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Lets hear your opinions on a 296. L frame .44 special concealed hammer. Do I need one
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06-01-2018, 06:10 PM
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What's not to like???
So ugly its cute.
Lightweight.
Its a .44.
I was not crazy about the grips that came on it, so I fixed that. Probably will use the original grips to qualify with it.
Can't comment on recoil because I haven't fired it yet.
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06-01-2018, 06:37 PM
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If I find one locally; I will buy it!
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The 296 has been on my short list of wants for several years. I even picked up and empty fitted factory gray case in the hopes (dreams) of stumbling across one that wasn't seriously overpriced.
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I want one as well. My 624 snub is a tad big to tote most of the time.
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I don't have a 296, but I do have a 396 that I replaced the steel cylinder with a titanium one and bobbed the hammer. Great gun easy to carry. Recoil isn't that bad IMHO
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06-01-2018, 07:57 PM
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The only problem I've discovered in these large caliber lightweight guns is bullet pull. I was regularly using a 325 PD in IDPA matches using 45ACP or 45 GAP hand loads with 230 FMJs from Montana Gold. When unloading/showing clear I found myself with a hand full of unfired brass, powder and the bullet. I also found unfired rounds would have bullets that had moved a lot out of normal seating length.
This is not a deal killer in a carry gun but I stopped using the 325 in matches. Fresh factory ammo is less likely to jump. Something to be aware of.
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Yes, you need one. Surprisingly good DA trigger pull. During snake season, and its almost always snake season in Texas, I carry mine with a couple of snake loads and three JHPs. Hardly notice its there. Good luck.
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06-02-2018, 09:00 AM
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Bill I love those stocks on your 296. Culina's
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Quote:
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Bill I love those stocks on your 296. Culina's
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No, Ahrends Retro Banana Grips.
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