I knew at some point I would want a dedicated 44spl revolver. I sold off my Ruger Redhawk recently and then found out Ruger introduced the GP100 in a 3" 44spl 5 shot @ $615.

I love my N frame 625 Model of 1989 45acp in 5" as well as my 686-3 and was thinking I would pick up something in a pre-lock S&W in 44spl as a target shooter. So my dilemma is what S&W can I get in SS or blue @ about $750 or less? I have not owned a 3" revolver before but I am flexible up to about 4" bbl length.

If anyone can help educate me on what I should be looking for in the S&W pre-locks please chime in and of course you can add pictures so I can drool a bit too

I just knew that lure of the 44spl would bite me some day! So the search begins...............unless I opt for the Ruger GP100.

Thanks
Karl