Well folks, a 5 inch 44 Special is here. I stumbled on one at a local gunshop and it was beautiful. I thought it was a S&W because it didn't have the blocky, thick GP look. The bluing was beautiful, I'm guessing the weight was about 36 ounces, nicely balanced. I'm trying to remember, I thunk it was a five shot but don't quote me on it. I'm really tempted to get one of these as they really look and feel different from other Rugers.