Battle..model 19 vs model 29 who wins.

For most people, the M19/M66 is more practical.

If you might encounter large beasts during your day, the M29/M629 might be a better choice.

The M69 weighs about the same as a M19 so that would be a good compromise.
 
Had a good look at Elmer's 4 inches in Las Vegas during the antique arms show. I'm still not a big fan of the 4 inch 29 preferring a slightly longer barrel on my .44 magnums. Of v=course that is just me.

I do prefer my guns in calibers beginning with 4 but given the restriction in the OPs post I have to go with the 19. Of course my old 4 inch .44 Special with the lighter contour of their barrels are still just that, special.
 
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M29 for me. I really like carrying the M19 but when a shot must be taken without hearing protection the short barreled 357 is brutal. For me the 44 not so much. The only dangerous four legged animals I have is livestock, but if needed for that chore I feel better with the 44. I do handgun hunt and while I don't doubt the 357 works on deer I have never used one. The 44 has always worked well for that purpose.

But.....I ain't gettin' rid of my 19's!

Dan
 
The perfect compromise...the 44 Combat Magnum, Model 69!

Bill

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