Handgunners?

[ZEN]

How do you feel about this list.  I'm paying these special consideration as a hunting partner.  Any experiences or thoughts?  I'll have time to shoot them at a range soon and decide for myself if 38 oz is too light for the 44mag.  I don't really want a ported barrel either.  TWo of these offer that I think.  Thanks

1. Taurus model 44, http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=278&category=Revolver

2. S&W model 686, http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&langId=-1&productId=12762&tabselected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=15705

3. Ruger Redhawk, http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdSpecsView?model=5014

[smdave]

I am Dan Wesson guy but if I were to pick from your list I would pick the Ruger. Why 357mag will this be a hunting gun or just your side arm during rifle season. 357 is a very good gun for your sidearm backup gun. I would go with a 44mag for hunting,

(I really would go bigger but) well you know bigger does not kill any more. I just really like big bore handguns.

Dave

[ZEN]

SMDAVE, thanks for the quick shout.  Please reread. I mistyped.  Thanks.

[smdave]

I see make me look bad  , still like the Ruger. It is right at 3#s that is plenty heavy enough. All three are good guns people love thier S&W's, Taurus has a following but I see more complaints on the net about them then the other two. Now if I could talk you into getting a Dan Wesson in 445 then we can really talk.

DAve

[smdave]

Where on the wetside are you? city or county is close enough
Are you "Survivor" I use my real name over there. Look in the Dan Wesson section you will figure out who i am.
David

[dbllunger]

686 for me but the Red Hawk is stronger.

[ICEMAN]

I have a 686, 4". Love the 357. I do not hunt with it, but it is my sidearm during all my pursuits in the outdoors. Very relaible, durable gun. I will never ever sell mine. Bury it with me.

[MikeWalking]

My nickels worth.

I had a Taurus 608, the 8 round .357 4in ported barrel. I WILL NEVER HAVE A PORTED TRAIL GUN AGAIN! Shooting an M2 .50 BMG without earplugs didn't hurt 1/10th as much.

The Taurus also started falling apart around 800 rounds, pins started working their way out, lock up got real sloppy, scary sloppy.  No Garrets or +P loads, mostly 158gr sp.

I had a S&W 629 Classic, 5 in barrel. Best thing I ever fired.  I still kick myself for selling it (unexpected layofff, ya, but still  )

Had a Ruger Redhawk in .44mag  Never felt as good as the Smitty to fire, was never as good with it as the smitty, of course it took the extra hot loads from Buffalo Bore and yes they hurt.

Now if I could talk you into getting a Dan Wesson in 445 then we can really talk.

I'm listening...Seriously the gun budget is going for next Junes solo arctic trip.....but if there's enough overtime this winter???

[ZEN]

As far as pins coming outI can only say that I'm amazed they have a following at all with that kind of quality.  That's like buying a truck that has wheels that start to get loose after you drive it for a while.  I don't think so.  Those Smiths will get some thought.  Dave, the wetside is tough place to survive.  We live near Renton.  Glad to share some of the same foot prints.  I'll check out that DW.  I was considering their Pointman Seven in 10mm.  Big money though.   You like that Alaskan though don't ya.

[YellowDog]

I love my S&W 586.  Accurate, balanced, and the option to shoot lighter .38 Special loads for plinking.  My dad has an old S&W that has fired way more rounds in its life than I will probably ever fire in my life.  

My brother had a Taurus that I never really cared for.  Actually, it wasn't that bad but it wasn't a S&W either.

[high country]

I have a taurus 450ti which is a 19oz. titanium 5 shot 45lc+p revolver. that gun bucks so hard it will pull the bullets on anything over 340grs. I have to think that if you had a gun fall apart it was a one in a million.

I also have a 629 classic that spit the front sight in the middle of montana....that sucked, but after I installed a new blade it is good as new.

I have to say ruger IS the strongest, the smith IS the smooothest, the taurus IS a decent gun for a decent price.

I would prolly go with the 329pd over my taurus if I did it over....but oh well.

[dbllunger]

Smith is the smoothest because every revolvers internals are hand fit still.  Wish they put as much effort into their autos.

[smdave]

No Alaskan for me.

All Dan Wessons

Top left 375 Supermag, right 460 Supermag (the only one made serial number 1)
bottom 445 Supermag, right 357 Supermag



Dave

[high country]

Smith is the smoothest because every revolvers internals are hand fit still.  Wish they put as much effort into their autos.

give the 1911pd a try....mine is as good or better than my old wilson and much better than my kimber

[ICEMAN]

smdave, so I take it you like handguns...