Used S&W 642

[lowbud]

Is $450 a good price used for this? it comes with ~50 rounds of ammo and a $25ish holster.

I have no idea as prices are all over the board right now..

[Guest eyebedam]

Does it have the internal lock?

[lowbud]

No idea. How would I know? Anything specific to look for?

[Guest Verbal Kint]

No idea. How would I know? Anything specific to look for?

Keyhole (hole) as see in this photo, above the cylinder release:

Allows the locking of the internal mechanism, effectively "safing" the handgun and preventing it from firing. Also known to be problematic (read: engages on it's own) in higher caliber versions of these J-frames. A lot of people opt for the non-ILS models, or simply perform the DIY method of removing the lock feature.

[lowbud]

Ok.. either way worth $450 or not? I'm not in any hurry to buy one but the last time I priced one they were ~500

[Guest Grout]

I would offer $400 and see what they say.Around here I have seen new ones for $475 or so.

[Guest eyebedam]

400.00 is a good price.

[Guest Todd@CIS]

Keyhole (hole) as see in this photo, above the cylinder release:

Allows the locking of the internal mechanism, effectively "safing" the handgun and preventing it from firing. Also known to be problematic (read: engages on it's own) in higher caliber versions of these J-frames. A lot of people opt for the non-ILS models, or simply perform the DIY method of removing the lock feature.

Damn, Verbal...I thought you died.

Sex change go OK?

[Wakethor]

I paid $439 + tax for a 442(No Lock). couple months back.

$400 sounds OK.

[gregintenn]

No lock=good

Lock=bad

[Guest icehead]

don't ever activate the lock, and it will not fail from what i have read. my wife has one, never had a problem. $400-425 used is great with ammo and holster

[lowbud]

Cool. Thanks!

[Guest jp79]

I don't know how may of yall have heard of the pro-arms podcast but Massad Ayoob. there is an episode were well known gun smith is talking about the issue of the locks.

i believe this is the episode.

ProArms Blog Archive 029 A Tale of Two Gunsmiths

I have seen 642 brand new go for 450+tax so i would have a hard time paying 450 for it used. Like others said i would offer 400. he would probably offer to split the difference and go 425. if its quality ammo and a holster you would use i would take it.

I got mine used for 400 with a box of pmc ammo and a holster and origianl packaging so i think thats a fair price to offer.

[lowbud]

just an update. I'm picking it up today for 425 which I think is pretty fair. I don't think I could have done much better new + TT or shipping and transfer. It's the non locking model and has the box and papers..

[Guest Todd@CIS]

With ammo and holster I think you got a good deal if its in good shape.

[gregintenn]

You stole it and you'll likely love it. :up:I sure wouldn't sell mine for that.