Find myself lusting after a new wheelgun this morning...
A friend recently purchased a Charter Arms Bulldog in 44 special and has been talking it up at work quite a bit. Well you know how that bug spreads... I am a recent convert to the 44 special and shoot the catridge in a model 29–2 and a early Rossi 44 mag lever action and enjoy both immensely. I enjoy the 44 spl so much, and combined with my friends indulgence, I now find myself looking to add a dedicated DA 44 special to the collection and it seems choices are slim. I do reload for the caliber. As I started searching my eyes began to fall on the GP100 of which I already have a 4 inch version in 357. While browsing the GP100 section of Ruger’s website I’ve stumbled upon the Lipsey model (1770) which is a half lug, blued, 5 inch, with classic lines that is very visually appealing. I have found the GP100 a bit bulky, albiet solid as a rock, in my 357 but the lines on the Lipsey version appears cleaner/sleeker and more traditional - a plus for me. This would be a range gun primarily.
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Anyone have any experience with this model or the Lipsey’s in general? Thoughts/opinions? Other options to consider such as the Bulldog classic etc.?
Appreciate the input and the dialogue,
Kev