FS/FT - S&W 642 for $400 or trade for G19

[PAPACHUCK]

I have a much carried, seldom shot S&W 642 in very good condition with Hogue grips that needs a new home to fund a 2nd gen G19 hunt.

The 642 has about 2-300 rounds thru it, and it has very minor finish issues from pocket carry.

Specs,;

cal. 38+P
cap. 5 rounds
barrel 1 7/8"
weight 15oz.
frame size small(J)

The pistol comes in the original hard case with all papers, keys, and lock as well as original grips(not shown);

As shown here, the gun is in great condition;

This photo shows the finish wear on the backstrap (it doesn't look as bad in person);

This photo shows the finish wear on the bottom of the trigger guard;

All in all, a great revolver for CCW in very good condition for $400 OTD.

Can you help it find a new home?

 

[Narco]

Nice.

 

[SigArmed1]

Just as an FYI...I have a 642 just like that that was having similar finish issues and sent it back to S&W recently. They completely refinished it had had it back in my hands within 2 weeks-no charge! Evidently, there were some issues with the application of the original finish on some of these that they have now corrected. Pretty awsome customer service if you ask me.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Just as an FYI...I have a 642 just like that that was having similar finish issues and sent it back to S&W recently. They completely refinished it had had it back in my hands within 2 weeks-no charge! Evidently, there were some issues with the application of the original finish on some of these that they have now corrected. Pretty awsome customer service if you ask me.

Hmm.....I have a 342ti that's doing the same thing on the backstrap....i'll have to look into that.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Its the clearcoat they apply to the natural metal (aluminum) frames. There was a LONG run of bad work on 642s; it simply peels off. That's what you see in those photos. Haven't heard of any 342s with the problem, but then they didn't make a whole lot of 342s. BTW, Joel, your 342 has the same sort of aluminum frame and yoke as a 642. The differences are a shrouded barrel and titanium cylinder.

S&W is well aware of this peeling anodization problem, and will fix it for free. In fact, they will probably send a prepaid label if you call them.

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Hmm....if I hadn't have seen this thread, I would've just though it was normal wear and tear. I'm glad I know now. Tomorrow i'll call S&W.

 

[SigArmed1]

LSP972 is correct as well when he says that they will send you a prepaid postage label. That's what I did and they sent it right out.

 

[PAPACHUCK]

That makes me want to go ahead and send it back to be refinished, then re-post it for sale. Hmmmm.......

 

[jmcrawf1]

LSP972 is correct as well when he says that they will send you a prepaid postage label. That's what I did and they sent it right out.

What did you tell them? The clearcoat was flaking off?

 

[SigArmed1]

Actually, what happened was I tried to clean it with Gunscrubber and it took the finish right off. I double checked the label to make sure there weren't any warnings about it and I checked the S&W website and didn't see anything so I just told them what I did and they sent me a mailing label. I stressed how I have used GS for years on my other guns without an issue and that's when they told me about the problems they were having with some of the 642's.

 

[PAPACHUCK]

I have contacted S&W and got them to send me a call tag for the 642 to go back for refinishing. So, for now, the gun sale is off the table. When it returns all sparkling new, i'll re-post it for sale.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Do you have to send and receive it through an FFL?

 

[SigArmed1]

Nope. It came right to the house. If it is coming directly from a manufacturer after a repair you can bypass the FFL. (It's not being bought or sold)

 

[jmcrawf1]

Nope. It came right to the house. If it is coming directly from a manufacturer after a repair you can bypass the FFL. (It's not being bought or sold)

IM EXCITED!!! I thought the wear was just normal. Now it'll be like getting a new gun!!

 

[SigArmed1]

It's going to look so good after this you might just decide to keep it!

 

[PAPACHUCK]

SOLD!

 

[Narco]

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