I want another .44 magnum

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Posted: 11/28/2014 2:03:23 PM EDT

I have one, but it's only a Taurus.

There are a few alternatives available.

For 629 no locks, I could get a huge one with an 8 3/8" barrel or I could get a 3" barrel. I wonder if one has any advantage over the other. I'm not going to carry it, so I don't care how big it is. I am thinking the long barrel one might be easier, more fun to shoot, but I might be totally wrong about that.

Or, I could get a Ruger! Brand new cheaper than a used Smith.

Or should I get a Model 19 instead?

What do you guys thinK

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:04:15 PM EDT

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Desert Eagle

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:05:02 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/28/2014 2:05:56 PM EDT

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Ruger Redhawk with either a 5.5" or 4" barrel. Spend the rest of your money on ammo or reloading components.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:06:07 PM EDT

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I'm going with Ruger. Haven't decided on DA or SA yet though...

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:06:16 PM EDT

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Awwwww...

How about a lever action carbine?

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:07:11 PM EDT

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Posted: 11/28/2014 2:08:03 PM EDT

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You really have to ask?

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:09:34 PM EDT

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Buy Ruger Super Redhawk, have barrel cut to 5", re-crowned and sights reattached. Enjoy!

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:15:07 PM EDT

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No.

have you EVER shot one?

Scary accurate and fun to boot

I have a MKI? in 357

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:16:27 PM EDT

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I have a 629 (no dash) with 8 3/8" barrel. Bought it new around 1980 when they were introduced in stainless, came in a presentation case. Factory trigger is absolutely incredible and so is accuracy.

Recoil is a BITCH, though, compared to other 44's that I own.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:16:53 PM EDT

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Super Redhawk, you can send some really stout loads down range.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:22:10 PM EDT

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Yes.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:24:32 PM EDT

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Colt Anaconda. You can still pick one up on gunbroker.com for 2K.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:26:22 PM EDT

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You want a nice pistol...Freedom Arms.......wont find nicer.....

http://www.freedomarms.com

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:27:35 PM EDT

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You really need a 5'' min bbl to burn that slow mag powder.ETA 6''

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:28:27 PM EDT

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if you reload, get the ruger.

if you want a more pleasurable shooting experience at the expense of super-hot loadings, get the S&W long barrel

if you will ever take it into the woods, get the 3"

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:31:33 PM EDT

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you could invest in gold.

then invest in some silver

Invest in diamonds too.

Then diversify and put a little into liquid assets that you can get a little use out of

I like the idea of the SW but if you can afford it, Colt is the correct answer

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:34:25 PM EDT

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Why not start with a regular ol' Redhawk 5.5"? Seems silly to sink a bunch of $$ into a project right off the bat.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:36:32 PM EDT

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Smith model 69.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:37:36 PM EDT

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That's what I'd be looking at.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:41:48 PM EDT

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The S&W Model 69 looks nice.

...LOL,

I see everyone got their American Rifleman magazines.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:44:47 PM EDT

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I like my 4" 629 but the 69 looks like a great choice as well. I personally do not like the 8 3/8" barrels, they feel awkward when I shoot them, I like my barrels 6" or less.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:47:29 PM EDT

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Deagle wit da beamz yo

Seriously get a Super Blackhawk 5.5.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:48:33 PM EDT

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Fo shizzle.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:49:16 PM EDT

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Go ahead and mail that to my FFL. I will be waiting.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:49:58 PM EDT

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I was thinking the same thing.

Yes, I got my American Rifleman too!

I was also thinking "HOLY SHIT! GD IS RECOMMENDING A LOCK SMITH REVOLVER!!!"

What is the world coming to?

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:50:57 PM EDT

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Don't get a S&W with the lock.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:52:30 PM EDT

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Too late.

I've got 4.

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:52:36 PM EDT

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Colt Anaconda. You can still pick one up on gunbroker.com for 2K.

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My idiot employee gave his Kodiak to a pawn shop for weed money. Paid $599 lost $3000+

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:53:14 PM EDT

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I've got 4.

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Don't get a S&W with the lock.

Too late.

I've got 4.

How are you not dead yet?

Posted: 11/28/2014 2:54:13 PM EDT

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Don't get a S&W with the lock.

Too late.

I've got 4.

How are you not dead yet?

I ain't meant to die!

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:00:57 PM EDT

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I have one, but it's only a Taurus.

There are a few alternatives available.

For 629 no locks, I could get a huge one with an 8 3/8" barrel or I could get a 3" barrel. I wonder if one has any advantage over the other. I'm not going to carry it, so I don't care how big it is. I am thinking the long barrel one might be easier, more fun to shoot, but I might be totally wrong about that.

Or, I could get a Ruger! Brand new cheaper than a used Smith.

Or should I get a Model 19 instead?

What do you guys thinK

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The Model 19 is chambered in .357 Magnum...

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:01:37 PM EDT

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I have one, but it's only a Taurus.

There are a few alternatives available.

For 629 no locks, I could get a huge one with an 8 3/8" barrel or I could get a 3" barrel. I wonder if one has any advantage over the other. I'm not going to carry it, so I don't care how big it is. I am thinking the long barrel one might be easier, more fun to shoot, but I might be totally wrong about that.

Or, I could get a Ruger! Brand new cheaper than a used Smith.

Or should I get a Model 19 instead?

What do you guys thinK

The Model 19 is chambered in .357 Magnum...

Yes.

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:03:30 PM EDT

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Fun to shoot!

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:04:31 PM EDT

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This!!!!!

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:07:01 PM EDT

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If you're doing wheelguns, I'd say ruger GP100 or vintage colt M1917 (45 acp revolver). A 44 mag just doesn't make much sense to me, unless you are afraid of a bear attack, but whatever floats your boat.

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:07:06 PM EDT

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The 69 puts a smile on my face every time I shoot it and the lock is stupid easy to disable. If you want an L frame 44 mag, you have to buy a lock gun.

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:09:29 PM EDT

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had a Ruger redhawk...sold it. Found a box of ammo i had for it recently and now want another 44 mag so i can shoot those rounds.

this time I think I am going to go Smith & Wesson, with a lock if i have to. Rugers are just too damn fugly.

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:14:24 PM EDT

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had a Ruger redhawk...sold it. Found a box of ammo i had for it recently and now want another 44 mag so i can shoot those rounds.

this time I think I am going to go Smith & Wesson, with a lock if i have to. Rugers are just too damn fugly.

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I was thinking the same thing.

If I am going to drop that much on a gun, then I want it to look nice too.

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:21:18 PM EDT

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If I am going to drop that much on a gun, then I want it to look nice too.

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had a Ruger redhawk...sold it. Found a box of ammo i had for it recently and now want another 44 mag so i can shoot those rounds.

this time I think I am going to go Smith & Wesson, with a lock if i have to. Rugers are just too damn fugly.

I was thinking the same thing.

If I am going to drop that much on a gun, then I want it to look nice too.

Then get a Freedom Arms. Better than the Smith and the Ruger in looks, fit, finish, durability, accuracy.........

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:22:25 PM EDT

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How about a Vaquero?

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:24:51 PM EDT

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i have a 4" 29-10 i bought used last year i have about 200 rounds of full house 44's through it and the lock has not locked up the gun as GD assures me it will

I enjoy shooting it and carrying it

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:25:41 PM EDT

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Ruger Blackhawk.

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:27:00 PM EDT

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Ruger Blackhawk
Or redhawk

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:38:17 PM EDT

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My favorite is a Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 10.5" barrel that I bought used for $400. It was dirty and banged up a little when I bought it. I cleaned it up and lubed it and it shoots like a dream. The trigger breaks at around 2 lbs.

It had the scope mount and a shitty red dot when I got it. I remounted the mount when I tore it down for cleaning and put a cheap 4x scope on it. After I zeroed the scope I shot a 2.5" group at 50 yards and a 4.5" group at 100 yards. This was my first time shooting a scoped handgun. I'm sure the gun will do better than that with a better shooter.

I also have a mint pre-lock 629 classic with a 6.5 inch barrel. It is a very nice gun, but the trigger on the Ruger is better and I don't have to worry about banging it up.

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:39:41 PM EDT

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My favorite is a Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 10.5" barrel that I bought used for $400. It was dirty and banged up a little when I bought it. I cleaned it up and lubed it and it shoots like a dream. The trigger breaks at around 2 lbs.

It had the scope mount and a shitty red dot when I got it. I remounted the mount when I tore it down for cleaning and put a cheap 4x scope on it. After I zeroed the scope I shot a 2.5" group at 50 yards and a 4.5" group at 100 yards. This was my first time shooting a scoped handgun. I'm sure the gun will do better than that with a better shooter.

I also have a mint pre-lock 629 classic with a 6.5 inch barrel. It is a very nice gun, but the trigger on the Ruger is better and I don't have to worry about banging it up.

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Dang it, you're making me want to get some scope rings for my 7" Redhawk.

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:42:17 PM EDT

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I'm really diggin' the Model 29-3 I picked up last April.

That's six rounds of W-W white box 240 gr soft point at 25 ft, single action.

Posted: 11/28/2014 3:47:06 PM EDT

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Then get a Freedom Arms. Better than the Smith and the Ruger in looks, fit, finish, durability, accuracy.........

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had a Ruger redhawk...sold it. Found a box of ammo i had for it recently and now want another 44 mag so i can shoot those rounds.

this time I think I am going to go Smith & Wesson, with a lock if i have to. Rugers are just too damn fugly.

I was thinking the same thing.

If I am going to drop that much on a gun, then I want it to look nice too.

Then get a Freedom Arms. Better than the Smith and the Ruger in looks, fit, finish, durability, accuracy.........

...for only about $1200 more.