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Originally Posted by Rustyt1953
He appreciated what the others had to offer but said that the 442 was easier to retrieve from his pocket and the DA trigger had enough resistance to give him peace of mind about it being on his person.
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This is something that is sometimes overlooked in pocket pistols. Semi-auto pistols, while flatter, can sometimes have issues when being drawn from a pocket because of the rear of the slide. It sticks out above the hand when drawn from a pocket and can be a potential snag point. With a 642/442 there isn't really anything sticking out above the hand that can be a potential snag point.
While it's true that the 642/442's cylinder makes it wider, thus more difficult to conceal in a pocket than a slim semi-auto, that width can make it easier to grab the gun, depending on one's pockets. It creates space for the hand to reach in and grab the snub.
Just a couple of other points to consider.