Just my opinion...
If I want a 44 Magnum I'll buy a 44 Magnum. I won't buy a 45 Colt and try to turn it into a 44 Magnum.
For a revolver to appeal to me it must be functional, be aesthetically pleasing, and have panache. Of course the second two criteria are subjective.
Based on the aesthetics part of the equation all Ruger DA revolvers are out. I find them incredibly unattractive.
I wanted a 45 Colt DA revolver and I knew exactly what I wanted. A S&W Model 25-5 with a pinned 4" barrel (pre 1982). I fail to see the logic in a barrel over 4" for the 45 Colt. It's not a Magnum so the 4" is perfect. About 2 years ago I got this at a local show from a gun shop dealer with a table for $550. Perfect. Well, nickel would have been perfect...but the blue is nice.
If I want a 44 Magnum I'll buy a 44 Magnum. I won't buy a 45 Colt and try to turn it into a 44 Magnum.
For a revolver to appeal to me it must be functional, be aesthetically pleasing, and have panache. Of course the second two criteria are subjective.
Based on the aesthetics part of the equation all Ruger DA revolvers are out. I find them incredibly unattractive.
I wanted a 45 Colt DA revolver and I knew exactly what I wanted. A S&W Model 25-5 with a pinned 4" barrel (pre 1982). I fail to see the logic in a barrel over 4" for the 45 Colt. It's not a Magnum so the 4" is perfect. About 2 years ago I got this at a local show from a gun shop dealer with a table for $550. Perfect. Well, nickel would have been perfect...but the blue is nice.