rangemeister
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Is there any significant differences between the standard 442 and PC 442 except for shiny blingy stuff? Not a big fan of the Barami grips...
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442 Performance Center vs 442?
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The new PC 442, along with the bling and grips, is also advertised as having a PC tuned action.
There is a BIG difference between any firearm produced on the floor versus a firearm produced in the Performance Center
Performance Center firearms are manufactured in the Performance Center from frame to finish. It is done on Performance Center mills with tooling that is replaced more frequently than what is done in a production environment, that keeps tolerances from gun to gun more uniform. CNC code is Performance Center specific, even though model numbers may be the same Performance Center Vs.Production, milling specification might not be. The actions usually have different springs specified for a more tuned feel. Performance Center firearms often have features or configuration not found on the standard production guns.
This and more makes them expensive.
Whether any of that means anything to the buyer is up to the buyer.
Personally, it means something to me.
Performance Center firearms are manufactured in the Performance Center from frame to finish. It is done on Performance Center mills with tooling that is replaced more frequently than what is done in a production environment, that keeps tolerances from gun to gun more uniform. CNC code is Performance Center specific, even though model numbers may be the same Performance Center Vs.Production, milling specification might not be. The actions usually have different springs specified for a more tuned feel. Performance Center firearms often have features or configuration not found on the standard production guns.
This and more makes them expensive.
Whether any of that means anything to the buyer is up to the buyer.
Personally, it means something to me.
Usually, the alloy framed snubbies are bought for self defense. Most are actually shot very little. Neither of them are really frequent range guns. If that is your profile, I doubt you would ever notice the difference between the two. If you feel the need, a trigger job can be done for between $10 - $120
My 2¢
My 2¢
You're referring to the excellent 442 Pro, aka the 442 Moon Clip; OP's asking about the new Performance Center 442.
Helderberg
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Just my own experience but here goes.
I had this Talo 642PC, a stock 442 and a Wilson hammer spring 638 and brought them to the range togeather. First was the stock 442. Shot my normal 8-10" group at about 20 ft. Then the 638 and found that the group shrunk to about 6-8". With the 642PC, I could keep the rounds in a 5-6" group at will. The trigger was and is much improved over the stock and better than the Wilson spring enough to easily notice. The 442 has left the building and the 638 has returned to stock condition, but the 642 is never far from my hand. Was at the range just this week with both of my j-frames and my 92fs. I have large grips on the 638 now but was able to still out shoot it with the 642 with small boot grips. When I did open the 642 there were a lot of polished parts and contact areas that were not there on my 442 or 638. For me the PC gun us far and away good investment and would not hesitate to get or recommend one. The wood grips are beautiful but I like rubber for these old arthritic hands. Again, just my .02 but this is my story and I am sticking to it.
Frank.
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rangemeister
Member
I was asking as I found a 442 standard in the same LGS as a 442 PC. I noticed the bling etc right away, but when I picked up the PC I was put off by the Barami hip grips, but that is no big deal. Then tried the action and it is VERY smooth. The standard edition was somewhat heavier, but not a lot. I think the PC trigger was quite a bit smoother than the standard edition. Anyway. Got the PC for a pretty good deal. I had a 340 that was just too light to shoot and wanted something a little heavier. 13 to 15 oz is not much, but 442 PC has lighter, smoother trigger, and NO LOCK. Thanks everyone.
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I bought a satin nickel 442 from a member here several years ago and shoot it monthly at the range. It has the best J frame trigger I've ever experienced in a stock gun (seller said it had not been modified). A fifty round box is all I can tolerate, but this gun is as accurate as they come.
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