Smith & Wesson Model 442 Airweight Ultimate Carry .38 Special +P Revolver – Matte Armornite, DAO, Night-Sighted
Smith & Wesson’s Model 442 Airweight Ultimate Carry is a Lipsey’s-exclusive Centennial J-frame built for discreet, dependable defense. Its aluminum-alloy frame keeps weight low without sacrificing strength, while a matte Armornite finish protects every surface. A DAO action, enclosed hammer, and modern night sights make this compact five-shot revolver a practical, purpose-driven carry piece straight from the factory.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows a few minor surface scratches and tiny blemishes consistent with light handling. The bore is bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory cardboard box (blue/white, factory label serial-numbered “EER5215” matching the revolver)
- Smith & Wesson factory paperwork
The Ultimate Carry variant upgrades the classic 442 with a heavy, shrouded 1.875-inch barrel that fully encloses the ejector rod, giving added rigidity and a clean profile.
An Armornite finish coats both the aluminum frame and steel cylinder for enhanced corrosion resistance and a uniform matte black appearance that won’t glare under light.
Performance details include chamfered charge holes, a beveled cylinder leading edge for smooth re-holstering, and titanium internal pins as part of Smith & Wesson’s Endurance Package.
Sighting is fast and intuitive thanks to an XS tritium front dot with a bright green outline paired to a black U-notch rear sight machined into the top strap. A smooth combat trigger drives the double-action-only mechanism, and the recessed firing pin design omits the internal lock.
Finished with red/black VZ G10 High-Horn boot grips, this current-production 442-40 (part number 13996) brings modern appointments to a proven .38 Special +P platform made in the USA.