Hello Ed,
You're absolutely right on better control with a heavier gun...I shot 44 Bulldogs and it has heavy recoil !! ( do not try with Keith loads !! )
That 442 was evaluated as a personnal close in/ backup role....dissapointing. I've always prefered Colt's line of Detective Specials and I have a 2nd model Agent that fills that role. But I've had good results in the past with S & W Bodyguard Airweight ( model 38, shrouded hammer ), good pointability, smooth DA action and not so bad recoil. I was just wondering how come the 442 doesnt give those results ?? I tend to blame it on the concealed hammer desing combined with the lightweight. A sad conclusion as it is slick & light and should carry well...So I guess I'll stay with Colts...
Mark
