Smith and Wesson 442 Ultimate Carry 38 Special Night Sights Black - 5 Rounds

The gun is great but if you carry, do your holster research before ordering. Less common dimensions means fewer off-the-shelf options. I found one that works after some digging - wish there were more choices.

After a long range session I had a bit of a hot-spot on my middle knuckle from the front strap stippling. For carry it's actually a benefit - locks in your grip. For range days I might tape over one section. Otherwise top notch.

Honestly didn't expect much for the price. Threw 300 rounds of mixed 38 Special through it Saturday morning - every single one fed, every single one hit where I aimed. Whatever this brand is doing, they need to keep doing it.

Field-strips in about 12 seconds, no tools, no hidden pins. Easy to clean thoroughly which means I actually do it instead of putting it off. Build quality inside matches the outside - clean machining, no burrs.

That's the highest compliment I can pay a firearm. I'm planning trips around this gun, not the other way around. 38 Special is cheap to feed, the trigger keeps getting better with each session, and accuracy keeps surprising me.