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Old 12-02-2016, 10:09 AM
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Default Smith & Wesson Airweight 38's guaranteed on roster for 2017?

I can't get one right now due to 1 in 30, but I want to put a 638 on layaway to lock in a good price.

But I won't be able to get it until next month.

It has me worried that I may throw a down payment away if it doesn't come back on roster.

But it's an Airweight Smith and they're always unchanged and come back on roster. But anything could happen I suppose.

Any guarantees that they'll be there when I want to finish paying? What should I do?
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Old 12-02-2016, 10:44 AM
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Nothing is guaranteed until the company pays the mordita for the gun.

If you're worried, check the S&W press release page at their web site.
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Theres usually plenty in the private sales. I just got a 442 no lock and OMG i Love it. I put the Hogue bantam grips on it and i was shooting it just as well as my fullsize guns. Its an awesome lil gun.
If i were you, id figure out a way to buy it now, just to be safe.
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Old 12-03-2016, 8:57 AM
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It'll still be there.

I think the X42 makes more sense, though.
Think about how you want to carry it and pick a model to suit. I have a 642 as I wanted something light for pocket carry. Probably not a big concern but I didn't want the partially exposed hammer of the 638 possibly introducing lint, dust, etc. Also, for me, I can get a higher grip on the 642.

However, if you want something that you will carry IWB/OWB, a steel model like the 640 might be a better choice. Or even a 3" Chief's Special.

I haven't had operational problems with my 642 but recently a gunsmith found it had some excessive wear; required a barrel replacement and yoke repair at the factory. This was a gun that was well cared for and was not fed a steady diet of +P. Round count slightly over 1200. I may have had one that left the factory a little tweaked, but downside to the aluminum frames is that it is more susceptible to wear and tear.

That said, I like J-frames better than almost any other handgun. For me, they fit my hand better than semi-autos. I have toyed with the idea of going to all-revolver for carry and home protection but haven't made the leap - mostly because I appreciate the Glock platform and simplicity and it's hard to argue against the extra 6 rounds.
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Call or eMail S&W.

It is the only way to know for sure.



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Love my model 442!
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I went with the 442. I checked the calender and if I time it right I should be able to pick it up Friday the 30th or Saturday the 31st if my lgs doesn't do anything weird like closing for New Year's.
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I love my 442 on a daily basis.

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Nice collection of tools sp!

If I dros this gun on Friday the 30th can I still pick it up on Jan 9-10 even if it's not on roster?
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My 442 is my carry gun. No ever notices it just chilling in my pocket.
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442 w/o Lock here. It's my new hiking/car gun. Sold my G27 n all my 45 GAP Glocks.
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If it actually dropped off the roster on 31 Dec, and you weren't in possession, you might be hosed; I'm trying I remember other similar situations and seems you have to be in possession while still active on the roster.

Nice choice though!
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Any chance you are military or retired military? I believe S&W still has a $30 rebate available.
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Love my 442 also!
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I want to put a 638 on layaway....
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If it actually dropped off the roster on 31 Dec, and you weren't in possession, you might be hosed; I'm trying I remember other similar situations and seems you have to be in possession while still active on the roster.

Nice choice though!
Rule is, if it's on Roster when you DROS, it can be delivered even if it ages-out (not if removed by DOJ for 'cause').

But, if things work out that you can't pick up inside 30 days, would have to re-DROS, and if it has fallen off the Roster, that will fail.
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^^^ Well... at least you started out on the right foot.



I have the older Model 38 & 49 and prefer them over the newer 442 that I just bought, but the 442 model is the only "no lock" version I could find. And it seems a few CA stores don't know of that version, carry only the lock version. For the same price I ordered the no lock and waited a bit.
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Why not get a Ruger LCR?
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A 442 is my EDC.
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I have the older Model 38 & 49 and prefer them over the newer 442 that I just bought, but the 442 model is the only "no lock" version I could find. And it seems a few CA stores don't know of that version, carry only the lock version. For the same price I ordered the no lock and waited a bit.
Same here , every LGS here didn't know about the non lock 442 or the fact it S&W makes a moon clip version
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I too have the 442 all black one. Its a pain in the butt hole to shoot accurately at distance but i trust it with my life as a back up for contact shots. If you can find one, buy one. If i had an extra i would sell it to you but unfortunately i only have the one and will not let it go. Good luck.
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What should I do?
Nothing to do but kick back and get ready to smoke a 'J' ........... frame that is.

Can't speak for the 442, but my 638 benefited from a bit of internal polishing and a Wilson Combat spring kit.

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