What I like is the collectability of a model 24. Owning various models is fun. The more the the better. If I was restricted to just one handgun it would be a 4" .44 mag. But I like shooting a .44 special. I can down load a magnum but the heft is there, a disadvantage in my opinion. I have 4 specials, 696, ( a class in its' own), a 3" 624 ( a better carry gun than a 629), a model 24 four inch, and a Colt SAA. Each one is "special", not just a "same old calibar thing".

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