Posted: 10/20/2010 8:21:40 PM EDT
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Dear arfcom,
My buddy finally got his store and FLL set up so it's time to order some toys. Looking at a j frame on the catalog and there are 2 versions of the 442 (one is called the pro) that look IDENTICAL on the smith and wesson website but differ by 20-30 dollars. Any thoughts? Look, this is the "pro" version: http://www.gunshopfinder.com/smithandwesson/smith_and_wesson_178041.asp Looks just like a regular 442 to me... |
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The pro is cut to take full moon clips. I personally do not think I would trust using moon clips in my defensive revolver. (If they get bent they can cause reliablity problems.)
The Pro model does not have the lock- that would make it worth the extra $ to me. RRA15 |
I bought myself a Smith 442-1 Pro this summer. It has the option of using full moon clips, speed loaders, speed strips, or loose rounds. The 442 Pro also has a blacked stainless steel cylinder, +P rated and no lock. Cost me $384 and it replaced my old 442 that I had for 16 yrs before I sold it.
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