Hey all. Im looking for a 3 - 4 inch barrel 44 Mag that wont be more than around 30 oz empty. I dont want anything as short as a 2.5" and anything longer than 4" is just too much, since some areas I backpack in, the gun needs to be concealed, which I do fine in a small lumbar packs, which is just a bit bigger than the standard fanny pack. I just fit a gun with the dimensions of the 329PD . I'll be using this gun in the North East from PA to ME and in AK, primarily Denali. The gun is going to be one that will be carried a lot and shot a little. Its just for personal defense from large 4 legged critters.
Ive had w 357s below 2.5" barrels and I am not a fan due to my ability to be accurate with them. I know some of you may be deadly accurate with those 2.5" but I am just not a fan so please dont try to convince me...been there done that.
The only gun Ive come across that fits the bill is the 329PD, which fits the bill in all areas, but it is a little lighter than I need and an extra 5 oz would surely make a difference in recoil, not to mention that it is quite expensive. S&Ws other 44 mags are just too heavy to be worth while carrying day in and day out for many miles. Ive looked at ruger and they dont make anything that works either. Ive had too many problems with Taurus revolvers over the years, so they are not in the running.
Is my only option given my going to be the 329PD? I currently carry a gun that is 33 oz fully loaded and its manageable, but I do not want to go any heavier. Yes, I know people say oh its only a few ounces, you wont notice, but I have to shed ounces everywhere I can or else before yo know it its pounds of extra weight. Remember, this is a gun that will be carried a lot and used very little, so while its a priority, it certainly isnt one of the top priorities when it comes to allowing extra weight.
Any options I may have over looked in 44 mag (and only the 44 mag, please dont turn this into a caliber debate)? Thanks.
Ive had w 357s below 2.5" barrels and I am not a fan due to my ability to be accurate with them. I know some of you may be deadly accurate with those 2.5" but I am just not a fan so please dont try to convince me...been there done that.
The only gun Ive come across that fits the bill is the 329PD, which fits the bill in all areas, but it is a little lighter than I need and an extra 5 oz would surely make a difference in recoil, not to mention that it is quite expensive. S&Ws other 44 mags are just too heavy to be worth while carrying day in and day out for many miles. Ive looked at ruger and they dont make anything that works either. Ive had too many problems with Taurus revolvers over the years, so they are not in the running.
Is my only option given my going to be the 329PD? I currently carry a gun that is 33 oz fully loaded and its manageable, but I do not want to go any heavier. Yes, I know people say oh its only a few ounces, you wont notice, but I have to shed ounces everywhere I can or else before yo know it its pounds of extra weight. Remember, this is a gun that will be carried a lot and used very little, so while its a priority, it certainly isnt one of the top priorities when it comes to allowing extra weight.
Any options I may have over looked in 44 mag (and only the 44 mag, please dont turn this into a caliber debate)? Thanks.