Performance Center wants to remind everyone that its lightweight J-frame concealed carry revolvers are available now.
Smith & Wesson Model 442 Performance Center Revolver
The S&W Performance Center Model 442 revolvers features the popular internal hammer design that is ideal for every day carry, providing a snag-free draw and quick holstering. This new revolver includes a number of hallmark Performance Center enhancements, including a sleek two-tone finish, high-polished features, Crimson Trace LG-105 Lasergrips, and a Performance Center Tuned Action.
Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center, said, “For over 50 years, the J-frame revolver has provided firearm owners with an excellent personal protection firearm, designed to be lightweight and well suited for concealed carry. The new Performance Center Model 442 builds upon that heritage while delivering Performance Center enhancements designed to enrich the shooting experience. Shipping from the factory with Crimson Trace Lasergrips, the Performance Center Model 442 is a fantastic choice for concealed carry.”
Designed for concealed carry, the Performance Center Model 442 includes a Crimson Trace LG-105 laser grip with a red laser for quick target acquisition in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. Chambered in .38 S&W Special +P, this new revolver is double action only with a five-round capacity. Additional features include a stainless steel cylinder with high-polished cylinder flutes; a high-polished thumbpiece, plate screws, and trigger; and a Performance Center tuned action for a smoother, lighter trigger pull.
The Performance Center Model 442 revolver has an MSRP of $742. For more information about the Performance Center Model 442, including spec sheets and images, please click here.
For more information on Smith & Wesson products, please visit www.smith-wesson.com.
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Smith & Wesson 442 .38 S&W Special +P Revolver Hammerless - 162810 | Palmetto State Armory | $ 702.99 $ 519.99 |
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Smith & Wesson 442 .38 S&W Special +P Revolver Hammerless - 162810 | Palmetto State Armory | $ 702.99 $ 519.99 |
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Smith & Wesson Model 442 Revolver .38 S&W Special +P Hammerless , Black - 150544 | Palmetto State Armory | $ 591.99 $ 532.99 |
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Smith & Wesson Model 442 Revolver .38 S&W Special +P Hammerless , Black - 150544 | Palmetto State Armory | $ 702.99 $ 519.99 |
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Smith & Wesson 442 .38 Special Revolver, 1.875" Barrel, Fixed Sights, Blue - 150785 | Palmetto State Armory | $ 918.99 $ 834.99 |
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About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Corp. is a provider of quality firearms for personal protection, target shooting and hunting in the global consumer and professional markets. Smith & Wesson is world famous for its handguns and long guns sold under the Smith & Wesson, Performance Center, M&P, Thompson/Center Arms, and Gemtech® brands. Through its Manufacturing Services Division, Smith & Wesson Corp. also provides forging, machining, and precision plastic injection molding services to a wide variety of consumer goods companies. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.
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Whatever the reason may be, I would really like S&W to formally tell us why there is no internal frame lock on this. Several years ago, they reportedly “found” a stash of old frames without the lock, and they manufactured a run of them, but they sort of made a bit of a deal about it being a one-time thing.
Now we see this one… but no explanation. What’s going on!?
I’m also noticing that almost all the comments on this story are FIVE YEARS OLD!! What’s the deal on that? Is this a new offering or not?
I love my 442. It’s not from the Performance Center but it’s fine for me. Mine has no lock, and I see S&W has wisely not put one on this 442.
This article tells me enough to know that S&W is not for me. I have never owned one and now I know I won’t. I agree with Gigori, if the gun is not accurate why pay the big bucks for it. Close only counts in horseshoes.
The 442 needs an adjustable or replaceable front sight. Mine shoots way left. S&W will replace the barrel for $75, but that is no assurance that it will shoot to POA.
Pretty gun, but unless and until S&W abandons their stupid 10 yard “standard”, whereby if it hits the target at ten yards it meets company “standard” and they will not correct defeciencies at 15, 25, or more yards, no way in hell would I gamble that much money on a gun that may be useless at distances farther than across a card table.
I’d prefer it with an XS BigDot front sight rather than a laser.
I have a 642 Snubbie and it’s good for its purpose. It’s under my truck seat in a holster for unexpected close encounters, carry it as a BUG gun, take it hiking, use CCI snake shot and was able to get rid of my Taurus Judge. I can find all five shots on a IDPA cardboard target at 7 yards.
I took the laser grips off my 442, wasn,t enough grip to get a good hold, I shoot it at 25 yds. and it shoots good. no accuracy problems at all. I was under the impression that you should only use deadly force when someone was to do great bodily harm to you or put there hands on you. your not supposed to shoot across parking lots to defend someone else.
Where is the “Hillary” hole?