riddleofsteel
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The search function seems to be down. I would like to get some info and opinions on the .44 Special in a 3" barrel for CCW and self defense.
I have loaded .44 Special cases for years with 180 or 200 grain hollow points to shoot out of my 629 Classic. I go more for accuracy and fast follow up rather than trying to "magnumize" them. Trouble is my 629 has a 6" barrel. The gun I am looking at is a S&W 24-3 with a 3" barrel that was sold thru Lew Horton.
So what do you think?
Any good?
Advantages over more common cartridges like the .38 Special/357 Magnum?
Disadvantages?
I have loaded .44 Special cases for years with 180 or 200 grain hollow points to shoot out of my 629 Classic. I go more for accuracy and fast follow up rather than trying to "magnumize" them. Trouble is my 629 has a 6" barrel. The gun I am looking at is a S&W 24-3 with a 3" barrel that was sold thru Lew Horton.
So what do you think?
Any good?
Advantages over more common cartridges like the .38 Special/357 Magnum?
Disadvantages?