not bad at all. I have carried it 3-4 years now. I will take a picture tomorrow.
I have saw the black on the 4xx series smiths wear off rather easily from a holster.
And I know someone with a silver airweight that has a skeckled finish from some sweat.
My vote is for the stainless 640.
Even the stainless metal will wear off in certain areas in time.
Maybe if you can stand pocket carry, the finish will last!
And I know someone with a silver airweight that has a skeckled finish from some sweat.
My vote is for the stainless 640.
Even the stainless metal will wear off in certain areas in time.
Maybe if you can stand pocket carry, the finish will last!
Good looking grips.
I also have had both, and like others, my only complaint was the finish on the 642, but that was not really a big deal. I don’t put them on display.
One of my daughters has a 442 that was my carry for awhile. I damaged my hand, and the shape of the grip is no longer doable for me, but other than that, I would be happy with either. But I do prefer the older ones.
One of my daughters has a 442 that was my carry for awhile. I damaged my hand, and the shape of the grip is no longer doable for me, but other than that, I would be happy with either. But I do prefer the older ones.
Thanks they have held up well.
Owned both over the years, I like the black finish better. If you get the 442 put down a base layer of white nail polish on the front sight serrations, let dry over night then a coat or two of Neon Orange and that front sight will be easy to find.
Have owned both. Still have the 442 with laser grips. Also have a Ruger LCR .357 mag. , a Taurus 850 CIA that's all titanium with laser grips, and a Taurus .380 acp snubbie.
