This used Smith & Wesson 642-2 Airweight is a modern-production alloy J-frame revolver in .38 S&W Special +P with a 1.8-inch barrel and a five-round cylinder. It is double-action only and wears a Crimson Trace laser grip module. The bore is excellent, the metal shows light marks, overall condition is very good, and the original box is included.

The 642 is a pocket and purse gun, and in New Mexico that means it suits a holder of the state concealed handgun license, who can also take it home without the seven-day wait at the dealer. For a home-defense drawer it works just as well: the laser grip puts a dot on target in a dark hallway, and the double-action-only trigger is simple to run under stress. The five-shot cylinder and light alloy frame are the trade-off for the small size, and the original box is a nice touch on a used gun.

Key features

• .38 Special +P, 1.8-inch barrel, five rounds
• Double-action only alloy J-frame
• Crimson Trace laser grip module
• Bore excellent, light marks, very good overall
• Original box included

Ships to a New Mexico FFL dealer of your choice; bring photo ID for Form 4473 at pickup.