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which is the better choice?

eastwood44mageastwood44mag Member Posts: 2,655 ✭✭
edited November 2004 in General Discussion
I'm debating revolvers here.

.44 mag or .500 S&W

short, light, compact or huge, heavy, and accurate

Taurus, S&W, or Ruger


Would be for back-up hunting gun, defense, target shooting (fun, not competition)

What does everyone think? Thanks.

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  • Henry0ReillyHenry0Reilly Member Posts: 10,887 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    .44 Mag is going to be less expensive and more versatile in terms of ammo. I haven't shot a .500 S&W yet, but I hear they pack a lot of recoil. I would recommend a 6 inch S&W 629.

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  • rimfire72rimfire72 Member Posts: 901 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What about .480 Ruger? If you want the most powerful,Magnum Research offers their BFR in .45-70 and .444 Marlin.
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    if those are the only 2 choice then a Ruger Redhawk 44mag, 5-1/2" barrel in stainless steel
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  • mpolansmpolans Member Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd go with the 629. But then again, I'm not rich, I'm not he-man enough to be wanting to tote around a revolver that weighs as much as my rifle, and I'm comfortable with my bathtub-size.
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    The 500 in the 8-3/8" barrel is now my favorite gun. If you are anywhere near the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, I'll be glad to let you try mine out.[;)]

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  • eastwood44mageastwood44mag Member Posts: 2,655 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dheffley
    The 500 in the 8-3/8" barrel is now my favorite gun. If you are anywhere near the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, I'll be glad to let you try mine out.[;)]

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    Now I've gotta make a trip down there. Wait a minute, I'll be shooting in Texas in a few months. This could be good[:D]

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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    Let me know when![;)]

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  • eastwood44mageastwood44mag Member Posts: 2,655 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by badwrench
    I'm just happy this is not another Bush vs. Kerry thing[:D]

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    We can debate that tomorrow night. Tonight I want to know about guns[^]

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  • easygo6easygo6 Member Posts: 1,465 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In Ohio handguns are permitted as a primary arm for hunting, no 'back-ups' or concealed carry permitted while activly engaged in hunting.

    Must be .357 caliber or larger, straight-walled cartridges only, 5" minimum barrel length.

    For cost of ammo and physical abuse suffered, I would go with the 44. You can afford and tolerate additional practice to develop the skill to hit what you aim at. The 500 S&W can be a sucker's bet for the 'bragging' rights alone. I admit I want one as a toy...it would not be practical for me 'cause I know what I can afford and what recoil I'll tolerate for sufficient practice.

    If you are hunting or plinking with this revolver and friends witness your misses...not much bragging there.





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  • toolmaniamtoolmaniam Member Posts: 3,213
    edited November -1
    For a backup pistol while hunting I would go with a Taurus Titanium Tracker with a 6" bbl. Light, versatile and fun to plink with.

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