S&W 442 Mag-Na-Ported

[MSgt G]

Folks, I just saw a 442 with the Mag-Na-Ported barrel at a local pawn shop while I was checking for some older Smith's. This was the first one I had seen other than on the S&W website. The barrel adds to the "cool" factor. It has the matte blue finish on the frame and the cylinder is a matte stainless. The price was about $539 or so if I remember correctly. What are your thoughts on this particular gun and on this price? Here's a link: Product: Model 442 Mag-Na-Ported-Barrel

They also had a two-tone 442 with the barrel and cylinder a matte stainless and the remainder of the frame a matte blue. The price was just a little higher than the one I mentioned above. Opinions?

I was thinking about trading a 586 no dash, 4-inch barrel, but would really rather have a 340PD or a M&P 340. I need a back-up gun for my 1911 and would like something light to carry in my pocket. Would I be better off just selling the 586 and then looking for what i really want?

 

[StuntPilot]

I have a 340PD and love it. Save for what you really want.

 

[MSgt G]

No members own this particular 442?

 

[OKFC05]

The barrel adds to the "cool" factor

And little else.

If you're going to carry for serious, I'd pass on the novelty and get what you really want.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

They look cool, but gas will be blowing up into your face. They dirty up the front sight, and they are louder to shoot. They will make a very small difference if any, shooting it.

I'm the guy who removes ports on 50 cal handguns...
Sorry to give it a poor rating.

 

[whitecoyote]

Louderthanwords • View topic - S&W 442 Mag-na-Port Model from Banger

 

[PhysicsGuy]

Folks, I just saw a 442 with the Mag-Na-Ported barrel at a local pawn shop while I was checking for some older Smith's. This was the first one I had seen other than on the S&W website. The barrel adds to the "cool" factor. It has the matte blue finish on the frame and the cylinder is a matte stainless. The price was about $539 or so if I remember correctly. What are your thoughts on this particular gun and on this price? Here's a link: Product: Model 442 Mag-Na-Ported-Barrel

They also had a two-tone 442 with the barrel and cylinder a matte stainless and the remainder of the frame a matte blue. The price was just a little higher than the one I mentioned above. Opinions?

I was thinking about trading a 585 no dash, 4-inch barrel, but would really rather have a 340PD or a M&P 340. I need a back-up gun for my 1911 and would like something light to carry in my pocket. Would I be better off just selling the 585 and then looking for what i really want?

Do you mean 586? or 686?

 

[MSgt G]

Do you mean 586? or 686?

PhysicsGuy, I have a 586 that I want to sale or trade for a S&W AirLite M&P 340 or 340 PD. I've deceided against the 442 with the Mag-Na-Port for the time being.

 

[Snowbandit]

One Mag-Na-Port gun was enough for me. No way I would buy another one. On the other hand, the M&P 340 is the best "everyday-everywhere" carry gun ever made. Hold out for the one you want.

 

[Wee Hooker]

Beyond what the others have said, I have to wonder if that porting is going to rob even more pressure/velocity from that already stunted 2" barrel. ( read: less effective)


FWIW, The price on the 442's seems a bit high. You should be able to do near $100 off that for a std 442 if you shop on gunbroker. Also fwiw, I'm not all that impressed with the 3.5 oz difference in carry weight between my 360PD and 638. I'm not sure I would spend $100/ oz to buy that difference on the new market.

That said, I agree. Shop smart and buy what you want.