442 airweight help

[Daddyschatz]

Hello, I am new to the forum and I am hoping to get some advice. I recently purchased a brand new 442 airweight revolver and no matter what I try, this gun shoots high and right. the up/down, i can compensate for, but this thing is as much as 6" to right at any distance. Is there anything I can do other than add a crimson trace?
Thanks!
Scott

 

[CWH44300]

you might try different ammo and maybe experiment with your grip.

 

[henry130]

You might check to see if you're focusing with the dominant eye.

 

[Daddyschatz]

ive tried half dozen different loads, gonna try a 3 finger grip next time i shoot. dominant eye not an issue with my other handguns. I was really hoping to use this as a carry gun but i dont know now? I hope im not out $$$$$$$$$$$ thanks for the fast responses. on a different note, my S&W SD40 is the ****! best 40 I have shot so far!

 

[photoman]

No offense intended... Have someone else shoot the gun and see if you get the same results.

 

[Robinett_11B]

The barrel could be crush fit into the frame crookedly too, you may want to rule that out in your search for answers. My 442 came from the factory w/ the barrel canting noticeably downward. S&W took care of it quickly and correctly, but just goes to show that it can be the machine (and not the operator) sometimes

 

[Old cop]

FWIW my 442 shoots to point of aim at 15 yards and closer, as do all my J's. You might have a problem that needs to back to S&W, but first ask someone else to shoot it and see if they get the same result.

 

[Daddyschatz]

great idea....ill try that next.