Smith & Wesson 642 Performance Center 38 Special 1.88" 5-Round Revolver

The Smith & Wesson 642 Performance Center is a small-frame, double-action-only revolver chambered in .38 Special, built for concealed carry and close-range defensive use. It has a 1.88-inch stainless steel barrel and a five-round cylinder, with a matte silver finish throughout.

The revolver has an aluminum alloy frame and stainless steel barrel, cylinder and related parts. Its sights are an integral front and a fixed rear, and it weighs 14.7 ounces with an overall length of 6.3 inches. The hammer is concealed and the gun includes an internal lock. Grips are finger-grooved custom wood, and the revolver is hand cut and fine tuned at the factory.

Specifications list the cartridge as .38 S&W Special +P, so the revolver is rated for standard .38 Special and +P loads.

• Caliber: .38 Special (listed as .38 S&W Spl +P)
• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Action: Double action only
• Barrel Length: 1.88 inches
• Overall Length: 6.3 inches
• Weight: 14.7 oz
• Frame Material: Aluminum alloy
• Finish: Matte silver