Does the Smith and Wesson 442 have a safety?
It incorporated the frame of the Chiefs Special with the internal hammer and grip safety of one of the early S&W top-break revolvers. Some years after Smith & Wesson went to model numbers instead of naming their guns, this Airweight revolver was brought back out as the Model 442, minus the grip safety.
When did the S&W 442 come out?
It is part of the Centennial line of revolvers introduced in 1952 to mark the 100 year anniversary of Smith & Wesson (though this particular model was not introduced until 1990). Because of its place in the Centennial line, this gun is also known as the S&W Model 442 Centennial.
Is Smith and Wesson 442 J-frame?
The Model 442 is built on Smith & Wesson’s famous J-Frame, it has a 5-shot cylinder rated for +P . 38 Special ammunition. The Smith & Wesson 442 Airweight Double-Action Revolver carries easily, deploys rapidly, and has enough firepower to handle any self-defense scenario. Made in USA.
What model is a S&W Airweight?
The streamline, lightweight, no-snag design of the Smith & Wesson® Model 642 Airweight® makes it an ideal concealed carry double-action revolver. The internal hammer of the 642 eliminates the risk of the hammer getting snagged on clothing, holsters, or purses when drawing the weapon in a self-defense situation.
What is internal lock on revolver?
Lock-equipped revolvers feature a small key-hole just above the cylinder release latch. By using a key that’s included with the purchase of every new revolver, owners can lock the action of the revolver, supposedly making it “safe” from use by children or other unauthorized persons.
Is S&W 642 +P rated?
The Smith and Wesson Model 642 Airweight is a five-round revolver. 38 Special, +P rated, and has a five-round capacity.
How much does a Smith and Wesson 442 Revolver weigh?
With a fully loaded cylinder, the S&W 442 Airweight weighs 17 ounces on my scale. This explains why so many people prefer to pocket carry this.
Is the Smith and Wesson Model 442 moon clip working?
The full-moon clip, or moon clip for short, has been very popular with competitive revolver shooters, as it makes for a quick reload. It’s not as bulky as a speedloader for carrying extra ammunition and has no working parts to malfunction or break. S&W mated this moon-clip concept with a Model 442-1 in .38 Special +P.
When did the Smith and Wesson Model 642 come out?
The Smith & Wesson models 442 and 642 revolvers have their roots back almost 60 years. Needless to say there have been any number of variations on the J-frame theme over time, but perhaps the most popular has been the Airweight 642 (in stainless steel or brushed aluminum, and a variety of grips).
Is the 442 rifle a good shooting gun?
Accuracy is sobering with the 442, the barrel is fixed so the gun is plenty accurate, but the heavy double-action trigger means most shooters will be lucky to hit paper at 50 yards. If you’re not 100 percent certain of your shooting abilities with the gun, take center mass shots only.
