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What's the difference?
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In short, the paintjob.Originally Posted by G19inLV
They are the same gun, just different colors. I'm sure someone can give a more technical answer, but that's the nitty-gritty of it.
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642-Stainless steel barrel/cylinder/aluminum frame
442-blued carbon steel barrel/cylinder/aluminum frame
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+1.
And cost. The 442 is a cheaper! Everyone needs a snubby.
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yes, it is the paint job.
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I prefer the shiny one...starts with a "6"...
Get the 642, mine is the 637...
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I bought my girlfriend the 642 and we are both pleased with it both functionally and cosmetically.
I like RoadRash's answer because there is a difference beyond the color.
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Makes no difference, they both are A#1 in my book!!
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This is the correct answer. Older 442's also had a matte nickel finish available.
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Yeah, the only practical difference is that a 642 has a stainless cylinder, and the 442 is carbon steel.
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Same firearms, can't go wrong with either. I own the 642 but should have gotten the 442, 'cause I like black guns.
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