kmrcstintn
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given the following:
S&W 19-4 (1977-78 vintage) w/ 4" barrel, pinned barrel & recessed chambers @95% condition, already own, spent $350 + $25 for Pachmayr grip
Ruger Security Six (serial # 158-XXXX) w/ 4" barrel, blued, @90% condition, costs $229, will pay @ $25 for Pachmayr grip
1) is the S&W 'K frame' notch in the forcing cone the 'achilles heel' of the design (ie: moderate to heavy use of magnum loads in the 110 gr, 158 gr, and 180 gr groupings) ~ 110 gr jhp's for defense, 158 gr loads for hunting & target, 180 gr loads for bear defense
2) is the Ruger stronger in its design (other than the ejection rod which can work loose) & can handle the same magnum loads better
3) would the Ruger make a better hiking/camp defense/woods walking/car defense gun due to price
brand loyalty & nostalgia put aside (I'm already nostaligc or I would just have 686 & GP100), what do you feel is the better overall gun & why? thanks
S&W 19-4 (1977-78 vintage) w/ 4" barrel, pinned barrel & recessed chambers @95% condition, already own, spent $350 + $25 for Pachmayr grip
Ruger Security Six (serial # 158-XXXX) w/ 4" barrel, blued, @90% condition, costs $229, will pay @ $25 for Pachmayr grip
1) is the S&W 'K frame' notch in the forcing cone the 'achilles heel' of the design (ie: moderate to heavy use of magnum loads in the 110 gr, 158 gr, and 180 gr groupings) ~ 110 gr jhp's for defense, 158 gr loads for hunting & target, 180 gr loads for bear defense
2) is the Ruger stronger in its design (other than the ejection rod which can work loose) & can handle the same magnum loads better
3) would the Ruger make a better hiking/camp defense/woods walking/car defense gun due to price
brand loyalty & nostalgia put aside (I'm already nostaligc or I would just have 686 & GP100), what do you feel is the better overall gun & why? thanks