IMHO you have made a good choice on the 442.. In 50 years that revolver will still be reliable,,can't say that about the magazines in my 1911's, BHP's, Sigs, Glocks and Ruger's ...that 65-3" is a real Gem. to carry..had one but traded it for a 2 1/2" model 19 with adjustable sights..wish i had kept the 3"...the 2 1/2' sights hang up on clothes when removing from the front or rear jeans pocket which i prefer...also all these auto's tend to stay in the gunsafe when i 'am out and about outside my home (doing yard work,vehicle maintenance and hunting)..i have displaced many a varmit and snake with my dependale revolver..