Nightcrawler
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I'm interested in a .44 Magnum wheelgun of some sort, as I've got a Winchester Trapper in .44 and it's begging for companionship.
Note: This discussion assumes I can't find anything used, which is all too often true, around here. And with MI's permit to purchase system, I am unsure if one can legally buy from places like GunBroker. Maybe, maybe not, but I will not buy any used firearm sight unseen like that.
Anyway, I'm looking for a full-sized double action revolver, with a barrel 4" but less than 6". I'd prefer a 4" full underlug (mountain gun) configuration. Stainless finish.
My options seem suprisingly limited. There's the Taurus M44, which fits my description, but I'm unsure if it'll survive years of use as well as other models.
There's the Ruger Redhawk, which is as strong as any revolver, but it is kind of, well, ugly. (Dunno....the grip looks too small for the frame). I'm sure it's a fine weapon nonetheless.
There's the Dan Wesson 744, which has interchangable barrels, but it costs more than most other options.
What else is out there? I'm not really inclined to buy a new S&W anytime soon (and their prices as of late are ridiculous anyway).
Note: This discussion assumes I can't find anything used, which is all too often true, around here. And with MI's permit to purchase system, I am unsure if one can legally buy from places like GunBroker. Maybe, maybe not, but I will not buy any used firearm sight unseen like that.
Anyway, I'm looking for a full-sized double action revolver, with a barrel 4" but less than 6". I'd prefer a 4" full underlug (mountain gun) configuration. Stainless finish.
My options seem suprisingly limited. There's the Taurus M44, which fits my description, but I'm unsure if it'll survive years of use as well as other models.
There's the Ruger Redhawk, which is as strong as any revolver, but it is kind of, well, ugly. (Dunno....the grip looks too small for the frame). I'm sure it's a fine weapon nonetheless.
There's the Dan Wesson 744, which has interchangable barrels, but it costs more than most other options.
What else is out there? I'm not really inclined to buy a new S&W anytime soon (and their prices as of late are ridiculous anyway).