The J-Frame is Smith & Wesson’s small-frame revolver, made since 1950 and the most popular small defensive revolver on the market. The Model 642 is a lightweight, enclosed-hammer .38 Special +P carry revolver. Performance Center guns are hand-fitted and fine-tuned at Smith & Wesson’s custom shop. This model is chambered in .38 Special +P with a 1.875″ barrel and is a 5-shot double-action-only revolver with an aluminum frame. Manufacturer part number: 10186.
Key features
- .38 Special +P, 1.875″ barrel
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Action: double-action-only
- Frame: aluminum
- Sights: integral
- Grips: wood/synthetic
- Performance Center Tuned Action
- High Bright, Polished Cylinder Flutes
- Custom, Synthetic Grip with Wood Inserts
- Chrome-Plated, Polished Trigger
- Cylinder Cut for Full Moon Clips (Moon Clips Included)
Buying from PM Customs in Yukon
PM Customs is a licensed FFL in Yukon, OK, serving the Oklahoma City metro. Choose local pickup by appointment (generally Mon–Sat, 8 AM–4 PM), or have your Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 642 revolver shipped to your local FFL. You pick at checkout. Questions? Call 405-265-8955.







