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Smith & Wesson Model 642 38 Special With decades of reliable performance to its credit, Smith & Wesson’s 642 J-Frame remains among the best and most popular small-frame revolvers on the market. special J-Frame Revolver.
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Taurus Public Defender Polymer .45LC/410 GA. This little hand cannon holds five shots and Taurus claims it weighs in at 27 ounces unloaded. My scale showed it weighed in at 23.5 ounces (+/- .5 ounces). The barrel is a mere 2” long and the gun at its widest point is only 1.5”.
The front sight is a red hi-vis with a fixed rear sight. The red front sight allows for obtaining a quick sight picture and helps keep track of where the barrel is pointing.
The grips are rubber, Taurus calling them their “Ribber” grips for the numerous ribs running horizontally along the handle. The handle of the gun is a bit small, which may be a bit problematic for larger hands.
The trigger pull is over 12 pounds in double action. In single action, the trigger pull is much less coming in at slightly over 5 pounds. The trigger itself has groves the entire length of it to provide for a better grip and feel to it. The trigger guard is a little on the small side in front of the trigger. I’ve not tried to fire it with gloves on.
Product Details
- Caliber: .38 Special +P special J-Frame Revolver
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 1.875” / 4.7 cm
- Sights: Integral Front and Fixed Rear
- Grip: Synthetic
- Action: Double Action Only – Internal Hammer
- Finish: Matte Silver
- Material: Aluminum Alloy Frame and Stainless Steel Cylinder
- Weight Empty: 15 oz / 425.3 g
- Purpose: Personal Protection / Professional / Duty
- This guy is a lot smaller than I expected. This is actually perfect and exactly what I was looking for. It’s my daily and I can put it in my pocket and carry it comfortably. Don’t pass this pistol up as a daily carry.
Skylar –
I loved Smith & Wesson Model 642 38 Special the quality was very good and the color is really nice.