Hello, my name is Frank and I'm a 44 special addict. My downfall started with a 6.5" bbld 624 and from that moment I was doomed. Then came the 4" bbld 24-3 and followed by the 3" bbld 24-3. My wife wasn't aware of my addiction as when I bought the 3" one I already had the paperwork done when she found me. She goes with me to the shows to keep me in line. Unfortunately that day I fell off the wagon big time. And the funny thing after I bought the 44 specials I've never seen another for sale down here. Must be a message in there somewhere. The 624 with that long barrel with winchester 200 grain silvertips is like shooting a 38 special. Outside of the 38 special the 44 special is my favorite cartridge. Frank