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I choose the 44 magnum; the cartridge is very versatile, but I also choose it in part because I love the S&W model 29/629. I have 6" 29-3 that has the smoothest double-action trigger of any revolver I've ever fired. And I have a newer 4" 629 that I use as a trail gun here in the Rockies; the...

Yes, a .44 Mag has fairly stout recoil, but I've found that perceived recoil can be more important. For example, shooting the ultra-tiny .380s or heavy .38 +P rounds from a S&W airweight can be much more unpleasant than shooting .44 mags out of a hefty S&W 29 or 629. That's been my experience...

Kahr CM9, $369. Because of it's small size I carry it more often than any other. Good fit and finish, handles 9mm +p loads. Smooth (but long) DAO trigger pull. Accurate and not terribly brutal to shoot when compared with other small guns I've shot. As with most small 9mm semiautos some...

On newer guns... stainless. Easy to clean and holds up better over the long haul. On a nice older S&Ws or Colt, I'll take one of their beautifully deep-blued guns. The blue-ing on newer guns is not nearly as well done, so... another reason to go with stainless in new guns.

I found an astonishing deal on a 6" Trooper Mk III .357 a couple of months ago, from a dealer at a gun show of all places. $300... I couldn't believe it. I bought it so fast I almost got whiplash. The internals were clean, slight blue-ing wear at the end of the barrel and cylinder, no pits...

An nicely maintained older S&W is often less expensive than a new gun and is likely to have: 1) a better double-action trigger 2) smoother action overall 3) good workmanship 4) fewer lawyerly corruptions A number of responders have recommended S&W K frames... for a good reason. These are...