Gearhead Jim
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As mentioned, the black gun hides better than the silver one. My 340PD probably has the same finish as a 442, after about 8 years of everyday carry it's showing some wear but still better than any other black gun I've owned would do.
One downside to a 442 is that you have a pretty durable finish but on a rustable steel gun (except for the frame). The inside of the barrel and chambers will rust, and so will the outside if/when the finish is damaged.
The 642 looks conspicuious when new, and will really look like he!! as the finish deteriorates, but it remains mostly rustproof.
I solved the "problems" by buying a 340PD.
Dark, rustproof, and should last forever with .38's.
All good guns, just good in different ways.
One downside to a 442 is that you have a pretty durable finish but on a rustable steel gun (except for the frame). The inside of the barrel and chambers will rust, and so will the outside if/when the finish is damaged.
The 642 looks conspicuious when new, and will really look like he!! as the finish deteriorates, but it remains mostly rustproof.
I solved the "problems" by buying a 340PD.
Dark, rustproof, and should last forever with .38's.
All good guns, just good in different ways.
