GrantLee63
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Whhhoooaaa ............
Make no mistake - When shooting fullhouse magnum loads through this revolver, you understand why they are called FIREarms .....
I am extremely pleased with the accuracy of this gun. 180 grainers were about 3" low @ 50 feet, but most groups were 3-5" while firing off-hand. I'm sure S&W sights their .44s using 240 grainers .....
Single and Double action was exceptionally smooth, although I did not have a scale to measure the lbs. I honestly thought the recoil was going to be worse than what it actually was, but then again I was shooting 180 grainers. The muzzle blast is awesome in an indoor range, and the muzzle flash is, well, truly spectacular. Allow 2-6 seconds to recover from the concussion between shots. Shooting my MagnaPort customized Ruger SBH with a 10.5" barrel and Leupold 2X scope was downright pleasant in comparison. Expect some attention at the range!
Overall, I am thrilled with this 629 MB. Probably not the most practicle gun I ever purchased, but worth every cent for the coolness factor alone. Now if only PWL would send me the holster I ordered. It's been 9 days now and I'm still waiting. How long did you have to wait for yours Tamara? The HighNoon Mr. Softy I ordered for my Ruger SP101 came in 2 days ..........
Make no mistake - When shooting fullhouse magnum loads through this revolver, you understand why they are called FIREarms .....
I am extremely pleased with the accuracy of this gun. 180 grainers were about 3" low @ 50 feet, but most groups were 3-5" while firing off-hand. I'm sure S&W sights their .44s using 240 grainers .....
Single and Double action was exceptionally smooth, although I did not have a scale to measure the lbs. I honestly thought the recoil was going to be worse than what it actually was, but then again I was shooting 180 grainers. The muzzle blast is awesome in an indoor range, and the muzzle flash is, well, truly spectacular. Allow 2-6 seconds to recover from the concussion between shots. Shooting my MagnaPort customized Ruger SBH with a 10.5" barrel and Leupold 2X scope was downright pleasant in comparison. Expect some attention at the range!
Overall, I am thrilled with this 629 MB. Probably not the most practicle gun I ever purchased, but worth every cent for the coolness factor alone. Now if only PWL would send me the holster I ordered. It's been 9 days now and I'm still waiting. How long did you have to wait for yours Tamara? The HighNoon Mr. Softy I ordered for my Ruger SP101 came in 2 days ..........