY K

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  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.

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