Carbine Companion

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

All I know is threads like this make me want to buy more guns.

Now, I'm rethinking of a new10 shot .22 caliber revolver, but high quality comes with a high price....damn.

If only I could get back that 9 shot High Standard from my starter wife.....who's probably sold it.

 

[Pops1955]

Marlin 45-70 Trapper with a BFR 45-70 revolver. Bear country rig all the
way.

 

[diesel1959]

Welcome to TGT where we spend a page and a half arguing about semi-automatics in a thread about revolvers.

Nothing like tossing a flashbang into the room, eh?

 

[deemus]

That’s what I meant in post 51.

That "woosh" sound was that comment going right over my head. lol

I didn't realize they were two different guns. I had it in my mind they are the same thing. I had a chance to to buy the automag way back when for $500. So I made some cases for it from 308 cases, then could not come up with the cash to buy it. Think my son broke his arm or something big like that.

 

[bigwheel]

Whats this “we” shit?

Sounds like a guy I used to know. If he asked a person a question and they answered by saying.."Who me?" He would get mad and say.."No..I'm talking to that turd in your pocket."

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

I understand ruger w/a ruger but personally i believe the 629 wins hands down over the redhawk. They're just a better made gun. Smith has a plethora of new 629 variants available. If it was me I'd try to find a used 3 or 4 incher without the "hillary hole".....or maybe a 329PD . Just my .02.

 

[SQLGeek]

Welcome to the forum but I have a feeling your name indicates a slight bias on your end.

And I am good on the 329PD. That sounds horrible.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

I’m pretty sure its the regular 44 magnum, because I remember reading somewhere that’s what enables them to run the 50 ae on the same pistol frame. The 2 rims are approximately the same size.

True. The rims are the same size. Only things needed to swap between 44 mag and 50ae on the DE is barrel and magazine. If you go 357 you need a new bolt.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

As SQLGeek said,
Welcome to the Forum!

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Welcome to the forum but I have a feeling your name indicates a slight bias on your end.

And I am good on the 329PD. That sounds horrible.

Thanks. The 329PD is definitely a "carry often, shoot seldom" offering. Absolutely no bias here . I knew that name would get me in trouble. Rugers are great. I might even own a few (cough cough) but, for some reason (mostly aesthetically) I was never a big fan of the redhawk.

 

[diesel1959]

I understand ruger w/a ruger but personally i believe the 629 wins hands down over the redhawk. They're just a better made gun. Smith has a plethora of new 629 variants available. If it was me I'd try to find a used 3 or 4 incher without the "hillary hole".....or maybe a 329PD . Just my .02.

Hey, I love a Smith wheelgun as much as the next guy; however, to allege that the Ruger revolvers aren't as well-made is malarky IMHO.

 

[bigwheel]

If a 629 is the Dirty Harry Gun..yes we like it best. If it aint I take all this back. Thanks.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Model 29.

 

[MyEmptyWallet]

I've always liked SA revolvers and a Ruger super Blackhawk in 44 mag with a 7.5 inch barrel minimum has always been my dream gun. Though I would take a freedom arms over a Ruger if I could afford it.

 

[benenglish]

Though I would take a freedom arms over a Ruger if I could afford it.

QFT and insight.

 

[Hoji]

I understand ruger w/a ruger but personally i believe the 629 wins hands down over the redhawk. They're just a better made gun. Smith has a plethora of new 629 variants available. If it was me I'd try to find a used 3 or 4 incher without the "hillary hole".....or maybe a 329PD . Just my .02.

Depends on what winning hands down means to you.

I have a S&W prelock Trail Boss. It is indeed a fine 3” .44 magnum and shoots like a dream.

I would not even dream about loading the cylinders with the stuff I load for hunting for my Super Red Hawks. The Smith would disintegrate at the molecular level.

The triggers on the SRH will smooth out, you just have to shoot enough to make it happen.

 

[Dawico]

Depends on what winning hands down means to you.

I have a S&W prelock Trail Boss. It is indeed a fine 3” .44 magnum and shoots like a dream.

I would not even dream about loading the cylinders with the stuff I load for hunting for my Super Red Hawks. The Smith would disintegrate at the molecular level.

The triggers on the SRH will smooth out, you just have to shoot enough to make it happen.

Yes to all that.

My first GP100 had a wonderful trigger and even S&W fans couldn't believe how nice it was.

My secret? A lot of rounds through it. A lot of dry fire too. Thousands of cycles on it.

 

[Hoji]

Yes to all that.

My first GP100 had a wonderful trigger and even S&W fans couldn't believe how nice it was.

My secret? A lot of rounds through it. A lot of dry fire too. Thousands of cycles on it.

Absolutely.

If it just sits in the safe until you go to the range it will never get smooth .

 

[Moonpie]

Absolutely.

If it just sits in the safe until you go to the range it will never get smooth .

Them shells cost MUNNY! Muh munny!

 

[SQLGeek]

Absolutely.

If it just sits in the safe until you go to the range it will never get smooth .

But muh dry firing is bad for my gun and will open transdimensional rifts.