Smith and Wesson 442 Centennial Airweight Review

Smith and Wesson 442-1 Centennial Airweight #smithandwesson #snubnose #jframe #centennial #airweight #.38special #.38special+P #S&W

[@frankbutta9344]

Both revolvers are very nice. Thanks for Sharing! 👍👍👍👍

[@waynecustis]

Really enjoying your channel nice break from all the polymer guns

[@thedailydefender1408]

Hey thanks, it’s been fun for me too. I moved back to DA /SA about 3 years ago and mostly metal frame guns although I really have to tip my hat to what H&K are doing. Also can’t take away the ease of use and trainability with striker fired guns. The revolvers are just kind of an old school treat. Glad you like the channel. Hope to get a few more semi auto vids up shortly.

[@yinsloth5001]

Smith & Wesson conver here the 6906 really impressed me.

[@paulbervid1610]

That is a great gun. It is also very manageable with regular grips and a bk or Tyler t j frame grip adapter. A 438 is also an awesome gun.

[@thedailydefender1408]

Thanks for the comment, I agree the stock rubber grips did a great job and were still small and concealable. I had yet to try an Altamont wood stock (minus what is currently coming on the Classic series) so wanted to give it a whirl on this one. Very happy with the results and about a 1/3 of the price of the Eagle secret service grips.

[@SheepDog44]

I own several, thanks for sharing 🇺🇸

[@thedailydefender1408]

You bet thanks for the comment.

[@staceyroberts9177]

Love all the Js but I’m old school and there is just something special about the model 36 Chief’s Special.

[@thedailydefender1408]

Totally agree, kind of where it all started and just a neat little firearm all the way around, with a ton of great history.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

I own a model 329PD with scandium infused aluminum frame and I took the titanium cylinder off mine and installed a model 629 stainless steel cylinder on instead. A light 44 magnum/44 Special nonetheless. Under 29 ounces.

[@thedailydefender1408]

Thanks for the comment, that sounds pretty cool.

[@jasonashley4579]

I put a crimson trace laser boot grip on my 442 no lock model, keep it stoked with Corbon or underwood +P ammo, they're great guns I just wish they had a more durable finish on them.

[@thedailydefender1408]

Thanks for the comment, I was just talking to a friend of mine about crimson trace grips, I assume you like them? I haven’t had any issues with the finish on mine but it’s not a daily carry either.

[@jasonashley4579]

@@thedailydefender1408 yes I do like them on the j frame models due to the lack of sights, if smith would offer a pinned front blade that could be replaced with say a big dot night sight or something high viz I'd probably just replace the front sight and forget about the laser.

[@thedailydefender1408]

@@jasonashley4579 yeah great point, have no idea in this day and age why they don’t try to something a little better w that front sight as there is little to work w/ already on the j frames, almost like Glock sticking w/ their horrible plastic sights, just don’t get it…

[@jasonashley4579]

@@thedailydefender1408 the only thing I do to my Glocks is replace the factory sights with trijicon HD night sights.

[@22Phanatic]

Actually they still offer the 442 without the lock brand new I think in black / blue only

[@thedailydefender1408]

You are absolutely correct, not exactly sure why that model escapes the lock but it does.

[@WorldClassSatanist]

What's the name of that grip and where can I find it?

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Amazon

[@seerstone8982]

I would like to see someone produce a video of them firing a gun with the key lock, and it locking up?

[@thedailydefender1408]

That would be interesting, I think the reality is it doesn’t happen or is extremely rare otherwise we hear about in forums, vids, etc…and we just don’t see it. I think it’s an eyesore more than anything else. I wish new ownership would do away with the lock but then I wonder if they are concerned with devaluing everyone gun who has one on it?

[@seerstone8982]

@@thedailydefender1408 I watched a lot of people shooting key lock gun's on You Tube video's. I haven't seen the key lock, self engage once.

[@thedailydefender1408]

@@seerstone8982 I’m sure it’s happened….but to your point you don’t actually see it occurring. I’ve owned a couple classic series pistols and while they don’t have “that feel” of the original guns there is absolutely nothing wrong with them IMO and seem well made and quite stout in their mfg and assembly. Triggers have been good too. Although I will say I’ll pick up the odd one in a shop and find some fit and finish issues from time to time.

[@paulbarnett3578]

Where did you get the wood grips?

[@thedailydefender1408]

Oh boy, that goes back a bit honestly it may have been Amazon or eBay.

[@omel2335]

I'm new here, sorry if I sound naive, but is there any particular reason for the blurred face? Thanks

[@bernardcohen3245]

He’s probably around people at work who are liberal

[@omel2335]

@@bernardcohen3245 Thank you for your answer. I appreciate it

[@jking8408]

I believe the trigger is case hardened

[@thedailydefender1408]

Hmmm could be….my thinking would be all the modern production models would have MIM parts but perhaps the trigger isn’t

[@jking8408]

You’re probably right,but that’s just what I heard here on KZbin

[@thedailydefender1408]

You’ve peaked my curiosity I’ll have to do some research on that. @@jking8408

[@jking8408]

@@thedailydefender1408let me know what u find!

[@thedailydefender1408]

So went to a number of sources / forums and it would certainly appear that these (triggers and hammers) are indeed MIM parts with a coating or finish but probably not actual case hardening. I don’t have any particular issue with MIM parts as long as they are done right, I get the whole “current mfg process” and the repeatability of MIM and don’t think you can argue they are probably better physically but I just have something for the old school parts and fitment of them. But I also get that all that individual handy work didn’t produce uniformity from one gun to the next. Just part of the whole S&W experience IMO. @@jking8408

[@hey6548]

I just got one new and it came in a cardboard box

[@thedailydefender1408]

Yep all the new ones come in the smith and Wesson dark blue box these days. They really should bring back a vintage retro box.

[@Coach_cesar]

They sell em on amazon for 20

[@jameswagner5098]

I refuse to subscribe to anyone afraid to show their face.

[@LUVDOGS1954]

he explains why in an earlier video....his face has nothing to do with his quality content

[@Peter-der-gute-vegane-Hirte]

Show your face too

[@wilcoxin124]

Ok, then don't.

[@danielswartz6818]

Why hide your face. Are you afraid of the boogie man? Can’t believe anyone who is afraid could do anything worth watching.