All the great articles written on the 44 spec. used to salt in the wound until 2 weeks ago when I found a NIB S&W 696.

It's enroute as I type and once the paperwork clears, I'll be in Smith Heaven.

My only fear is this will lead to a lever gun and then a S&W Md. 24...was the Md. 24 offered in an 8 3/8" barrel length?

Pete