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Model 642 LS - LadySmith™

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Specifications
Does Smith and Wesson still make the Ladysmith?
Why is it called a Ladysmith?
What model is a S&W Ladysmith?
What is the rarest Smith and Wesson revolver?

Overview

No longer in current production, content is subject to change and is provided here for reference purposes only.

Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers have had your back since 1950. These small revolvers were designed to fire a full power round and are as simple and easy to use as they are reliable. Available in various calibers and with three diverse hammer designs, it is no surprise that the Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular, small-frame, defense revolver on the market.

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Specifications

SKU: 11988

Model: Model 642 LS - LadySmith™

Caliber: 38 S&W SPECIAL +P

Capacity: 5

Barrel Length: 1.875" (4.8 cm)

Overall Length: 6.3"

Front Sight: Integral

Rear Sight: Integral U-Notch

Action: Double Action Only

Grip: Synthetic - Robin’s Egg Blue

Weight: 14.8 oz / 419.6g

Cylinder Material: Stainless Steel

Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy

Purpose: Concealed Carry, Personal Protection

Low prices on the Smith & Wesson 642 LadySmith .38SPL start at Champion Firearms:

Lightweight Personal Defense. The Smith & Wesson 642 LadySmith is a hammerless revolver that reduces weight by way of an aluminum alloy frame. Chambered for the .38 Special cartridge, it has a five shot cylinder and barrel liner that are constructed out of stainless steel.

It is rated for +P ammunition, which makes it a handful when shooting more than a cylinder or two. But there�s no reason to shoot lots of hot, duty-type ammo through this small revolver. The gun's purpose is simple- it was designed to save your life in an emergency.

It is specifically geared toward the concealed carry market, an area where it has served with distinction for several decades. The handgun is lightweight, compact, easy to carry, easy to draw, easy to use and enjoys an excellent power-to-weight ratio. The Smith & Wesson 642 LadySmith is celebrated for its reliability, while remaining one of the best carry revolvers ever made.

For those that question the practicality of a revolver, keep in mind they

don't jam- up, stovepipe, fail to feed or extract. Compared to semi-autos, revolvers are not only more reliable mechanically, but they are also more forgiving with operator error, and are much simpler to operate under stress.

With revolvers, there�s no chance of limp-wristing or creating a stoppage. There's no magazine to accidentally release and no slide movement to impair the action (if blocked, if ejected shells bounce back into the ejection port, etc.).

Loading and unloading are much easier, and accomplished by using gravity to drop rounds directly into the cylinder, versus the wrestling match new shooter's often experience attempting to push rounds into a magazine under spring tension. In addition, revolvers aren't picky about the types of ammo they fire.

When encountering misfires, rather than highly skilled clearance drills required to get a semi- auto back on line, revolvers only require that an operator squeeze the trigger again. More importantly, revolvers are capable of firing while remaining completely concealed.

Auto's require sufficient distance from objects like clothing to cycle properly. Yes, basic gun handling skills prevent some of the operator-induced mistakes that can cripple a semi-auto. However, these type of errors are practically non- existent on revolvers.

The Smith & Wesson 642 LadySmith is outfitted with a 1.875" barrel and weighs in at just under 1- pound. Notwithstanding its snub- nose barrel, this revolver shoots remarkably straight.

It has a beautiful set of Rosewood grips whose finger grooves help maintain control when firing. Moreover, the gun is a snag- free hammerless double action only design.

Without a hammer spur, the sleeker profile provides a smooth draw from concealment and while re- holstering. It will also not collect lint or debris between the hammer and firing pin like traditional double action revolvers.

Although the revolver sports a heavy double action trigger, it remains safe in all concealed carry conditions. Purists will be pleased to learn that the gun has no internal lock, something that has been common on S&W revolvers for some time now and has irritated many by its very presence.

Overall, the Smith & Wesson 642 LadySmith is an extremely attractive handgun that is easily concealed, highly portable, lightweight, accurate, reliable and affordable self defense handgun.

Does Smith and Wesson still make the Ladysmith?

Overview. No longer in current production, content is subject to change and is provided here for reference purposes only. Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers have had your back since 1950. These small revolvers were designed to fire a full power round and are as simple and easy to use as they are reliable.

Why is it called a Ladysmith?

Dunsmuir named the new town Ladysmith, in honour of the end of the siege of Ladysmith, South Africa during the Boer War.

What model is a S&W Ladysmith?

Description. Specifically designed for women, the Smith & Wesson® 642LS LadySmith™ Double-Action Revolver is the perfect self-defense revolver for ladies of all sizes.

What is the rarest Smith and Wesson revolver?

The ultra rare Smith & Wesson Model 320 was a revolving rifle produced by Smith & Wesson in the late 19th century. The Smith & Wesson Model 320 revolving rifle was based heavily on the design of the Smith & Wesson Model 3 pistol.