There was a recent 4 page thread in the P&R revolver section about the Dirty Harry guns, as to origin, dash- , bbl length , where are they now..... lots of things. Interesting stuff.
My question/premise is simply: rate or state the order of the 5 DH movies, from best to worst. Thumbnail summary is always good.
Me first.

1. Dirty Harry. If anyone puts a "sequel" ahead of this classic, seek help. Best villain. Best acting job by Clint. Taught directing, and mostly realistic action sequences (the .458 Mag tac rifle is absurdly over the top). Enough. It's the best, period.

2. Magnum Force. Seemed a little weak at the time, but a superlative cast carries this 2 hour apology/explanation of justifiable force and vigilante actions that were opened up in Dirty Harry. Not a really slam bang ending, but overall well done. Way out there music score by Lalo Schifrin.

3. Sudden Impact. Over long and has Whatshername as co-star, but does recreate the arch villain(s) you want to see eat lead. First one where Clint starts to look a bit past his prime, and who really needs the AutoMag?
Still, not bad.

4. The Dead Pool. Not sure why. Liam Neeson? Maybe because #5 really stinks

5. The Enforcer. Well, maybe not a stinker, but just doesn't work. Clint's worst performance, Tyne Daly, bunch of terrible actors as bad guys, weak premise/plot, don't kill Mitchum! Just an overreach to keep the series going. Not surprising it took 7 years to bring back the franchise.

Last note. My favorite Eastwood movie is "Unforgiven". "Dirty Harry" is second, and a whole bunch of his movies are great to watch. The '60s and '70s for action, and the '90s to date for his having found his true acting niche, that of cranky, wise, teacher/philosopher.
Sorry about all the /s.