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Smith & Wesson Model 642vsColt 1877 Thunderer 4.5"

Smith & Wesson Model 642 facing right

Smith & WessonModel 642

DAO J-Frame Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
vs
Colt 1877 Thunderer 4.5" facing left

Colt1877 Thunderer 4.5"

DA/SA Full-Sized Revolver Chambered in .41 Long Colt

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
Model 6426.3 in4.2 in1.3 in14.4 oz
1877 Thunderer 4.5"9.63 in5 in1.38 in0 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
Model 6421.87 inDAOsmith-wesson.com
1877 Thunderer 4.5"4.5 inDA/SAen.wikipedia.org

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