s&w 442 on the way... (chosen over a LCR)

[harmon rabb]

I've been wanting to expand my arsenal of carry guns (different guns for different dress) and was thinking of picking up a LCR. Then I happened to log onto Bud's and find new s&w 442's at a nice price, so I placed an order

I've heard the LCR has a nicer trigger, but I figure the 442 is something that will last a lifetime, whereas the LCR may not be.

Thoughts?

(link to the 442 at buds if anyone wants one: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/26306)

 

[gglass]

Thoughts... Good choice for flawed reasons. There is nothing in the materials or workmanship of the LCR that would not allow it to be around for two or three lifetimes.

 

[harmon rabb]

well, as long as it was a good choice, i'll live with the fact my reasoning may have been off

 

[m2steven]

based upon my SP101, I'd say the ruger might be as good a revolver as is the 442. I actually went to the shop last may or june to buy an LCP, but purchased a 642 snubby instead. The trigger is very good, good enough. Not as good as that on the LCP. It's insanely good. I hear the LCP is more comfortable to shoot than the 642. Maybe not so with the 442.

My impression is that the LCP would probably last a lifetime as well. I know it's made out of polymer type material (other than barrel and other internals), but it is getting great performance reviews.

I'm happy I purchased my 642, but would love to have the LCP to shoot as well.

 

[jad0110]

I've heard the LCR has a nicer trigger, but I figure the 442 is something that will last a lifetime, whereas the LCR may not be.

LCRs have a very smooth trigger right out of the box, but dry fire that 442 a few thousand times and it too should slicken up quite nicely.

I own a 642 that works great for me as a pocket gun. I have no plans on replacing it any time soon. BTW, the trigger on my 642 is as smooth (or smoother) than the LCR's I've handled.

 

[Haywood]

I like my 442. I have dry fired a lot and with the help of Tetra Oil it has a nice smooth action. The main thing I like is the 442 grip seems to be thinner. I can grab it from my front pocket, pull ,and shoot. It may just be me.

 

[chuckusaret]

I've heard the LCR has a nicer trigger, but I figure the 442 is something that will last a lifetime, whereas the LCR may not be.

The way you talk you must be expecting to live well into your 100's. I would guess both weapons, with minimum care, will last at least two lifetimes. I like my LCR-LG much better than the 642 plus the cost was less.

 

[harmon rabb]

well, i'm not that old (only 31) and i take pretty good care of myself, so i like choosing guns that could last me 40+ years.

 

[m2steven]

I meant "LCR" and not "LCP".

 

[RatDrall]

442 was a good choice.

 

[Broken Anvil]

You did good. I carry a S&W 649 and love it. You didn't miss out on anything by not buying into the rage of "fantastic plastic". Get you a pair of Uncle Mikes grips for those +P loads and you're set to go.

 

[fxstchewy]

442 is my pocket CCW, can't go wrong with it.

 

[chuckusaret]

I have several Colt revolvers, one is 109 years young and the other is 112 years young. Both are great shooters with the right ammo.

 

[ArmedBear]

There is nothing in the materials or workmanship of the LCR that would not allow it to be around for two or three lifetimes.

People trust plastic a little too much. Synthetic materials break down. Metals can, also.

That said, I'm glad that the LCR has introduced more serious competition into this niche. I have a 642, and the trigger is actually quite good, with no work on it. However, S&W could easily get sloppy, if they own the market. So, even if I don't own the LCR, or plan to buy one, I still benefit from its being around.

 

[jad0110]

That said, I'm glad that the LCR has introduced more serious competition into this niche. I have a 642, and the trigger is actually quite good, with no work on it. However, S&W could easily get sloppy, if they own the market. So, even if I don't own the LCR, or plan to buy one, I still benefit from its being around.

An excellent point. It's a win-win.

 

[WMK1911]

Luv my 642. 500 rounds through it smoooooth as butter just a different color than the 442. Good choice shoot it, shoot it, shoot it, you made a great choice.

 

[DAdams]

Good choice. I have run the heck out of my 642. LCR is a strong contender at a reasonable price. Still doesn't have the long term proven track record of the J Frame Alloy Centennial Series.....time will tell.

 

[BlayGlock]

Now that S&W has a no lock 442 coming out I am torn between that and the LCR. Every LCR that I have shot or dry-fired has had a nicer trigger out-of-the-box. However, it does not quite have the proven track record.

I have several S&W revolvers and would like to give my buisness to Ruger to enocurage more of this kind of innovation.