If lightweight revolvers are your thing, and for a lot of concealed carriers, they still are, Smith & Wesson just gave J-Frame fans something new to get excited about.
In collaboration with Lipsey’s, Smith & Wesson has announced four new additions to the Ultimate Carry Revolver line. All are built around a newly designed J-Frame boot grip that’s purpose-built for real-world carry.
The new models include:
- Model 432-UC
- Model 442-UC
- Model 632-UC
- Model 642-UC
Like the original Ultimate Carry revolvers, these guns are designed to be lightweight, performance-focused defensive revolvers that actually make sense for daily carry. Whether that’s pocket, ankle, or IWB.
Chamberings span .32 H&R Magnum and .38 Special +P, giving shooters options depending on recoil sensitivity and preferred defensive loadouts. All four are built on the classic Smith & Wesson J-Frame. But with a handful of upgrades that separate them from standard production guns.
At the heart of the Ultimate Carry line is Smith & Wesson’s upgraded internal Endurance Package, which improves durability, reliability, and long-term longevity. The spring package is tuned for a smoother trigger pull than a standard J-Frame. And internal metallurgy updates are aimed squarely at hard use over time.
Up top, the guns feature a Bright Dot tritium front sight with a yellow outline, paired with a drift-adjustable rear sight. The sights are regulated for modern, lighter defensive jacketed hollow points, meaning shooters shouldn’t be chasing point of impact with today’s carry ammo.
You’ll also find chamfered charge holes for easier reloads and a subtle bevel at the front of the cylinder to help the gun glide in and out of pockets or holsters without hanging up.
But the real headline feature is the all-new Smith & Wesson J-Frame boot grip debuting on these models.
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The grip uses a new synthetic, rubber-overmolded material with aggressive side texturing, a high-horn design, and added material at the recoil shoulder to better manage snap, especially on the +P guns. There’s also relief for speed loaders and a profile that balances concealability with real control.
According to Smith & Wesson, the grip was designed to stay grippy when you need it and slick when you don’t. Meaning it draws cleanly from pockets or ankle rigs but locks into the hand once you’re on target. Sweat, rain, dust, or pocket lint shouldn’t change how it performs.
These four revolvers are Lipsey’s exclusives, so availability will be through Lipsey’s dealers nationwide.
For shooters who still trust a small revolver for everyday defense (and want one that’s been modernized without losing its roots) the new Ultimate Carry J-Frames look like a thoughtful evolution of a proven platform.
Learn more HERE. MSRP: $679.00.
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