New J Frame
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Admiral_Ken
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How's the trigger?
no.5enfield
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I just bought a used M&P 340. I really like it and wish I hadn't turned my nose up at small revolvers for so many years.
ThomasT
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I have the same gun I bought from Keely Arms. I haven't shot it yet but was just looking at it an hour ago. The trigger on mine feels crisp and snappy like it will wack a primer with plenty of force. I like it.
I bet you like that gun. IIRC they weigh 15oz unloaded and just drop in your front pocket to be forgotten until needed.
I bet you like that gun. IIRC they weigh 15oz unloaded and just drop in your front pocket to be forgotten until needed.
ArchAngelCD
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I like the M442 a lot, it's my EDC and has been for very long time and the M642 was before that.
I have been carrying the 638 for 5 years. I have probably run at least 2000 rounds through it and pocket carry is my preferred method. I have been thinking that if it broke, I wouldn't have a pocket revolver to carry. When I saw the sale flyer on these I figured I had better take advantage of the good price to get a back up for my 638
bannockburn
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Jonesy814
Nice back-up to your Model 638! I found my Model 638 on sale as well and the trigger was so nice (as was the overall build quality), I couldn't pass it up! It makes for a nice lightweight, warm weather option to go with my other J frame, a Model 649.
Nice back-up to your Model 638! I found my Model 638 on sale as well and the trigger was so nice (as was the overall build quality), I couldn't pass it up! It makes for a nice lightweight, warm weather option to go with my other J frame, a Model 649.
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Bannockburn, I really like the way your 649 is set up. The magna grips with Tyler T really gives it the Old School Cool look!
bannockburn
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I tried a few different grips on the Model 649 but I always kept coming back to the factory wood grips with the Tyler T-Grip as being the best all-around set-up for concealment and control.
I tried a few different grips on the Model 649 but I always kept coming back to the factory wood grips with the Tyler T-Grip as being the best all-around set-up for concealment and control.
Pat Riot
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Nice revolver. I have had my 442 since ‘97. I will never part with it.
Glockula
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Nice score. I have a 90s ladysmith that I use for carry. Never felt undergunned and I am a big fan of these little J frames. I keep mine loaded with Winchester 110 +p hollow point .38 special. I am not a fan of .357s in such a small gun.
Catpop
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A new no lock 442 is a great buy! I’m looking at a 642 now, I think price is 359.
Great buy!
Great buy!
Anchorite
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A J frame is like a shovel ..... a very narrow field of uselfulness ..... but nothing better for a specific set of tasks.
The Evangelist Cowboy
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Mine did well on it's first outing. A finish challenged 642. First target upper left. The other shots are 12 ga 00 buck.
Deltaboy1984
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I just got a new 442 Air Weight Smith!
ArchAngelCD
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I'm glad S&W is producing their Centennial J frames without the ILS, now if they would make them all available that way.
I got my new 442 out to the range yesterday. It ran great and the grips from my m60 pro really soaked up the recoil. Here is a picture of the gun with those gripsA friend had purchased a first gen Shield ($269.71) the same time I bought the 442 so we both went out to the shale pit to shoot our new guns. We set up our range with 3 paper targets and 3 steel plates. The 2 farthest plates were at 35 yards.
I had the revolver loaded with plus P, 158gr Hornady XTPs so I used those for the first 5 shots. This was standing with a 2 handed grip at 6 yards, slow fire
Needless to say, I was happy with the results. I ran 15 of the 158gr Plus P, another 15 with a 125gr Plus P XTP and 50 of my midrange reloads with a 158gr plated bullets. Had no problem reaching out and ringing the 35yard steel. Great gun!
Blkhrt13
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10/10 would carry and will own one again. I had one 22 or so years ago. Sold it to find something else.
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