Comments on: Smith and Wesson 442 and 642 J-Frame Revolvers: Classic .38 Specials Return Without Internal Locks! http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/ Guns Holsters and Gear provides comprehensive news & reviews on firearms, gun gear and holsters Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:09:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Richard http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-22384 Richard Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:51:10 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-22384 Hi Rex, Thanks for the feedback on the Hogue grips. I don't think I have tried them on my 642. I swapped out the standard grips with a set of Pachmayr Compac grips. The Pachmayr were much more comfortable, and filled the hand well, but were too large for pocket carry. So, I went back to the original boot grips. I'll have to find a set of the Hogue and give them a try. -Richard Hi Rex,

Thanks for the feedback on the Hogue grips. I don’t think I have tried them on my 642. I swapped out the standard grips with a set of Pachmayr Compac grips. The Pachmayr were much more comfortable, and filled the hand well, but were too large for pocket carry. So, I went back to the original boot grips. I’ll have to find a set of the Hogue and give them a try.

-Richard

]]> By: Rex http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-22382 Rex Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:36:04 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-22382 I have a 442 that I put Hogue grips on, have a large hand, and it is very comfortable to fire. Use an Uncle Mike's pocket holster and it is super easy and comfortable, in pants pocket or jacket pocket. I have put around 200 rounds of regular ammo through it and it gets smoother with each trip to the range. Enjoy... I have a 442 that I put Hogue grips on, have a large hand, and it is very comfortable to fire. Use an Uncle Mike’s pocket holster and it is super easy and comfortable, in pants pocket or jacket pocket. I have put around 200 rounds of regular ammo through it and it gets smoother with each trip to the range. Enjoy…

]]> By: Bill http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-5553 Bill Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:33:39 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-5553 I bought a new 442 at local gunshow in NC, as I was walking out to the car dry firing it the trigger kept hanging up. I went back to the booth and they replaced it with another one and the saleman tested it this time. I've shot about 50 rounds with it so far with no problems. I'm glad I checked it before I got on the road. I bought a new 442 at local gunshow in NC, as I was walking out to the car dry firing it the trigger kept hanging up. I went back to the booth and they replaced it with another one and the saleman tested it this time. I’ve shot about 50 rounds with it so far with no problems. I’m glad I checked it before I got on the road.

]]> By: Steve http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-3950 Steve Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:59:43 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-3950 I've gotten my 642 back and fired it only 50 times; 40 130gr fmj, 5 158gr +p fmj, and 5 129gr Fed Hydro Shoks. A lot different this time, but I still need to put another 350 rounds to be totally convinced. I’ve gotten my 642 back and fired it only 50 times; 40 130gr fmj, 5 158gr +p fmj, and 5 129gr Fed Hydro Shoks. A lot different this time, but I still need to put another 350 rounds to be totally convinced.

]]> By: Steve http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-3816 Steve Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:34:55 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-3816 I purchased a 642-1 on on Feb. 13th and took it to the range on Feb 20th. I fired 105 rounds, (90 130gr fmj remingtons, 5 129gr +P Federal Hydor Shok; 5 158gr fmj Sellier & Bellot; and 5 158gr fmj +P Lawnman. I cleaned the gun with M-7 Pro as recommended by S&W. I now have problems with the trigger. The trigger, sometimes will not release back into the ready position to fire. And sometimes the trigger will not engage (pulling backards)in a ready fire position. Has anyone else encountered this problem? If so, I welcome your feedback. However, I am sending the gun to S&W for repare. I purchased a 642-1 on on Feb. 13th and took it to the range on Feb 20th. I fired 105 rounds, (90 130gr fmj remingtons, 5 129gr +P Federal Hydor Shok; 5 158gr fmj Sellier & Bellot; and 5 158gr fmj +P Lawnman. I cleaned the gun with M-7 Pro as recommended by S&W. I now have problems with the trigger. The trigger, sometimes will not release back into the ready position to fire. And sometimes the trigger will not engage (pulling backards)in a ready fire position.

Has anyone else encountered this problem? If so, I welcome your feedback. However, I am sending the gun to S&W for repare.

]]> By: Dr. Richard L. (Rick) Wigginton http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-3088 Dr. Richard L. (Rick) Wigginton Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:14:34 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-3088 The 442 can take any factory .38 spl +P. However, there are no free lunches in physics. The 158 g. +P will beat you up. In training to teach a special snubbie self defense class I fired a lot of different loads. 50 rds. plus of the 158 +P is brutal. 125 +P seems to be a bit gentler but not by much, not when firing rapid fire. I was sent a set of CRIMSON TRACE LASER GRIPS by the CRIMSON TRACE marketing director to wring out and evaluate. A worthwhile investment if used properly, not worth a damn less proper trigger control but a fine way to learn trigger control and a heck of a night sight. I agree that the trigger is a bit heavy. It will not lighten with time and rds. down range but it will become smoother. However, for anyone who wants a pretty much perfect out of the box trigger, the RUGER LCR is the way to go. RUGERS have always been tough, strong, durable wheelguns but not noted for smooth triggers. The LCR has changed the rules of the game. I've experienced no better out of the box DA trigger. I recommend the CRIM TRACE LASER GRIPS which can acutually be ordered as part of the LCR pkg. The 442 can take any factory .38 spl +P. However, there are no free lunches in physics. The 158 g. +P will beat you up. In training to teach a special snubbie self defense class I fired a lot of different loads. 50 rds. plus of the 158 +P is brutal. 125 +P seems to be a bit gentler but not by much, not when firing rapid fire. I was sent a set of CRIMSON TRACE LASER GRIPS by the CRIMSON TRACE marketing director to wring out and evaluate. A worthwhile investment if used properly, not worth a damn less proper trigger control but a fine way to learn trigger control and a heck of a night sight. I agree that the trigger is a bit heavy. It will not lighten with time and rds. down range but it will become smoother. However, for anyone who wants a pretty much perfect out of the box trigger, the RUGER LCR is the way to go. RUGERS have always been tough, strong, durable wheelguns but not noted for smooth triggers. The LCR has changed the rules of the game. I’ve experienced no better out of the box DA trigger. I recommend the CRIM TRACE LASER GRIPS which can acutually be ordered as part of the LCR pkg.

]]> By: Jack http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-914 Jack Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:16:23 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-914 Also, what is the maximun load can this pistol withstand. thanks Also, what is the maximun load can this pistol withstand.

thanks

]]> By: Jack http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-913 Jack Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:13:58 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-913 What kind of problem have occured with the lock on the 442. thanks What kind of problem have occured with the lock on the 442.

thanks

]]> By: Howard http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-600 Howard Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:59:44 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-600 ...by the way - it's a 'no lock' model. I had to pay about $35 more, but since a revolver is so trustworthy because of it's simplicity, I wanted to keep it that way. …by the way – it’s a ‘no lock’ model. I had to pay about $35 more, but since a revolver is so trustworthy because of it’s simplicity, I wanted to keep it that way.

]]> By: Howard http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-599 Howard Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:56:54 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/10/22/smith-and-wesson-442-and-642-j-frame-revolvers-classic-38-specials-return-without-internal-locks/#comment-599 I just ordered a 642 on line. The one that I handled at the local gun store was pretty smooth, and the gun range rental that I handled was very smooth. My Mikas pocket holster should be here in about 6-8 weeks. Howard I just ordered a 642 on line. The one that I handled at the local gun store was pretty smooth, and the gun range rental that I handled was very smooth. My Mikas pocket holster should be here in about 6-8 weeks.

Howard

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