Is there anyone who doesn't own a S&W 442/642?

[fastbolt]

I sometimes carry a m37 (no lock) and own a 66-3 that's too bulky for carry. But I usually carry a semiauto as I get more rounds and I shoot them better, on the whole.

Springmom

More than a little sense in those comments.

FWIW, I'm somewhat surprised that as many folks have answered that they own one of the J-frame Airweights as the poll reflects.

They're harder to shoot as well as larger models or some semiauto pistols. I'm no exception. I just work at it harder than many folks I know and observe. That and the fact that I've spent many years shooting DA revolvers.

I wouldn't carry any of my J-frames as off-duty weapons if I couldn't qualify with them as well as I do on the standard service pistol qualification courses of fire. I won't willingly sacrifice practical accuracy and controllability to the point where I can't use training & practice to make it work for me.

 

[1BLINDREF]

OK - At the time of this post, over 350 people have hit the poll (thank you )

Almost 25% of those 350+ have a 442 or 642 at this time.

I think that is a significant percentage considering that it only one specific model of gun when there are SO many different choices for a CCW, even models that are very similar (DAO/shrouded hammer, bobbed hammer, j-frame size wheel guns).

That has me thinking ( ) if there is another model gun that is as widely owned (percentage wise) as a 442/642 S&W.
Maybe a 10/22 or an 870??

There have been some pretty interesting comments along the way - some people just plain hate them, some people can't shoot them well (or don't want to put the time into learning to shoot them well), some people can't handle the recoil, some people say the recoil is not bad, some people love them and think they are the best CCWs out right now, and some people wouldn't buy a S&W if they were the only game in town.

Please continue to hit the poll and add your comments

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

 

[berettaprofessor]

No 442/642; like many others, I opted for a 638

I love polls...no matter how they're done, the wording messes them up. I voted "no" here although a 638 is almost a 642.

 

[BlkHawk73]

Not ashamed one bit to say I don't Don't own any S&W's actually. Don't see myself owning one either. Just don't get excited over them like many do. Visually they do nothing for me and the few 've held, didn't feel comfirtable in the hand.

 

[deputy tom]

I truely believe that the 642 is one of the best pocket revolvers ever made.I've had all manners of J-frames and the 642 is my favorite.YMMV.tom.

 

[ezypikns]

Had one. Sold it.

I simply can't tolerate the recoil of a J frame with boot grips. It's just me. They're fine weapons for most. I do have a Model 36 with oversize Pachmayr grips that's one of my favorites, but not for a CCW. And an old Model 10 that has the sweetest double action trigger ever. So it's not revolvers, It's just those little boot grips.

 

[1BLINDREF]

I love polls...no matter how they're done, the wording messes them up. I voted "no" here although a 638 is almost a 642.

I purposely worded it that way because I was curious as to how many people owned the 442/642 model itself, not other S&W J-frames.

Thats why I put this: "I carry a different model wheel gun" option in the poll

Again, my reasoning behind this poll was no matter which gun forum I'm on - even AR15.com, there are always posts about people having and carrying a 442/642.

 

[SDGlock23]

I got a 642. I carry it in my front right pocket in a DeSantis Nemesis. Loads are Speer 135gr +P short barrel GD's. I only carry it when i cannot carry one of my Glocks on me.

 

[sm]

I did, but I don't, so I can't.

 

[Otony]

I have owned a S&W 40, a S&W 640, and now muddle through with a S&W 432.

Close, but no Macanudo.

 

[BlindJustice]

My J-frame is a Model 60-15 3" Bbl. .357 Mag. with
adjustable rear sight, plain ramp front. I like the full length
ejector rod. I limit it to .38 Special +P. Fun to shoot.

Randall

 

[JCMAG]

Loving the 442. When not in a place that prohibits firearms, I always have my 442 in my pocket. It's so comfortable to pocket carry that there isn't a compelling reason to take it out. Except when the pants come off. Then there is a danger of running it through the washer. Not interested in finding out what happens then.

 

[TonyB]

is there anyone who doesn't own a 642?....
yes......commies.

 

[searcher451]

Have to confess not only to not owning one but also to having absolutely no interest whatsoever in owning one, now or in the immediate future. I do have a long list of want-to-own guns, however ... none of them S&Ws.

 

[Autolycus]

I don't have one. However I do see one in the future, when the funds are there.

 

[fastbolt]

One of the younger guys recently discovered the 642 after listening to a couple of us talk about them and watching us train with various J-frames. He came across a great deal on a lightly used 642-2 and picked it up. He's been practicing with it. Carries it as an approved backup weapon. Likes it and shoots it reasonably well.

Shortly after that he influenced another guy to try his 642-2. That fellow's 642-2 is on order.

 

[Archer1945]

When I carry a small gun it is my PPK, otherwise I carry my 4' XD45C and sometimes my XD9SC. The wheel gun I will be carrying, when the holster comes in, will either be a S&W 25 Mountain Gun or 625 Mountain Gun in 45LC.

 

[orionengnr]

While I'm a big fan of S&W revolvers, I'm somewhat less a fan of j-frames. I simply shoot an equivalent sized semi auto pistol better.

Now, when we get to K/L/N frames, I'm in and am working to find a workable carry method.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Don't own, nor have I ever owned a S&W product.

 

[Kind of Blued]

It seems I may be one of the few that has a 642/442 AND a Kahr PM9. It seems people trade one for the other. What's wrong with having two BUGs?

 

[sasquatch]

I own both a 342Ti and a 342PD. Both are extremely lightweight, and not that difficult to shoot. Can't imagine being without one or the other.

 

[bonza]

I bought a (silver) 442 Airweight about 12 years ago. I too prefer pocket carry when I can, which is most of the time, & the 442 is ideal for that. I practice with equivalent strength reloads, but I bought a box of Winchester 110gn Silvertips (non +P) when I got the revolver & just use them when I carry, but only have ten rounds left. Haven't seen them around lately, are they still available? What non +P rounds do you guys recommend?

 

[plw45]

I don't...yet.

 

[KiltedClaymore]

nope, never had one. looking at the poll results, it seems your hypothesis was incorrect!

 

[Ethereal]

Finally picked one up awhile ago, a 642. Couldn't last I guess, it finally sucked me. The only reason I'm selling mine is because I'm replacing it with a 940! To me though the best it has going for it is also it's one drawback-the size. I have large hands though, but for disappearing inside a pocket--they're the best.