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The Model 442 is build on Smith & Wessons's "J-Frame". It is part of the "Centennial" line of revolvers that were introduced in 1952 to mark the 100 year anniversary of Smith & Wesson (though this particular model was not introduced until 1990). Because of its place in the Centennial line, this gun is also known as the "S&W Model 442 Centennial". Recently, Smith & Wesson dropped the centennial line (their centennial was over 50 years ago) but continues to produce this gun as simply the Model 442. | The Model 442 is build on Smith & Wessons's "J-Frame". It is part of the "Centennial" line of revolvers that were introduced in 1952 to mark the 100 year anniversary of Smith & Wesson (though this particular model was not introduced until 1990). Because of its place in the Centennial line, this gun is also known as the "S&W Model 442 Centennial". Recently, Smith & Wesson dropped the centennial line (their centennial was over 50 years ago) but continues to produce this gun as simply the Model 442. | ||
The gun was constructed entirely of stainless steel until 1995 when it was switched to aluminum and designated "airweight". For this reason the gun is also sometimes | The gun was constructed entirely of stainless steel until 1995 when it was switched to aluminum and designated "airweight". For this reason the gun is also sometimes refered to as the "S&W Model 442 Airweight. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 13:01, 28 September 2013
The Model 442 is build on Smith & Wessons's "J-Frame". It is part of the "Centennial" line of revolvers that were introduced in 1952 to mark the 100 year anniversary of Smith & Wesson (though this particular model was not introduced until 1990). Because of its place in the Centennial line, this gun is also known as the "S&W Model 442 Centennial". Recently, Smith & Wesson dropped the centennial line (their centennial was over 50 years ago) but continues to produce this gun as simply the Model 442.
The gun was constructed entirely of stainless steel until 1995 when it was switched to aluminum and designated "airweight". For this reason the gun is also sometimes refered to as the "S&W Model 442 Airweight.
Specifications
(1993 - Present)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Weight: 0.94 lbs (0.425 kg)
- Length: 6.31 in (16.0 cm)
- Barrel length: 1.88 in (4.7 cm)
- Capacity: 5-Round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: DAO
The Smith & Wesson Model 442 has been used by the following actors in the following movies:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular | Chris Evans | Ryan | 2004 | |
| Jack Reacher | David Oyelowo | Detective Emerson | 2012 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Minds / "In Heat' (S3E17) | Police officer | 2008 | ||
| The Good Guys | Bradley Whitford | Dan Stark | 2010-2011 | |
| The Walking Dead - Season 3 | Nick Gomez | Tomas | 2010- | |
| Elementary | Aidan Quinn | Capt. Gregson | 2012- |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all weapons produced by Smith & Wesson
- Smith & Wesson Model 640 - Another member of the original "Centennial" line.
- Smith & Wesson Model 642 - Another member of the original "Centennial" line.