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Colt .357 vs Smith & Wesson Model 642
Side-by-side technical comparison
Smith & Wesson Model 642
HandgunsIn production
Overview
Spec
Colt .357
Smith & Wesson Model 642
Production
1953–1961
1990–present
Units produced
Approximately 15,000
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Colt .357
Smith & Wesson Model 642
Overall length
248 mm
165 mm
Barrel length
102 mm
47 mm
Weight
0.94 kg
0.38 kg
Magazine capacity
6 rounds
5 rounds
Action type
Double-action revolver
Double-action revolver
Trigger type
DA/SA
Double-action-only
Sights
Adjustable rear, ramp front
Fixed front ramp and notch rear
Calibers
Colt .357
Smith & Wesson Model 642