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S&W or Colt
HighNoon
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If you were going to choose between one of two handguns, both 4" barrels, for wearing in the backcountry where you might (rarely) encounter mountain lion or small, black bear, which of the following would you choose?
S&W model 27, .357
Colt Anaconda .44
S&W model 27, .357
Colt Anaconda .44
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with a .50smith what good is it?
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The 6" Anaconda would be nice, but I just saw one of the 4-inchers and they look pretty nice. A bit pricey though.
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She was only a fisherman's daughter,
But when she saw my rod she reeled.
The reason I asked was because I already have the M27, but liked the look and feel of the Anaconda. Just trying to justify in my mind.
But since you asked, how about a S&W M629 with a 3" barrel compared to the Anaconda? Saw one of those too and looked like a nice little pocket rocket.
Lowrider,
The reason I asked was because I already have the M27, but liked the look and feel of the Anaconda. Just trying to justify in my mind.
But since you asked, how about a S&W M629 with a 3" barrel compared to the Anaconda? Saw one of those too and looked like a nice little pocket rocket.
I have three 629's, and the shorter the barrel, the more the recoil is felt. I would pick the S&W 29 or 629 hands down over anyone elses wheel gun, but regardless of the maker, I want a 6" minimum barrel if I'm carring it as a backup hunting or hiking gun, and as I said in my previous post, the .44 Mag is the minimum. If I need a backup side arm for large bear country, it would be the .50 S&W Mag.!
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She was only a fisherman's daughter,
But when she saw my rod she reeled.
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Lord Lowrider the Loquacious.
Member:Secret Select Society of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets
She was only a fisherman's daughter,
But when she saw my rod she reeled.
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I own a 629 Mountain Gun, 4-inch, and I really like it now that I've finally found a grip that takes a little of the kick out of shooting it. With the factory Hogue monogrip (rubber) it felt like somebody hitting me in the palm with a ball bat everytime I pulled the trigger.What grip did you find? I have noticed that too.
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Lord Lowrider the Loquacious.
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She was only a fisherman's daughter,
But when she saw my rod she reeled.
Unless it's the .44 Special, and I don't think Colt made the Anaconda in .44 Special. If it is a .44 Special, the Smith .357 is the preferred weapon.
Also, although both are large frame weapons, the Smith is a bit easier to carry.
Also, I believe the Anaconda is no longer produced, so parts and service may get difficult, as time goes by.
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