I'm considering buying a .44 Magnum revolver as a "good boy" present to myself in the coming weeks for the novelty of the thing. (I've shot .44s and owned a .44 Mag Desert Eagle for a short time, but never had a .44 revolver)
I'm looking at something with a shortish barrel if possible (not a snubby or anything, but not a Howitzer either... like 4"-6") and am wondering about a Redhawk vs a 629 or M44... I don't want a Super Redhawk (too big and goofy) or a Mountain Gun (prefer a fuller lug and heavier barrel)
Which one, all things considered (toughness, value-holding, fit & finish, accuracy, user-friendliness, initial outlay), is a better buy? What kind of trigger and/or hammer work would I be looking at to make it pleasant for a .44?
In all honesty, I'm more likely to shoot .44 spl out of it, but want the stronger, heavier gun.
And, please, do not turn this into your personal political rally. We have all read how Bill Ruger molests farm animals and how Smith & Wesson tempers their steel in the blood of innocents.
Thanks!
I'm looking at something with a shortish barrel if possible (not a snubby or anything, but not a Howitzer either... like 4"-6") and am wondering about a Redhawk vs a 629 or M44... I don't want a Super Redhawk (too big and goofy) or a Mountain Gun (prefer a fuller lug and heavier barrel)
Which one, all things considered (toughness, value-holding, fit & finish, accuracy, user-friendliness, initial outlay), is a better buy? What kind of trigger and/or hammer work would I be looking at to make it pleasant for a .44?
In all honesty, I'm more likely to shoot .44 spl out of it, but want the stronger, heavier gun.
And, please, do not turn this into your personal political rally. We have all read how Bill Ruger molests farm animals and how Smith & Wesson tempers their steel in the blood of innocents.
Thanks!