Smith & Wesson Model 442-UC Ultimate Carry .38 Special +P J-Frame Revolver, 1.875 in, Matte Black, Lipsey's Exclusive
This Smith & Wesson Model 442-UC Ultimate Carry is a Lipsey's exclusive, DAO Centennial-profile J-frame built for discreet carry and fast, confident shooting. It combines a lightweight matte black aluminum alloy frame with a steel cylinder, a 1.875 in barrel, a factory-tuned action, and a high-visibility XS tritium front sight. Purposeful details such as chamfered charge holes, a beveled cylinder front edge, and a one-piece high-horn G10 boot grip set this example apart, and its Excellent condition makes it especially compelling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The matte black finish on the aluminum alloy frame and steel cylinder appears free of holster wear, thinning, or handling marks. The action exhibits the smooth pull associated with the Ultimate Carry series. The pinned XS tritium front sight with green ring is bright, and the black serrated U-notch rear is crisp. The one-piece high-horn G10 boot grip shows no wear and remains sharp in texture. It presents as a near-new example of this Lipsey's exclusive Centennial-variant.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue cardboard box with matching label (Model 442-UC, SKU 13996; serial prefix EEA)
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual — Revolvers (J, K, L and N frames)
The Ultimate Carry treatment refines the proven Centennial platform with a fully enclosed internal hammer and double-action-only operation. This distributor-exclusive configuration deletes the internal lock and adds factory action tuning and UC Endurance Package internal refinements.
Sight upgrades include a pinned XS tritium front sight with a green ring and a black serrated U-notch rear that is dovetailed into the topstrap and drift adjustable for windage. The result is a bold, fast sight picture that remains usable in low light.
The 1.875 in barrel uses a stainless steel liner within an aluminum shroud and a short underlug with an integral ejector-rod shroud. The five-shot fluted steel cylinder features chamfered charge holes for smoother loading and a beveled front edge to aid reholstering.
Materials and ergonomics are carry-focused: a matte black aluminum alloy frame keeps weight to a nominal 15.3 oz empty, while the black/red layered VZ G10 one-piece high-horn boot grip adds secure purchase without bulk. The smooth trigger complements the DAO action for consistent pulls.
Additional details include the J-frame Centennial profile, Lipsey's exclusive distribution, U.S. manufacture, and manufacturer part number 13996. The box label carries date code 040924, and the revolver's butt serial matches the factory label.