I know the new snubbies are probably not that exciting, but I sold my Ruger LCR after I saw one that self-destructed.
I work part time in the local gun shop and range. I get to handle all the firearms, of course.
Many of the new Smith J-frames have horrible triggers.
One of the new 442s in the case had a remarkably nice trigger so I snagged it. I always want a light snubbie for CCW. So this is my replacement snubbie.
I use Buffalo Bore non plus P 158 grain SWC rounds.
Not sure why there seems to be such a difference in the triggers from the factory. This particular one had a trigger at least as nice as one of the Perf Center guns.
Picking up today.

I love my 442! It is the most carried gun I own. Always in my front jeans pocket. Speer Gold Dot 135 gr, +P (short barrel) and carried in an Uncle Mikes pocket holster. Also has C.T. LG-405 grips. 5 spare rounds in a Lobo drop pouch on my belt.

442 is one of the best priced, most underrated ccw snubs on the market, congrats.

Yep, the 442 is a great Summer carry for me.

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It used to be my summer carry, but now it's creeping into "all-the-time" carry for the last year or so. I have a lot of confidence in that little gun.
Unless I have a particular reason or task for another, that's what usually tags along.
Good choice.

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Because of the metric system?

I've carried & shot Js for well over 40 years and have complete confidence in them. My current EDC is the 340PD that replaced the 340M&P that replaced my 442.

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Nice find. Triggers do vary and it is really nice to find one that makes you smile. Invest if a holster or two, or three, that allows you to carry it in a variety of ways. In all my snubbies I use Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 135 gr. ammo. I have not tried Buffalo Bore but I know they make very high quality ammo. I like the fact you realize you do not need +P ammo. Your followup shots will be much more accurate.
Post pics and a range report when you have time.

Just ordered myself one for my family to give me for Father's Day. I have shot several hundred rounds through it but I'm yet to carry it. I don't shoot it as well as my 60 but I've also shot thousands more rounds through the steel

Congratulations!

25+ years of J-frames here. Every collection should have one. This time of year, my 340PD gets more carry time than the rest of my collection combined.

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Congrats on the 442. Just an FYI I have over 6K plus P and magnum through my LCRK with nary a failure so I would love to hear more details on this self destruct. That being said, I prefer to carry the 442-1

442, My favorite carry guns.

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Welp, here she is with some Altamonts.

The trigger is issue one reason I recently acquired a nearly new 442 no dash. Made about 20 years ago, with forged internal parts. The trigger was better than the current 442-1 examples I tried. The Nickel finish was another reason I bought it.

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