Here is a beauty!

[Cosmic_Charlie]

Not cheap but sure looks nice; https://www.gunbroker.com/item/932426422

[rintinglen]

Not a key lock fan, but for those who don't already have one, that might do the trick. Mine is an older, 24-3 Model. What I find surprising is that it is a more accurate gun than the 624 I had back in the 80's. I'm pretty sure I am not the man I once was, but This one is a dinger, where the 624 was "meh" as far as accuracy goes.
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[JoeJames]

44 Special is my absolute favorite caliber. Got a Lipsey Ruger NM Blackhawk 4" 44 Special about 8 years ago. I shoot it more than any of my others in 38 Special or 32 S&W Long. I tried a Ruger GP100 5" 44 Special but (I know this is picky) it had one of those new fiber optic front sights and never liked it. Sold it for a little profit. I have been looking for a 624 4" for years, but I don't think any ever made it west of the Mississippi.

[rintinglen]

They had a few in California, but for some reason they were nearly 100 dollars more that the longer barreled guns. I got my 624 out the door for 40 odd dollars less than the 4 inch's base cost and in those days 40 dollars meant something to me.

The 24-3 I have now cost me 999.00 plus tax a year or two ago.

[Cosmic_Charlie]

They had a few in California, but for some reason they were nearly 100 dollars more that the longer barreled guns. I got my 624 out the door for 40 odd dollars less than the 4 inch's base cost and in those days 40 dollars meant something to me.

The 24-3 I have now cost me 999.00 plus tax a year or two ago.

Mine cost about the same two years back. Came from a pawn shop in Bend Oregon.

[Jtarm]

They had a few in California, but for some reason they were nearly 100 dollars more that the longer barreled guns. I got my 624 out the door for 40 odd dollars less than the 4 inch's base cost and in those days 40 dollars meant something to me.

The 24-3 I have now cost me 999.00 plus tax a year or two ago.

I paid $325 for mine. New. In 1984 dollars.

Three years later picked up a new 624 for $225 when an LGS closed them out.

Four years later I decided I needed a varmint rifle & traded the 624 for a .22-250.

I’ve sold & swapped a lot of guns, but that 624 is the only one I really regret letting go.

[Thumbcocker]

The 4" ones will shoot. This one is from the 80's.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220803/c6aca1eabe807b20d389115145822d75.jpg

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[ABJ]

44 Special is my absolute favorite caliber. Got a Lipsey Ruger NM Blackhawk 4" 44 Special about 8 years ago. I shoot it more than any of my others in 38 Special or 32 S&W Long. I tried a Ruger GP100 5" 44 Special but (I know this is picky) it had one of those new fiber optic front sights and never liked it. Sold it for a little profit. I have been looking for a 624 4" for years, but I don't think any ever made it west of the Mississippi.

I agree with you Joe, 44 spl. is my go to first choice. Mine is a Ruger flat top with the smaller grip frame. Very first Ruger I didn't have to touch for cylinder size or trigger work. I do have a Uberti Bisley that gets a lot of attention but the fixed sights limits my use of it. I did see a 44 spl. Ruger Bisley BH listed the other day, $1100. Not off the charts but a little too rich for me. A friend has the smith 6 inch, just as accurate as the flat top but doesn't fit my hand as well. I would love to see a gp-100 come up at a reasonable price.
Tony

[stubshaft]

I was wanting one of the early model 24's for years, but they were always a bit spendy. Got my hands on a 5 1/2" Lipsey in 44 special and never looked back.

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[barkerwc4362]

I have three 44 specials, well two in my possession. Never let your son try out your favorite pistol. I have two 4" Taurus adjustable sighted 5 shots and a Ruger 5" GP100. I wish the Ruger was a 4 1/4" stainless like my 10mm GP100. My son shot my first Taurus and conned my out of it once I bought a 5" 629. I missed the Taurus and when I couldn't find another I bought the Ruger. Well after I bought the Ruger I found another Taurus on Gun Broker. The second shoots cast as well as the first, but doesn't seem to like jacketed loads like the first one did.
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[eastbank]

302888302889 i bought my 624 some time ago used mint in the box with extra S&W grips for 550.00, a friend made me the smooth grips i have on it.

[Cosmic_Charlie]

Very nice indeed!

[samari46]

Some years back, I found a 6.5" barreled 624 and that was the start of a quest.Next up was a 24-3 with the 3" barrel with the round butt and the combat grips. And last was another 24-3 with the 4" barrel. Still have all 3 and love shooting them. My Ruger 44 magnum has been resting quietly in the safe. probably have about 1K rounds through the Ruger. The 44 special cartridge has quiet a following over at the S&W forum. Frank

[shooting on a shoestring]

I’ve got an old N-Frame 44 Special. An old cop gun from the Houston PD. It’s a 44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model. Also called Model of 1926. This one was bought through Wolf and Klar in 1931. the Houston PD ordered 300 and had S&W stamp issue numbers on the back straps.

This one has some carry wear but is in very good shape. Shoots great. There are prettier 44’s but this one has soul.
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[Thumbcocker]

I’ve got an old N-Frame 44 Special. An old cop gun from the Houston PD. It’s a 44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model. Also called Model of 1926. This one was bought through Wolf and Klar in 1931. the Houston PD ordered 300 and had S&W stamp issue numbers on the back straps.

This one has some carry wear but is in very good shape. Shoots great. There are prettier 44’s but this one has soul.
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That is one sweet old revolver. Bet it could tell some stories.

[murf205]

Not cheap but sure looks nice; https://www.gunbroker.com/item/932426422

It does look nice but by the time you pay the $40shipping and the FFL fee, you will have over $1500 in it and that is a bit much for a 44 with a Hillary hole, IMHO. I have seen 24-3's for $1K at gun shows locally. I am aware that the $400 days are gone forever but if you keep looking diligently you can buy one for less. Of course this is coming from a notorious cheap skate but I also gave $700+ $30 shipping +$15 for the FFL for my nickle 24. $300 out the door for the hand ejector in 2009.302968302969

Whatever you choose to do, the 44 spl will quickly become a favorite. A Lyman 429421 and 6.5 gr of Unique make that older 44 into the best shooting 44 S&W I own.

[Jtarm]

I’ve got an old N-Frame 44 Special. An old cop gun from the Houston PD. It’s a 44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model. Also called Model of 1926. This one was bought through Wolf and Klar in 1931. the Houston PD ordered 300 and had S&W stamp issue numbers on the back straps.

This one has some carry wear but is in very good shape. Shoots great. There are prettier 44’s but this one has soul.
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Ya killin me!!

As a Cowtown boy and .44 Special fan, a Wolf & Klar HE 3 is a bucket list gun. But they’re just too danged expensive.