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Well, you didn't ask about 45 Colt but I'm going to throw in my 2 cents anyhow. Have you considered a Ruger Redhawk in 45 Colt? The 4" is the perfect carry size with the right holster. It's strong enough to load up to surpass 44 mag performance, it's accurate, it's reliable, and aside from all that, it's a purdy gun too!
And! You can shoot these!
Yes I'm partial to the 45, it can do it all.
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Then 50 yards with the RD boolit. I shot the can at 100 , was hitting low so aimed higher for the last shot.
The S&W is actually more accurate then this, capable of 1/2" at 50 meters but will be harmed with real heavy boolits. The SRH is more accurate and can shoot 1/2" at 50 yards. The RH is touchy. The SRH hunter can reach 1/2" at 50 yards.
ALL of the guns the fellas tell you about will shoot, many good suggestions and it is just going to depend on what you like and what feels good to you.
This is PERSONAL, so just get what you like best, .41, .44, .45, all good, but gun fit to YOU is what counts.
Last edited by 44man; 03-19-2010 at 03:13 PM.
I sympathize. Been working on this decision off and on for 50 years.
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I voted S&W, but that's not a strong preference. The S&W is a bit easier to carry due to its lighter weight, but that trade-off makes it bite a bit with 240 grainers over 1200 FPS. Lyman #429421s at 1100-1200 FPS are docile in my Redhawk. Now, the R-hawk's weight makes me conflicted between holster carry or a sling strap, but it does manage recoil well.
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I had a Redhawk 44 and dumped it, way too heavy and not as accurate as my 629.. I kept my 629 6 1/2". In my area it seems like if I want to sell a gun that there is always a market for S&W and people are willing to pay a descent price for them unlike the Rugers that I would have to just about give away to sell it. Not many people want Rugers in 44 mag around my parts.
My vote S&W
As I don't plan to carry this, I think the weight may not be an issue. I plan on hunting paper and water jugs. It seems the weight of the ruger would make it more manageable.
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I would get the Ruger Hunter in 7-1/2" barrel since you will not carry it. I don't like the Bisley, it is harder to shoot groups with and hurts my knuckle so again, it is how the gun feels to you.Originally Posted by plumber
The extra weight of the hunter will make it more pleasant to shoot.
The lighter the gun and the shorter the barrel, the harder it is to shoot. The .44 CAN recoil pretty hard.
Another good choice would be S&W with an 8-3/8" barrel. A little shorter is not bad either. Then the SRH is a super gun too. I would go 10" with it. Very nice to shoot and very accurate.
Each of these is also a perfect primary hunting revolver too. Those that need a back up gun or a carry gun need lighter and smaller, not pleasant to shoot all the time.
Pick the weight of gun that you can enjoy all day and with light loads they are even more fun.
Beautiful accuracy 44man! How about some varmit shooting at 140 yards
Gotta love a SA Ruger
if you plan on hunting with it make sure you check the regulations for handguns. Some states a min barrel length is required.
Ended up getting a sweet deal on the Smith. So I bought the 629 with a 8 3/4 barrel, I can't wait untill next Wednesday when I can pick it up!
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Grats on your new 629
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4 7/8 Stainless Super Blackhawk is my favorite 44, it just feels right to me.
Can't go wrong with that choice! You'll love it!
Can't go wrong with the 629!
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As you will be hunting the most unforgiving game [paper]
how about a real HANDCANNON ...Contact JD at SSK for one The cal starts at 35 and the
case is at least 444 marlin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
personaly i dont like barrels that long. I think most people would be much better suited to a 6 inch da or a 5.5 inch single action.
If a Blackhawk is out of the running then the Redhawk or 629 should fit the bill nicely. I have a prelock 629 with the ported 6-1/2" barrel and it is one of my favorite 44s. Its loud though, if you forget to put muffs on you'll remember it for a few days.
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HI,
Have shot several of the S&W 44mags. tend to beat the web of the thumb.
Ruger SBH are great. Wish I still Had one.
Love my Ruger Redhawk, that I traded the SBH in for.
Have shot the Colt (andaconda?), NICE but too expensive.
Have shot the Lama Comanche, not in same class as the above guns.
contender .44 . ream er' out to .444
now ya gots something !!!
i like the blackhawks
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