I did something stupid

[KansasPaul]

I really did something stupid. Well, actually, two stupid things. Two years ago in an accident I lost part of my right thumb. I had reconstructive surgery but even after 6 months of recovery I found that heavy recoil pistols just hurt to shoot. In an act of depression, I sold my Ruger Redhawk (44mag- stainless -7 inch barrel - custom trigger work) to my Brother-in-law. To this day he just smiles when I mention it. Anyway, now that a couple of years have gone by, I'm not feeling as much pain when shooting and I REALLY miss having a 44 mag. So, I'm looking for recommendations regarding another 44 mag. My requirements are:
*No more than 4 inches ( and I really like short barreled pistols)
*Not more than about $750 cost
*Large frame
*All steel, not an alloy (need the heft to reduce felt recoil)
* MUST have a decent rigger

So, what are your recommendations? I'm thinking Smith but the money is more than my budget.

Blessings,

Paul

 

[silicosys4]

You might get lucky and find a good used s&w for under $750 if you are patient,
Another ruger redhawk and a trip to the gunsmith for a barrel shortening would probably be under $750. You could look into a super redhawk Alaskan.
You might find an astra terminator, mine is everything you asked for.

 

[788Ham]

Look for a Smith 629, they are a very good revolver, mine I've had since 85, still shooting strong. Might be able to find a good used one for that amount.

 

[357 Terms]

4in Redhawk, hard to find right now, but a great 44 (or 45 colt), and easily in line with your price range.

 

[Jim K]

Here is one place that has some guns in that price range.

http://www.gunsinternational.com/-44-Magnum-Revolvers.cfm?cat_id=234

Jim

 

[tomrkba]

The Ruger Alaskan in 44 Magnum fits your requirements.

 

[Hondo 60]

A 4" Redhawk sounds like the answer.
And "maybe" a trip to a smith for a trigger job, but mine is sweet just as it is.

 

[41 Mag]

I have no personal experience with anything bigger than 357 in that short of a barrel, but none the less I would have to go with recommendations for the Redhawk.

They simply have something about them that strikes my fancy, and usually for what you wind up with the prices are good. They are built tank tough as well.

Good luck with which/what ever you go with.