642 vs 442

The 442 is better looking

The 642/442 format is one that everyone should own one of. I'd get whichever one you like better. I've back-pocket-carried my 442 surf-fishing. I clean it, including a spray-down with Rem-Oil, wipe it off. No rust, no problems. I personally like the lack of "bright-and-shiny" for a personal defense weapon.

Les

Beats me.

Les

Thumb piece and trigger too. I have a 438 and had to resort to wax to protect them. The cylinder has not been a problem for me. My holster is rubbing the thumb piece so it is hard to protect, I should be getting one from a stainless model next week to replace it. It will look a little goofy but I don't care.

Heads 442 Tails 642

442, with pearl or ivory grips, great CCW

I pocket carry a 442 during the summer months and don't have any issues with rust.

You can also go with a 342, which has the titanium cylinder.

+1 on the looks. I’ve been carrying my 442 in SE FL every day for about a year still looks almost new.

my brother in law has the 442 and he doesnt bother oiling it.
I think the mild wear looks great.
the aluminum frame won't deteriorate any more than a pop can would.

OK, Does the 442 "blue" hold up better than that the 642 "silver paint/clearcoat"?

My 442 non-lock is usually in a Blackhawk size 3, in my back pocket of Carrhart pants at home on the farm, and it goes everywhere with me. I crawl up under trucks and tractors with it between my butt and the ground, even on gravel. I hate to admit it, but I've dropped it a couple of times too, (still holstered). Whatever that black finish is, it's really tough. It still looks new.

Les

I like the 442 better for looks but it does have a crabon steel cylinder that can rust

Got my 442 back from S&W and tried it out today. No more misfires. They put in a longer firing pin. I think some of the S&W came in with small firing pins for some reason and I had one. Fixed now, and a four day turn around time how can you beat that plus they paid for it.

SS makes good target

Hello friends and neighbors // 442 my SD/HD weapons are blue/black