442 Question

[jolsen]

What does S&W call the rifling on these revolvers. Mine does not have distinct lands and grooves. Love the pistol as it is accurate and lightweight. Thanks John

 

[ContinentalOp]

I'm not 100% sure, but I think they use EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining, not Electronic Dance Music... ).

 

[Notaglock]

What does S&W call the rifling on these revolvers. Mine does not have distinct lands and grooves. Love the pistol as it is accurate and lightweight. Thanks John

They're pretty visible in mine....

 

[MG-70]

Looks like standard rifling from here.

 

[S-W4EVER]

... Love the pistol as it is accurate and lightweight.

+1. One of the most practical revolvers ever made. I don't leave home without mine.

 

[jolsen]

Thanks for the reply's. Will post some pics tomorrow. Maybe it is leaded really bad. john

 

[REP]

Thanks for the reply's. Will post some pics tomorrow. Maybe it is leaded really bad. john

Well then I would say "it's time to get the lead out".

 

[jolsen]

Sorry for the delay in posting pics. Here are a couple.

 

[newtonguitars]

My 442 has the same rifling jolsen. It shoots as good as any older gun I have with traditional rifling.

 

[jolsen]

Thanks for the reply, When did S&W change their procedure for cutting land and grooves. john