I love 3" Smith Revolvers

[SteveThePirate]

A bunch-o-pages ago, there was some talk about the 242. I just found a used one and ordered it. It looked like Tamara was a fan, and that's a good sign! I'm hoping to pick it up later this week.

Looking at it, I'm hoping to get the front sight swapped out for something like an XS (for a similar sight picture to my 43c) or a fiber optic. Since there weren't that many made, does anyone know which size front sight fits? Is it the same as other L frames, or, since it is an odd-duck Centennial model, does it take the same sights as similar J Frames?

Last, for holsters, again since they're so few they aren't often listed as supported models, do these fit holsters made for the 686+ 2.5/3" guns?

Thanks for any help!

[Lon]

Last, for holsters, again since they're so few they aren't often listed as supported models, do these fit holsters made for the 686+ 2.5/3" guns?

Thanks for any help!

If you’re talking about a holster for the 242, it should fit in 686 holsters.

[SteveThePirate]

If you’re talking about a holster for the 242, it should fit in 686 holsters.

Yes I am. I'm guessing it would only fit in the 7-shot 686 holsters. Thanks!

[SteveThePirate]

Following up. After some (frustrating) back and forth with S&W Customer Service, they informed me of the part number for the 242 front sight. It's the same as the pinned front sight on many J-Frames, with a height of .145. I ended up ordering a Hi-Viz J-frame sight and it installed without any issues.

[oregon45]

3" Python hanging out with a 3.5" N-frame:



And a 3" K-frame:

[Stephanie B]

3" Python hanging out with a 3.5" N-frame:

I’m getting a bad case of the wantsies for a 3.5” 27.

The gutters are saying “no”.

[Lon]

Playing around with one of them photo light box things.