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Smith & Wesson Performance Center Pro Model 442 38 Special Revolver - Blue/Black, 1.87" Barrel, 5 Rounds, Polymer Grips, Iron Sights

   23 Reviews
| 4 Questions & Answers
Model: 178041
 
Condition: Factory New
 
Bud's Item Number: 61695
 
UPC: 022188780413
 
MFG: S&W

Smith & Wesson Performance Center Pro Model 442 38 Special Revolver
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  • FAMILY:442 Series
  •  MODEL:442
  •  TYPE:Revolver
  •  ACTION:Double Action Only
  •  FINISH:Blue
  •  STOCK/FRAME:Alloy Frame
  •  STOCK/GRIPS:Rubber Grips
  •  CALIBER/GAUGE:38 Special
  •  CAPACITY:5
  •  BARREL:1.87"
  •  OVERALL LENGTH:6.31"
  •  SIGHTS:Fixed
  •  ADDL INFO:Pro-Series
  •  ADDL INFO:No Key Lock
  •  ADDL INFO:Cylinder Cut for Moon Clips

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Smith & Wesson Performance Center Pro Model 442 38 Special Revolver
Model
178041
Condition
Factory New
Bud's Item #
61695
UPC
022188780413
Manufacturer
S&W
  • FAMILY:442 Series
  •  MODEL:442
  •  TYPE:Revolver
  •  ACTION:Double Action Only
  •  FINISH:Blue
  •  STOCK/FRAME:Alloy Frame
  •  STOCK/GRIPS:Rubber Grips
  •  CALIBER/GAUGE:38 Special
  •  CAPACITY:5
  •  BARREL:1.87"
  •  OVERALL LENGTH:6.31"
  •  SIGHTS:Fixed
  •  ADDL INFO:Pro-Series
  •  ADDL INFO:No Key Lock
  •  ADDL INFO:Cylinder Cut for Moon Clips

23 Reviews. 4.7 out of 5 Stars!
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William W on 12/30/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have bought several guns from Buds and each and every one of the transactions has been easy. The gun arrived within a few days and was a beauty! I will keep buying from Buds as they make it easy to buy and have quick shipping times. Thanks!

John O on 10/03/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

great trigger for what it is Light small, and Accurate Price was good Put a 100 rounds through with no issues only issue is Moon clips are hard to load

Daniel M on 04/30/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fantastic. A fine revolver to last a lifetime.

Thomas B on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The 442-1 revolver purchased from Buds arrived in a timely manner, thanks Buds. It has a slightly recessed cylinder and came with three full moon clips to use, if desired. I successfully snapped five dummy rounds into one of the moon clips to just checked the loading/ejecting procedure. Worked fine. Which was as far as I could get testing moon clips. Pressing live rounds in past the fourth cartridge was impossible, without a tool. Gave up on that and proceeded to the range to field test this J frame five shot .38 Spl. Shooting at a distance of 7 yards on large targets went without incident. The trigger pull weight seems to be anywhere from 5-10 LBS. averageing #7 on my, Lyman digital gauge. A bit of a disappointment compared to my two year old standard model 442-1, which feels a bit lighter, smoother at average #5 pull. Whatever, maybe after 2-3 years of live rounds fired and 200-300 dry fires, this Pro Series .38, that cost me about another $93. more than the standard 442 will smooth up. I guess S&W got over on me. Not the first time I was fooled.

Michael E on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love my purchase of my 442 pro series everything extremely easy with buds website I’m a team buds member, so I use their layaway plan 90 days no charges firearm shipped to my FFL for transfer. I would definitely purchase from buds again, especially using their layaway plan.

Michael O on 11/14/2022
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

I have bought many new guns in my lifetime. I purchased this 442 and like any gun I gave it a quick once over at my FFL and put it in the box and brought it home. I was pretty excited about it so as soon as I got it home I got it out of the box and stated seeing how it felt and checking out the sights. After a few minutes I was noticing my sight picture didn’t look right so I looked at the rear channel thinking maybe it was off. As I’m looking at the sight channel I notice the front isn’t lining up with it. The barrel is about an 1/8” too far to the right. I’ve heard of things like this but I had never seen it myself. Had I seen this I would never had accepted it at the FFL. I will contact Smith & Wesson and see how they want to handle getting it back to them. This is too bad I really was excited about getting this one to add to my collection. So don’t just check for dings and scratches. Check those revolvers for straight barrels. I will hopefully be able to update this review with good news in the future.

Daniel A on 09/09/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my third purchase from Bud's and it's a winner. This is my first revolver and the Smith & Wesson J Frame was my first choice. Chose the 442 Performance Center Pro Series. Have shot about 200 rds thu it now and it is amazing. A little bit louder then my Glock and my 1911s but that's part of its charm. Great gun and I highly recommend it. Bud's has come thu for me again.

Stuart S on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a perfect get off me gun.

Kelly A B on 03/27/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am impressed with the "lower than expected" recoil of this revolver, loving the feel of this revolver the more I handle it. It is a very well built and will probably be my go to for conceal carry. Can not wait to target practice some more, nice groups at 20 feet, only shot 20 rounds so far the day I received it from my local FFL. This is my 2nd purchase from Buds. Buds has been my go to online shop for firearms not on hand at the local shops. Thanks for the smooth transaction.

Jordan B on 09/15/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome gun. though cylinder corrosion can be an issue on this carbon steel cylinder. Would be perfect if the cylinder was stainless steel like the barrel.

Questions & Answers

    • Answered
    Mark, this model does not have the internal lock. Full specs here >>> smith-wesson.com/sites/default/files/spec-sheets/178041%20-%20Model%20442%20Cylinder%20cut%20for%20moon%20clips.pdf ....Have a great day!
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    • Answered
    Ortis, no Sir. The Pro Series completes the line between main production and the Performance Center Series of Pistols (In between). Smith & Wesson Pro Series represents the next step from standard models. These firearms are offered with a variety of enhancements yet still remain true to "stock." Bringing competition specifications and features to factory models, the Pro Series offer that ready-to-go package while still maintaining production line integrity.
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    • Answered
    Yes it is see ******
    The Smith & Wesson 178041 442 Pro Series Revolver .*******38 SPL +P 1.875in 5rd Blued Full Moon Clip
    Smith & Wesson 442 Revolver Double Action Only Small 38 Special 1.875" Stainless Blue Rubber 5Rd Full Moon Clip Fired Case Fixed Sights 178041
    Action - Revolver
    Barrel Length - 1.875"
    Capacity - 5Rd
    Description - Full Moon Clip
    Firing casing - Fired Case
    Finish/Color - Blue
    Frame/Material - Stainless
    Caliber - 38 Special
    Grips/Stock - Rubber
    Manufacturer - Smith & Wesson
    Manufacturer part # - 178041
    Model - 442
    Sights - Fixed Sights
    Size - Small
    Type - Double Action Only
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    • Answered
    The cylinder for this particular model is cut for moon clips for speed of load/unload but the pistol will fire with out them. (The newest 442 is equipped with a cylinder designed to use moon clips for increased speed and efficiency in loading. The use of moon clips requires additional machining on the face of the cylinder to accommodate the width of the metal clips. While this is an attractive feature for those shooters who prefer moon clips, the modifications do not affect the ability to load the revolver in more traditional ways—like using dump pouches, speed strips, single round load, or speed loaders).
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