Astra .44 Magnum

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Years ago I bought an Astra .44 magnum double-action stainless steel revolver. It has a pinned barrel and recessed bores -- also a decent trigger pull. In many ways it looks and recoils like a 629 Smith. When I got it I thought it wouldn't amount to much, but it's turned out to be quite a good pistol. But I don't hear much about them.

Does anyone have one? Oh, I've also been looking for some replacement rubber grips for them, but can't find any. Were they ever made by Pacymayr?

Thanks!