1974 Model 42, Let's See the 40s and 42s

[NCBeagle]

Bought this 1974 Model 42 from a retired Kentucky State Trooper 10+ years ago. He acquired it (legally) from seized / evidence guns. Wish that I knew the history. Carrying it this evening.

Anyone else carry a 40 or 42?

 

[gmborkovic]

Yea, got two. A steel and an alloy. The greatest little pocket gun out there.

 

[colt_saa]

Ryan,
That is a exceptionally clean looking 42 considering it had been evidence

For the brief time that the Model 40 was re-introduced at the dash 1 engineering revision there were a few small batches of unique looking variations.

I grabbed this guy back then

The re-introduction does push these into the the next revolver time window as my example was manufactured on March 25th of 2007

I wish I had picked up one of the color case hardened variants, but I was too slow and missed out

As to carrying, I tend to carry a 340 if I am going lightweight.

When weight is not an issue or if I want to carry a reload, I usually go 640 or 940

The cross draw position for the weak hand is a very easy draw while seat belted in the car.

The New York reload lets me draw strong hand, weak hand or both hands.

 

[jcelect]

Centennals

Can I play? I've posted this pic before but never miss a chance to repost!

A Centennial that has eluded me for many years is a pre mod 42 in its original Red Box
jcelect

 

[rjm6120]

I don't carry this, but I am planning to shoot this at the range next week for the first time. Bought this pre-model 40 from forum member Toad67 awhile back----March of this year, I believe.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I've been known to replace the modern 640-1 Pro in my Lobo Gun Leather Enhanced Pancake with this January '55 shipped Centennial.

I pin the safety lever because my big mitt doesn't want to make it work as designed. I really like the smooth high horn stocks.

 

[Rpg]

Here’s mine

I’ve carried this periodically for years.

 

[NCBeagle]

Ryan,
That is a exceptionally clean looking 42 considering it had been evidence

For the brief time that the Model 40 was re-introduced at the dash 1 engineering revision there were a few small batches of unique looking variations.

I grabbed this guy back then

The re-introduction does push these into the the next revolver time window as my example was manufactured on March 25th of 2007

I wish I had picked up one of the color case hardened variants, but I was too slow and missed out

As to carrying, I tend to carry a 340 if I am going lightweight.

When weight is not an issue or if I want to carry a reload, I usually go 640 or 940

The cross draw position for the weak hand is a very easy draw while seat belted in the car.

The New York reload lets me draw strong hand, weak hand or both hands.

Mark,

That engraved 40-1 is stunning. I too would like to find the case color or nickel 40-1. They pop up occasionally here in NC.

I have two of the blued 40-1. Excellent bluing and triggers. Also have a couple of the 42-2. Here's one with the 40-1. But, to get us back on pre-1980....

Here's a 1973 Model 40. Have the box, docs, and original purchase receipt.

 

[NCBeagle]

I've been known to replace the modern 640-1 Pro in my Lobo Gun Leather Enhanced Pancake with this January '55 shipped Centennial.

I pin the safety level because my big mitt doesn't want to make it work as designed. I really like the smooth high horn stocks.

Bob,

That's a nice one. It's not just a big hands problem. I need to use a Tyler T or aftermarket grip with my average hands.

The 42-2 does not come with a pin. Do not recall if 40-1 has a pin.

 

[Valmet]

A vintage 42 is at the top of my list- this thread is a stark reminder of that! Beautiful pieces

 

[Inland7-45]

My Model 42

Here is my Model 42. Shipped to Carlyle’s Hardware Springfield Mass in 1959.

Mine since 1976.

 

[Pantherclass2004]

Can I play? I've posted this pic before but never miss a chance to repost!

A Centennial that has eluded me for many years is a pre mod 42 in its original Red Box
jcelect

Nice, but mean at the same time

 

[3S16]

Here's my Model 42. I haven't lettered it, but the gun is a fairly early version. It has the "High horn"grips, "Bug screw", Flat Latch, and, surprisingly, still has the grip safety deactivation pin under the grips. The grips are numbered to the gun (137XX).

 

[H Richard]

40, 640, 940.

 

[Gdogman]

Some of my M40

Pictures of some of my 40 and 42

 

[Gdogman]

More pics

More pictures of the M42

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Dang it.

No warning that I'd need a bib to look at that first post.

That nickel Centennial (first post, fourth photo) is a screamer!

 

[jaguargolf]

I carry my 2007 factory hard chromed Model 40 with Secret Service grips just about every day.
I'd buy a 42 if I ever saw one for sale.

I'll have to figure out how to post a picture.

 

[yugolovr]

I really do like these revolvers. I always wanted one I just couldn’t activate the safety. Oh well I guess that means more for the rest of ya.

 

[Matt_X]

I've been known to replace the modern 640-1 Pro in my Lobo Gun Leather Enhanced Pancake with this January '55 shipped Centennial.

Does the Centennial fit just as snug as the 640 in the Lobo Pancake?