Buyers Remorse on S&W 44 MAG

[gunman41mag]

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

I live south of you guys, but not a hillbilly or redneck

 

[gunman41mag]

I'm thinking of buying a 4 inch or shorter barrel & have a gunsmith swap out the 8.5 inch barrel for the 4 inch !!!

 

[686 Shooter]

I'm thinking of buying a 4 inch or shorter barrel & have a gunsmith swap out the 8.5 inch barrel for the 4 inch !!!

I recently traded a fellow INGO member my 4" model 29 for his 8 3/8" model 29, his plan was to do exactly what you are planning, this trade seemed to make more sense. Unless you are planning other modifications the cost of the barrel and gunsmithing charges plus the cost of the gun, you could have bought a 4" to begin with. If you are set on changing from a 8.5" to a 4", I think it would be more cost effective to trade guns or sell your gun and buy a shorter one.

 

[gunman41mag]

I recently traded a fellow INGO member my 4" model 29 for his 8 3/8" model 29, his plan was to do exactly what you are planning, this trade seemed to make more sense. Unless you are planning other modifications the cost of the barrel and gunsmithing charges plus the cost of the gun, you could have bought a 4" to begin with. If you are set on changing from a 8.5" to a 4", I think it would be more cost effective to trade guns or sell your gun and buy a shorter one.

I was looking for a 4 inch 44 mag.The reason I bought this 8.5 inch barrel gun, is cause It's in excellent condition & the price was right.

 

[philbert001]

My nickel plated 6.5" model 29 was my first handgun, and is still my favorite to shoot! Chest size groups at 70 yards offhand with factory iron sights! Can't complain about accuracy!

 

[MikeDVB]

I was looking for a 4 inch 44 mag.The reason I bought this 8.5 inch barrel gun, is cause It's in excellent condition & the price was right.

Shoot it before you try trading it .

 

[ericb]

Smith & Wesson 44 Mag Revolvers are amazing! I own several 29s and 629s You will grow to like the revolver, if you dont sell it to quickly and give it a chance!

 

[gunman41mag]

I'm going to buy a 4 inch barrel & have a gunsmith install the 4 inch barrel, don't know If I should kept the 8.5 inch barrel or sell it

 

[lowendgenerator]

I was immediately reminded of this show when I saw your gun.

http://youtu.be/tBAbz6isTsI

Best show of the 80s.

 

[gunman41mag]

I need to make time to shoot this 44 MAGNUM

 

[Hookeye]

Scope the 8 3/8" with an Aimpoint for target/hunting and get a 4" for iron sighted general duty.

 

[gunman41mag]

Scope the 8 3/8" with an Aimpoint for target/hunting and get a 4" for iron sighted general duty.

Been too busy to shoot any guns, but I want too see how accurate the long barrel is