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Question please. I am looking for a S&W 642 pre-lock. If I find one on the web do I run into problems with it being pre-lock? The gun is on the approved list, but does pre-lock or with lock have anything to do with it? Thanks for your knowledge.
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_________________________________Originally posted by Kestryll
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Model number alone does not determine eligibility, otherwise an older 629 or 29would be allowed in just as the new model is allowed in. Most Smiths will carry a "dash" designation as in 29 - 2, 29 - 10 and so on, so there are over the years many versions of the 29, 22, 25, 27 and such. A general rule with the Smiths (aside from a few of the new hammerless J frames such as the 40) is no lock equals no CA FFL sale, allowed by PPT (or intra - family) only.GOA Member & SAF Life Member -
To expand on that, the roster currently only has the 642-1 and 642-2 on it - this means that a no-dash 642 is not legal for FFL sale in CA (ppt is okay, of course, as usual).
The dash number (or lack there-of) is present on most modern Smith's, just check out the piece you're interested in.Rule #3 - Keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to fire.
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