What you get depends on what you plan to use it for. If for range use only, consider a 6 inch with a compensator. For hunting, 6" or longer, with or w/o the compensator. For silhouettes, long barrels give better sight alignment. For general fun and carry in the woods as protection against large critters, the 4" is good. Of course none of this means you only have to buy one!

BTW: The clerk is full of ****. Just because you enjoy the 44 mag does not mean you will the 500. They are two entirely different animals.

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