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Smith & Wesson
Model 442
Smith & Wesson Revolver 442 .38 Spl +P Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:6.313-in Height:No Data
Barrel:1.875-in Weight:15-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (125 grain bullet)106625
  • Recoil Factor (125 grain bullet)6.45 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity5 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor50%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:1993 -
Caliber:.38 Spl +P
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action only (DAO)
Safety:
Cylinder:5-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:Uncle Mike's boot
Sights:serrated ramp front, fixed notch rear
Notes:carbon steel barrel
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$532.00Used Est:$395.00
Last Update:1/27/2023
About the Gun

The Model 442 Centennial Airweight is a double-action only (DAO) revolver based on Smith & Wesson's 'J'-frame, incorporating a fully enclosed hammer.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .38 Special +P
Alias: .38 Smith & Wesson Special +P
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:125 grains
MV:853 ft/sec ME:202 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

In 1974, SAAMI established standards for a .38 Special cartridge with a gunpowder load that generated a higher firing pressure than the standard cartridge. Designated with a +P suffix, this cartridge has a significant, but not huge, increase in performance over the standard .38 Special cartridge.

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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Perfect pocket PD in 38 or less
By tgiv on 12 Feb 2018
Often sold to beginner women and pocket carry guys since it's foolproof wheel, low recoil and .38 has enough Muzzle Energy desired + CT laser grips = better hits BUT for a few dollars more a beginner that may graduate to larger calibers later might find a better investment in Ruger's smoother trigger LCR .357 mag, which can begin shooting .38's if preferred. CT also equips the latter, even in green.