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Some guns earn their reputation the slow way, decades of riding in pockets, holsters, and nightstands without complaint. The Smith & Wesson Model 442 is one of them. Built on the J-frame that S&W has been refining since 1950, this Centennial-style revolver fully encloses the hammer inside the frame, so there is nothing to catch on a jacket lining or pocket seam when you need it in a hurry. The Centennial name traces back to 1952, when the original enclosed-hammer design debuted on the hundredth anniversary of the company, and the concept still makes as much sense today as it did then.
The Airweight part of the name is not marketing fluff. An aluminum alloy frame brings this revolver in around 14.6 ounces unloaded, light enough that you stop noticing it by lunchtime. The 1.88 inch stainless steel barrel and carbon steel cylinder keep the business end durable, and the whole package is rated for continuous +P use, so you can carry and practice with the hotter defensive loads without worry. This is the no internal lock version too, which gives you that clean, classic frame profile a lot of revolver folks specifically hunt for.
Double action only means the manual of arms could not be simpler: aim, press, repeat. The heavier trigger pull adds a real margin of safety for pocket carry, and the integral front sight paired with a fixed rear gives you a rugged sight picture with zero pieces to knock loose. The black synthetic grip fills the hand well for such a small gun and helps soak up recoil from those five rounds of .38 Special.
This one shines as a deep concealment gun, a backup piece, or a first revolver for someone who values reliability over bells and whistles. It rides just as happily in a pocket holster as it does on an ankle rig, and it will still be running long after fancier guns have come and gone from the safe. There is a reason the J-frame remains the most popular small frame defensive revolver out there, and the 442 is a big part of that story.
Yes, the Model 442 is rated for continuous +P use, so you can run hotter defensive loads for both carry and practice. That said, +P out of a 14.6 ounce gun has some bark to it, so many owners practice with standard pressure .38 Special and reserve +P for their carry loads.
No, this SKU (150544) is the no internal lock version, which is the configuration most revolver enthusiasts prefer. The frame has the clean, classic look without the keyhole above the cylinder release, and there is one less mechanism inside the gun.
They are mechanically the same gun, an enclosed hammer Airweight J-frame in .38 Special +P. The difference is cosmetic: the 442 wears a matte black finish while the 642 has a silver stainless and clear-coated alloy look. Pick whichever finish suits your taste and carry style.
It is one of the best-known pocket revolvers ever made. The fully enclosed hammer means nothing snags on the draw, the alloy frame keeps the weight around 14.6 ounces, and the double action only trigger adds a margin of safety for that style of carry. Pair it with a quality pocket holster and it all but disappears.
| UPC | 022188137545 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 150544 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 1.875'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 6.31'' |
| Magazine Included | Cylinder |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.1 |
| Package Width | 8.5 |
| Product Type | Double Action Only |
| Shipping Weight | 1.65 |
| Sights | Integral Front/Fixed Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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