Smith & Wesson Model 442 .38 Special Blue/Black J-Frame Revolver

A: Moon clips are actually required for most revolvers chambered for semiautomatic calibers like 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. These calibers use a rimless case that is designed to feed and extract more efficiently in an autoloader. The moon clip rides inside the indented groove in the case, and functions like a cartridge rim to set the headspace for the cartridge when chambered. Revolvers using rimless cartridges cannot be fired without moon clips. The moon clip can also be used with traditional rimmed revolver cartridges such as .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special and .44 Magnum. With rimmed cartridges, moon clips are not required, but may be used to increase speed and efficiency in loading. However, unlike a revolver designed to fire a rimless cartridge, a revolver chambered for a rimmed cartridge must be specially modified to allow the use of moon clips. The cylinder has to be cut so the moon clip sits flush on the mouth of each chamber without changing the head spacing of the cartrid

A: This is the standard 442 (no moon clips). The one you are thinking of is a Performance Center Revolver called the 442-1 Moon Clip model. You can have the standard 442 cut for moon clips after you buy it. It's a good option for a carry gun with a short barrel because it's impossible to tie the gun up by getting a case under the extractor with the moon clip setup.

A: Thomas, yes Sir it is on the CA DOJ approved Roster : https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search?make=151003

A: Yes, you are good to go, this is California compliant/legal. Hope this helps.

A: Yes, for now, on January 1st the ENTIRE roster of approved handguns expires in CA then its going to be much more difficult to buy a pistol in Kaliforniastan

A: Adam, if you wipe it down once in awhile especially if they get wet neither one will rust easily. The stainless steel version is more resistant to rust than this black version though. Hope this helps.

A: Adam, it is but regular cleaning and maintenance would go a long way towards any rust prevention. https://www.amazon.com/Zerust-Rust-Inhibiting-Lubricant-Firearm/dp/B00WIZ31ME

A: Hi Mark and welcome. This model has no Integral Lock. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!

A: Hi Mark, no sir, this model does not have the internal trigger lock >>> https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/j-frame-150544 Stay safe & have a great day!