Buyers Remorse on S&W 44 MAG

[MikeDVB]

Ah, that's no fun... Have something else to shoot in the meantime? :P

 

[DRob]

Great gun

My 629 is not bad, even with full-house factory magnum loads. Fill it with Magtech .44 Special Cowboy Action loads and you'll think it's a .22.

 

[gunman41mag]

My FFL holder called me to say "THE 629 is in my HANDS"

 

[Caleb]

My dad has the thompson contender in .44 mag and sure doesn't shoot like a 45 acp

 

[fastwally]

I have a 629 POWER PORT with a 6 inch barrel, ammo is a little expensive I'll compare the kick from the 6 inch POWER PORT to the 8.5 inch barrel, & see which recoil is tamer

That 8.5 will probably kick way to much for you. I'll take it off your hands, I might be able to cut the barrel off and make it useful.

 

[gunman41mag]

That 8.5 will probably kick way to much for you. I'll take it off your hands, I might be able to cut the barrel off and make it useful.

I don't want to lose my hand, i'll be lonely with no sex life

 

[blamecharles]

They are fun to shoot. My GF's dad has a 8 3/8ths 629 and you know you have shot it but it isn't too bad.

 

[youngda9]

Re-Load. You can shoot anything for super cheap. Cast your own and you can shoot for crazy cheap.

<6 cents for 357 mag 158 grain
<8 cents for 44 mag 240 grain

You've got tons of spare time, start researching and run the numbers to see what you're missing out on. Calculate how much you're shooting now vs what you'll save. Then you can figure out how long it takes to re-coup your investment. It's a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned. I shoot 3500 rounds a year and climbing for $220 let's say(shoot mostly 357). 3500 rounds of the 357 cheap stuff would cost 40 cents a round(estimation, haven't bought factory ammo in years)...that's $1400. I obviously wouldn't shoot nearly that much if i had to shoot factory ammo, and wouldn't have nearly as much fun either.

 

[gunman41mag]

Re-Load. You can shoot anything for super cheap. Cast your own and you can shoot for crazy cheap.

<6 cents for 357 mag 158 grain
<8 cents for 44 mag 240 grain

You've got tons of spare time, start researching and run the numbers to see what you're missing out on. Calculate how much you're shooting now vs what you'll save. Then you can figure out how long it takes to re-coup your investment. It's a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned. I shoot 3500 rounds a year and climbing for $220 let's say(shoot mostly 357). 3500 rounds of the 357 cheap stuff would cost 40 cents a round(estimation, haven't bought factory ammo in years)...that's $1400. I obviously wouldn't shoot nearly that much if i had to shoot factory ammo, and wouldn't have nearly as much fun either.

I haven't reloaded in over 15 years, have the two DILLONS 550 collecting dust, don't have time or space to reload for now

 

[rcg5960]

My opinion is that you have a fantastic weapon for hunting but there are better choices for self defense.

 

[Hookeye]

Get the new electronic ear protection stuff so you can hear/be protected while hunting.
If you're new to .44 mags (or handgun hunting in general), just do it.
Crap wasn't around when I started and my hearing is ruined.

 

[fastwally]

My opinion is that you have a fantastic weapon for hunting but there are better choices for self defense.

Depends on how far he runs before you can get him.

 

[Caleb]

I haven't reloaded in over 15 years, have the two DILLONS 550 collecting dust, don't have time or space to reload for now

Trade one for a remington 870?

 

[gunman41mag]

Trade one for a remington 870?

I'm going to need it, when obama destroy this great country

 

[gunman41mag]

My opinion is that you have a fantastic weapon for hunting but there are better choices for self defense.

You mean I can't carry it in an ankle holster

 

[gunman41mag]

In my city, I have a 5-day waiting period, so my FFL holder has to hold it till next week, before I can get my S & W 629

 

[MikeDVB]

In my city, I have a 5-day waiting period, so my FFL holder has to hold it till next week, before I can get my S & W 629

Hmmm, isn't that an ordinance voided by SEA 292 or does it not apply to that sort of thing?

Preemption of local firearm regulation. Prohibits, with certain exceptions, a political subdivision from regulating: (1) firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; (2) the ownership, possession, carrying, transportation, registration, transfer, and storage of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; and (3) commerce in and taxation of firearms, firearm ammunition, and firearm accessories. Allows a person to file an action against a political subdivision if the person is adversely affected by an ordinance, a measure, an enactment, a rule, or a policy of the political subdivision that violates the law. Repeals a conflicting statute concerning local regulation of firearms.

http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2011&request=getBill&docno=292

 

[gunman41mag]

Hmmm, isn't that an ordinance voided by SEA 292 or does it not apply to that sort of thing?
Indiana General Assembly

I don't live in the state of IN, my state only has a waiting period on a certain section of the state

 

[MikeDVB]

I don't live in the state of IN, my state only has a waiting period on a certain section of the state

Ah, I presumed you were in Indiana due to this being INGO . May want to say "Not Indiana" rather than "South of you" .

 

[fastwally]

I don't live in the state of IN, my state only has a waiting period on a certain section of the state

I thought I heard a little twang in yall's words.