s&w model 442

Smith & Wesson Model 442 Revolver -The Smith & Wesson J-Frame has become the most popular small frame personal defense revolver on the market. Also, with decades of reliable performance to its credit, the J-frame line offers models capable of firing .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .38 S&W Special and the more powerful. However, 357 Magnum loads. Furthermore, smith & Wesson offers these revolvers from our production, M&P, Pro Series, and Classics lines in three diverse hammer designs; internal, exposed and shrouded.

• Purpose: Personal Protection and Professional/Duty
• Alluminum Alloy Frame
• Carbon Steel Cylinder
• Small Internal Hammer Frame
• Made in the USA

S&W Centennial is a family of revolvers made by Smith & Wesson on the “J-Frame”. Depending upon caliber, the cylinder holds either 5 (9mm, .38 spl, .357 magnum), 6 (.32 magnum), 7 (.22 magnum), or 8 (.22 LR), cartridges. Centennials feature a fully enclosed (internal) hammer, which makes them Double Action Only (DAO) firearms. However, like all other “J-frame” Smith & Wesson revolvers, they have a swing-out cylinder. Moreover, centennial models have been made in different versions like PD “Personal Defense”, LS “Lady Smith”, and M&P “Military & Police”

Furthermore, the Smith & Wesson Model 40 originally debuted as the Centennial in 1952 and was renamed the Model 40 in 1957. Also, the Model 40 is chambered in .38 special and has a five-round capacity. However, it is a snub-nose revolver with a 1 7/8-inch barrel. Morover, it is built on Smith & Wesson’s J-frame and weighs 21 oz. empty. Furthermore, the revolver was made with a grip safety as some shooters could not get used to the idea of firing a revolver without cocking the hammer.^[3]

Smith & Wesson reintroduced this model in 2007 as a collector’s piece with some models featuring a case hardened finish by Doug Turnbull.^[4]

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