Constant Companion

[KevH]

Here are some pics of my S&W 442. This gun has been my constant companion 365 days a year for the past seven years. I've also used it to teach a few folks about how to shoot a J-frame.

If you were wondering what an aluminum J-frame wearing CT grips looks like that lives in a Kramer pocket holster or in a Renegade ankle rig looks like after some years of abuse..well...here you go. I carry it as my backup on duty and off-duty and it's damn near a part of me now. If this thing could tell stories it would have some good ones.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/KevH/sw442_zpsb05f86c4.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/KevH/media/sw442_zpsb05f86c4.jpg.html)


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/KevH/sw442_2_zpsd3b23523.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/KevH/media/sw442_2_zpsd3b23523.jpg.html)

[TR675]

Nice to see a well used j.

How old are those CT grips? I've heard that the rubber on the back starts to peel off after a while. I've got the older hard plastic CT boot grips. They're ok but I'd like them better if they were cushy.

[KevH]

They're from '08 I believe. They're coming apart a bit behind the trigger guard and a little bit on the backstrap. The gun is no beauty queen and they still work just fine. I prefer the covered backstrap as it changes the grip angle to be perfect for me.

[45dotACP]

Something about a well carried gun with finish wear just speaks to me. :)

[LSP552]

Nice "working"revolver Kev. I have one that looks just like it, minus the CT grips. I've been on the fence about which model CT to get (405/105) but am leaning towards the 405. Do they cause you any problems in the pocket? I'm using the Kramer also.

Thanks and stay safe.

Ken

[KevH]

No problems in the pocket and cause no extra bulk. Can't see em in the daytime, but work pretty well at night.

[Savage Hands]

Mine is still new :cool:

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad251/SShenaniguns/20140430_214944-1_zpsdvzfwok0.jpg

[LSP552]

No problems in the pocket and cause no extra bulk. Can't see em in the daytime, but work pretty well at night.

Thanks, just what I needed to know.

Ken

[Chuck Haggard]

I have 405s on my pocket 642, and they work great for that role, but I am on my second set and they are also starting to come apart. It's getting a bit annoying.