Any reason Not to want/get a smith 442 pro?

[tallpaul]

I am without a j frame for a couple years now. I sold a 642 with a lock intending to replace it with a no lock reintroduction but got a kahr cw9 instead.... I traded a friend a smith 640 for a marlin 1894c last fall.


I like the pocket carry just carry the shrouded airweight. They have thier place for sure. I shoot them well. I was at my enablers place yesterday ordering a CZ 452 american 16 inch and saw the S&W 442 pro in the case and have been smitten. The moon clips are interesting and I love my 625



If I was only rich.... Right?

 

[Maximumbob54]

If I was only rich.... Right?

That's pretty much all that stops me...

I like the regular 442 more over the Pro offering. I just don't feel like the moonclips hold the cartridges tight enough to really make speed loading them that fast. I could be wrong, I just really like my HKS speedloaders for long revolver brass and moonclips for short brass like .45 ACP for the 625.

 

[MeefZah]

The only differences are the no lock, front XS sight, and cut for moon clips, right?

That being the case I don't think it's worth the upcharge.

 

[tallpaul]

It's marked 399@ my local dealer. Buds is 360 ish for a plain plus the ffl fee... A cheap ffl even at 30.00 only puts it a few bucks more. The full moon conversion is over 100.. With shipping etc so it's not a bad gig on price. And that is the street price I am friends with the owner and work for them so it's not a money thing. I do miss my 642 the I carried often but just began to hate the lock it had so I sent it down the road.

I could live without another j frame I guess but the gun and even the moon clip is something I had wanted to try or have again. The worst I have sad are some issues with some clips but the gun functions fine without them so it's not a bad thing.

While I have many high cap real guns the little ones are easier for around the house etc. Then again this is not a "need thing"....

I just wanted to make sure barrels aren't falling off,barrels out of regulation of sights etc on a consistent basis...

 

[ADP3]

Moon clips are a convenient way to carry spare rounds if the ammo/clip is cased. Uncased you soon end up with a bent clip that may not allow the cylinder to close. I sold my Pro after this happened to me. Standard NL 442 for me now.

Best Regards,
ADP3

 

[wrangler5]

I've been carrying a "regular" 442 for a couple of months now, IWB (not pocket.) I chose it over a 642 because of the black sights and what I thought would be a slightly less visible/obvious gun.

Yesterday I noticed a bit of rust on the top of the crane/bottom of the crane cutout in the frame. Just a bit, most of it came off with CLP. But I think I'll be looking for a 642 before long. And will figure out some way to make the sights black so I can see 'em.

 

[hudsonvalley]

Can you fire this gun without moon clips?

 

[Roboto]

I've been carrying a "regular" 442 for a couple of months now, IWB (not pocket.) I chose it over a 642 because of the black sights and what I thought would be a slightly less visible/obvious gun.

Yesterday I noticed a bit of rust on the top of the crane/bottom of the crane cutout in the frame. Just a bit, most of it came off with CLP. But I think I'll be looking for a 642 before long. And will figure out some way to make the sights black so I can see 'em.

Body sweat is the arch nemesis of the 442 especially if worn IWB. Just have to make sure you wipe it down regularly with a lightly oiled patch or silicone cloth.

 

[wrangler5]

Body sweat is the arch nemesis of the 442 especially if worn IWB. Just have to make sure you wipe it down regularly with a lightly oiled patch or silicone cloth.

I'm sure that's the problem. After carrying a Glock for years (sorry) I just don't think about that kind of regular maintenance. I can certainly give more attention to the 442, but I'm concerned about what may be going on inside, where I won't be giving much attention.

 

[DUNTOV]

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I am without a j frame for a couple years now. I sold a 642 with a lock intending to replace it with a no lock reintroduction but got a kahr cw9 instead.... I traded a friend a smith 640 for a marlin 1894c last fall.


I like the pocket carry just carry the shrouded airweight. They have thier place for sure. I shoot them well. I was at my enablers place yesterday ordering a CZ 452 american 16 inch and saw the S&W 442 pro in the case and have been smitten. The moon clips are interesting and I love my 625



If I was only rich.... Right?

The regular no-lock model 150544 is cheaper, has the standard cylinder, and is also available at Buds, and most dealers