357_mag_mama
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Hi yall. I looked at a new Airweight 442 38+P at my neighborhood gunshop this morning for $489, am thinking about getting it for ccw. Anybody think it's a bad choice? It sure weighs alot less than my 4" 686 that I love. Thanks. 
I'm thinking of getting a 442
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Vulcan Bob
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The 442 is a fine little revolver. Be aware you can find em new without the lock!
scottaschultz
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Buds has them for $432 with shipping included and no sales tax, but you will have to pay your LGS a fee to process the paper work. (Mine only charges $20). Keep in mind you will also have to pay sales tax on the $489 which will bring the price well over $500. I understand wanting to support your LGS, but for me, but I have to think of my wallet too and there is a limit to how much profit I think he is entitled to.
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Jazman
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Yes, find one without the internal lock, much nicer. They are a great carry gun.
Rickkster
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Love it!
I picked up my 442 no-lock about four months ago or so. I has become my favorite light weight carry. I'm pretty sure you will be very happy with it if you get one.
Thanks,
Rick
I picked up my 442 no-lock about four months ago or so. I has become my favorite light weight carry. I'm pretty sure you will be very happy with it if you get one.
Thanks,
Rick
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357_mag_mama
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Thanks everyone. It does sound like a great little gun. The one I'm looking at has no internal lock. A lower price sounds great, but I like going to my gunshop because he works with me on payments. Thanks again! Carole
Glock 'em down
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I picked up my 442 no-lock about four months ago or so. I has become my favorite light weight carry. I'm pretty sure you will be very happy with it if you get one.
Thanks,
Rick
I'm lovin' those stocks, Rick. Who makes 'em?
CCV
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I love my 442. It's like my American Express card........................don't leave home without it.
(I agree....great stocks)
(I agree....great stocks)
Electraclyde
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The 442 is probably the MOST popular carry gun. Lock can be eliminated or made inoperative. DO support your local gun shop. They will be the people to help you more than the online sellers. I have in the past and will in the future pay my local shop a slightly higher price, but I always get what I want, when I want it.
I work at a local gun shop/range and wanted to let you know the 442 and 642 with NO LOCK are a catalog item from smith and can be ordered anytime. Ask your dealer. We order about 10 a month with no locks. Order one with out the lock and dont think twice. Exellent choice for carry BTW!
AZTim
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I agree on the 442, great carry gun. I sold mine several months ago when I thought I was moving to California. When I get a new one I think I'll go next time with the 642 as I didn't like trying to keep the black finish on the 442 clean......probably just my inexperience however.
Rickkster
Member
Hello,
I got them from Badger Custom Grips. Not sure how to post the URL though. My hands are just too big for the original rubber grips that came on my 442. These feel great to me.
Thanks,
Rick
442...642...Both great choices but trust me, if you carry either for any long amount of time they both will wear. No matter how you carry. But they really werent designed with athstetics in mind. But dont fret, I just adds character. 
I would be wary of the 642 though. It has a clear coat on them and it will wear/flake off over time and IMO looks worse than the 442 when worn.
I would be wary of the 642 though. It has a clear coat on them and it will wear/flake off over time and IMO looks worse than the 442 when worn.
Glock 'em down
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442...642...Both great choices but trust me, if you carry either for any long amount of time they both will wear. No matter how you carry. But they really werent designed with athstetics in mind. But dont fret, I just adds character.
Do the 442s not have that same clear coat that the 642s have?
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