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Glock G42 vs Smith & Wesson Model 638

Glock G42

Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 380 ACP
vs

Smith & Wesson Model 638

DA/SA J-Frame Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
G42 5.94 in 4.13 in 0.94 in 13.76 oz
Model 638 6.3 in 4.2 in 1.3 in 14.6 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
G42 3.25 in Striker-Fired us.glock.com
Model 638 1.87 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com

Capacity

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