Older 442-1 vs new 442's

hoser · #1 02-23-2016, 10:09 PM

Besides the LOCK, how do the older 442-1's compare in quality and materials to the new ones? Or are the the same internal materials (besides the frame lock)?

murphydog · #2 02-23-2016, 10:52 PM

The 442-1 was the first + P rated version. It doesn't have the lock (the -2 does), and it is still in production. There may have been some detail or production method changes which the factory wouldn't announce, but it is the same gun currently produced.

hoser · #3 02-23-2016, 10:54 PM

So no more or less mim parts or frame changes?

murphydog · #4 02-23-2016, 10:59 PM

According to the standard reference, the -1 came out in 1996; MIM trigger started and nickel finish stopped in 1997. Frame on both is the J Magnum.

hoser · #5 02-23-2016, 11:03 PM

So only difference is mim trigger on new one?

hoser · #6 02-24-2016, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphydog

The 442-1 was the first + P rated version. It doesn't have the lock (the -2 does), and it is still in production. There may have been some detail or production method changes which the factory wouldn't announce, but it is the same gun currently produced.

I thought the -1 was discontinued. No?

Edmo · #7 02-24-2016, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoser

I thought the -1 was discontinued. No?

No...

442-1, "No Internal Lock" on the Mothership's Interweb Page

Edmo

psjoe · #8 02-24-2016, 03:52 PM

Hi-
The new production 442-1 will have MIM barrels too.