neverenoughguns
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I have a 637 w/lock and am looking at picking up a 442 w/o lock. Can anyone share a comparison of the durability of the 442 vs the 637?
442 finish
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photoman
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The dark finish will show nicks and scratches more than the lighter... Other than that, I don't thing there's any difference.
JimK62
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442
I've had a little 442 for a long time and as a utility weapon the finish has held up great. I don't baby the little revolver either even with the CT grip. It's kept in an inexpensive IWB DH holster and used for everything from a car gun, CCW, plinker and HD and as you can imagin, it's handled quite a bit. I'm satisfied with it just as I am with the finish on my S&W's.
Jim
I've had a little 442 for a long time and as a utility weapon the finish has held up great. I don't baby the little revolver either even with the CT grip. It's kept in an inexpensive IWB DH holster and used for everything from a car gun, CCW, plinker and HD and as you can imagin, it's handled quite a bit. I'm satisfied with it just as I am with the finish on my S&W's.
Jim
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S&W 442
The 442 I carry has held up quite well. It is the model with the lock. FYI, I asked a S&W rep about the finish on the cylinder, and was told (as I suspected) that the cylinder was not blued, but had the same "ion bond" ( I may have the name a bit off) finish used on the 340 M&P. Looking at my 442, I suspect the barrel likewise is not blued (i.e., black oxide) but has the same finish as the cylinder. I understand this is a very durable finish. I like my 442 a lot.
Judging from the used guns I have seen, I think that the dark finish of the 442 my actually be more durable than the 642 frame's finish. Others my disagree. I agree that any wear on the dark finish would show up to a greater degree.
The 442 I carry has held up quite well. It is the model with the lock. FYI, I asked a S&W rep about the finish on the cylinder, and was told (as I suspected) that the cylinder was not blued, but had the same "ion bond" ( I may have the name a bit off) finish used on the 340 M&P. Looking at my 442, I suspect the barrel likewise is not blued (i.e., black oxide) but has the same finish as the cylinder. I understand this is a very durable finish. I like my 442 a lot.
Judging from the used guns I have seen, I think that the dark finish of the 442 my actually be more durable than the 642 frame's finish. Others my disagree. I agree that any wear on the dark finish would show up to a greater degree.
Gearhead Jim
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The finish on my 340PD has held up FAR better than any blued gun. In fact, the frame looks better than most used Airweights with the clearcoat finish.
