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 November 4th 2009 10:20 PM
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Hey Armory, I have a quick question for ya'll. I'm looking into a .44 revolver. But not sure what brand to go with. I like the look of a 3" or 4" barrel and blued if I can have it my way. If anyone has a great revolver let me know or if you like one model over the next let me know! Pics would be great too!
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November 4th 2009 10:25 PM
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Is there any better choice than a Super Blackhawk?
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November 4th 2009 10:43 PM
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I have two guns... one for each of you.
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I would rather have a RedHawk or a Smith 629
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November 4th 2009 10:43 PM
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QUOTE (Gmountain @ November 4th 2009 5:25 PM)  Is there any better choice than a Super Blackhawk? That would be my choice too, but they don't make em with 3 or 4 inch barrels. If you want a double action with a 4 inch barrel (as short as I would want to go with a .44 magnum) either the S&W or the Taurus would serve you well. Taurus revolvers are less problematic than their semi-autos.
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November 4th 2009 11:26 PM
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If you are looking for a hunting gun a 6-1/2" barrel is the way to go. Either the Smith 629 or a Super Blackhawk. My Smith 29 Classic was very accurate, especially with 300 gr loads.
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November 4th 2009 11:32 PM
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I was "thinking" more on the lines of a carry gun while outdoors..that's the reasoning behind the smaller barrel. 
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November 4th 2009 11:36 PM
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QUOTE (camosteve243 @ November 4th 2009 5:32 PM) I was "thinking" more on the lines of a carry gun while outdoors..that's the reasoning behind the smaller barrel. Then look at the Smith or the Ruger Redhawk or Super Redhawk.
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November 5th 2009 12:37 AM
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If you are going to Alaska you might want to invest in a .454 Causul. It's a .45 magnum, and pretty effective against a charging bear... if you are lucky enough to penetrate the 4 or 5 inches of bone protecting its brain.
This post has been edited by Alden: November 5th 2009 12:45 AM
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November 5th 2009 2:47 AM
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I would go with either a Smith or Ruger.
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November 5th 2009 3:13 AM
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QUOTE (Gmountain @ November 4th 2009 4:25 PM) Is there any better choice than a Super Blackhawk? Yes, Model 29 Smith. IMO
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November 16th 2009 11:04 PM
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I've got a 29 and a SB. I prefer to shoot the 29 because I can run double action quite nicely thanks to my competitive shooting. The SB will take a hotter hand load then the 29 though. Given a 4" gun for back up I'd go with the Smith though I believe a 4" Redhawk is available. The SB cut back would do well also and should not cost that much to modify.
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November 16th 2009 11:18 PM
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I love my Taurus, but if I'm spending your money, RUGER!!!
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November 17th 2009 12:38 AM
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I have two guns... one for each of you.
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I will be hunting with my 3 Smith 629's this coming weekend. Going to leave the rifles at home.
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November 17th 2009 1:02 AM
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QUOTE (oak1971 @ November 16th 2009 6:38 PM) I will be hunting with my 3 Smith 629's this coming weekend. Going to leave the rifles at home. Going to carry three holsters, too?
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November 17th 2009 1:16 AM
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I have two guns... one for each of you.
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QUOTE (satchmodog @ November 16th 2009 7:02 PM) Going to carry three holsters, too? Nope. Going to use the 6.5 inch ported in the morning and the 8 3/8 in the afternoon. The 3 inch ported is for home defense at the cabin.
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November 17th 2009 1:48 AM
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QUOTE (oak1971 @ November 16th 2009 7:16 PM) Nope. Going to use the 6.5 inch ported in the morning and the 8 3/8 in the afternoon. The 3 inch ported is for home defense at the cabin. What are you hunting for? Other than ATV stealing buttholes?
This post has been edited by satchmodog: November 17th 2009 1:49 AM
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November 17th 2009 3:15 AM
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44 mag will kill a deer.
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November 19th 2009 1:10 AM
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QUOTE (oak1971 @ November 4th 2009 5:43 PM) I would rather have a RedHawk or a Smith 629 +1 on Huck's choice.
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November 19th 2009 2:29 AM
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I have a Ruger Super Redhawk and it is a Freaking hand Cannon! I have the "9 barrel and it suits me for a hunting side arm - trajectory is about flat at 100 yards... I carry a Glock 21 (45 cal) for backup. I've shot hogs with the super redhawk and they all fell over dead where they stood...I imagine it would do the same to a man if he were unfortunate enough to get in the way of a bullet... As for using it for a general purpose fire arm I'd only recommend it in grizzly country... The Super Red hawk has a " fall away safety if that matters to you.
Good luck - there are a lot of fine fire arms available out there...
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