Pocket carry with 442?

[C/O]

I just seen the "NIL" 442's a couple of hours ago. I also lpoked at the M&P340 without the lock. I might go for the 340 if the price is right.

 

[smithman 10]

442 pocket carry

For those who have said a 442 is too heavy, I've been carrying this bobbed hammer Model 60 for years in a Uncle Mike's pocket holster.

It's a little heavy but a lot easier to shoot than an airweight. After a while you get used to the weight.

I'm a little short guy 150 lbs. Can't imagine anyone would have trouble toting a 442 or 642.

 

[goldenbb]

I'm having issues shooting the 642. The damn thing always seems to pull to the left. I'm going out again soon with some other ammo, but I've tried 125gr and 158gr so far. It's not the recoil as much as the darn thing just doesn't have much to hold onto.

 

[photoman]

I'm having issues shooting the 642. The damn thing always seems to pull to the left. I'm going out again soon with some other ammo, but I've tried 125gr and 158gr so far. It's not the recoil as much as the darn thing just doesn't have much to hold onto.

Try a bigger grip that covers the backstrap of the gun. I prefer the Uncle Mike's combat grip but there are many others like the Hogue or Pachmayr.

 

[M29since14]

I'm having issues shooting the 642. The damn thing always seems to pull to the left...

I have heard that before - more than once. The "dxxx thing" just sits there in your hand. It does nothing. If you watch it while dry-firing a bit, you can easily see what's happening and eventually you can correct it.

I think there is a bit of a knack to getting the right grip on these little guns and figuring a way to keep pressing that trigger straight back. I use a completely different grip (very high) on Centennials than I do the bigger guns.

Pressing that trigger straight back is not as easy as with a K-frame, but it can be done, and I don't think it is imperative to rely on larger stocks. I have long, thin hands, but over the years of shooting Centennials, I have been able to teach myself to be a fair hand with one. I use the stocks the gun comes with (the Hogue rubber stocks, in the case of my 340PD, or add a T-grip if the gun has wood stocks).

When I first started shooting these guns, dry-firing helped me more than anything. Now my big problem is seeing those tiny little sights. Give it a little extra effort and see what you can do.

 

[foggood11]

I'm having issues shooting the 642. The damn thing always seems to pull to the left. I'm going out again soon with some other ammo, but I've tried 125gr and 158gr so far. It's not the recoil as much as the darn thing just doesn't have much to hold onto.

This is a decent trouble-shooting reference (pun intended ) that has helped me before. Have a look.

 

[LOBO]

I carried a 442 for close to 10 years before going to a 640-1 in .357 mag that I carry now. I used a RKBA leather pocket holster with the 442, and use one now for the 640-1.

 

[royal barnes]

I have owned most of the j frames over the years including a 642 and I recently bought an M&P340. I decided on it because it is a little lighter than the '42's, has the excess front night sight and, if you are feeling particularly masochistic, can fire .357's.I carry it in an Uncle Mike's #4 pocket holster.

 

[bigbore45colt]

I carry a 442 in a Simply Rugged leather pocket holster. It is a rough-side out holster so it sticks in your pocket good, and the smooth-side in allows for a very fast draw. I carry it loaded with Federal 155 gr SWCHP +P or the Nyclads. I will have to try the Speer 135gr GDHP short barrel loads, though.

I also have a Kahr PM9 and a Ruger LCP. I carry both of them in the pocket as well. The LCP gets the nod when the pockets in my shorts or pants aren't deep enough to completely hide the butt of the 442.

In my opinion, you really, really can't beat a 442/642 for pocket carry. The no-lock version is available now from distributors and at great prices too!

BB45C

 

[sw44spl]

I have fired my friends airweight 642 several times. that double action only deal makes it hard to get a consistant group with it.that is why I chose the 638 for my airweight. so I can cock it and fire it single action.I like it alot it carries very well.I oedered the desantis summer heat holster for it.I can also carry my 36 or 49 in it also.

 

[hudsonvalley]

Mine has been an "always" gun for 15 years with a pocket holster. The finish is worn and it collects fuzz, but it works for me. It's the most quality and power you can get in a package that light and small.

Possible exception being a grenade...

Wouldn't a grenade 'print' too much....?

 

[caryg]

Ruger LCR is the way to go

Had the 442 and LCR, To me the LCR was the best conceal and lightest, but after much considerarion I found a N-frame 327 night guard alot more satisfying (for me), knowing I have 8 shots and very easy to conceal in the pants, not pocket. Both guns are very good, take your pick