Horse91-686
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I went the Night Guard route, really like the 240gr hardcast for back up; weighs in about 25oz IIRC.
Bob
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396 mountain lite
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endgameAK
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Late to the party ....
I bought a M396 MountainLite when they were first announced ... mine is no-dash. I've been wearing it as my woods-carry piece on a daily basis since '00.
I talked with an S&W executive who oversaw the development of the 396ML about the 200 grain bullet limit. I was told that the limit was only related to possible crimp jumping with factory ammo. A heavy roll crimp should suffice, he said. Otherwise, there was no reason to avoid heavier bullets.
For the past 8 years, I've been using Buffalo Bore's "Heavy .44Spl." loads - 255 gr. gas checked Keith hardcast @ 1000 fps, actually 975fps in my barrel. The "Little Beast" has a bit of recoil, and a lot of muzzle jump, but I've shot it a lot, and am comfortable and fairly skilled with it. That rig is my companion, summer or winter.
Several winters ago, I killed a moose that got into my dogteam and was trying to kill my dogs. I shot him in the shoulder/lungs with the first round, which distracted him from the dogs. Fired 2 more rounds to be sure. All 3 slugs went in and out -- excellent penetration. My confidence in my 396ML/BufBore heavy .44Spl ammo is justified.
It's had a Performance Center action job, and wears Trijicon tritium night sights. I may have it Magnaported to eliminate the muzzle jump.
I'm not a collector. If I don't use a handgun, it is moved on. My 396ML will stay here as long as I'm around.
I bought a M396 MountainLite when they were first announced ... mine is no-dash. I've been wearing it as my woods-carry piece on a daily basis since '00.
I talked with an S&W executive who oversaw the development of the 396ML about the 200 grain bullet limit. I was told that the limit was only related to possible crimp jumping with factory ammo. A heavy roll crimp should suffice, he said. Otherwise, there was no reason to avoid heavier bullets.
For the past 8 years, I've been using Buffalo Bore's "Heavy .44Spl." loads - 255 gr. gas checked Keith hardcast @ 1000 fps, actually 975fps in my barrel. The "Little Beast" has a bit of recoil, and a lot of muzzle jump, but I've shot it a lot, and am comfortable and fairly skilled with it. That rig is my companion, summer or winter.
Several winters ago, I killed a moose that got into my dogteam and was trying to kill my dogs. I shot him in the shoulder/lungs with the first round, which distracted him from the dogs. Fired 2 more rounds to be sure. All 3 slugs went in and out -- excellent penetration. My confidence in my 396ML/BufBore heavy .44Spl ammo is justified.
It's had a Performance Center action job, and wears Trijicon tritium night sights. I may have it Magnaported to eliminate the muzzle jump.
I'm not a collector. If I don't use a handgun, it is moved on. My 396ML will stay here as long as I'm around.
Reviving an older post....
"I bought a M396 MountainLite when they were first announced ...
It's had a Performance Center action job, and wears Trijicon tritium night sights. I may have it Magnaported to eliminate the muzzle jump."
endgameAK did you ever get the 396ML Magnaported?
What is the part # for the Trijicon tritium sights?
"I bought a M396 MountainLite when they were first announced ...
It's had a Performance Center action job, and wears Trijicon tritium night sights. I may have it Magnaported to eliminate the muzzle jump."
endgameAK did you ever get the 396ML Magnaported?
What is the part # for the Trijicon tritium sights?
retrieverhunter
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This is funny. I did a search a few days ago on here trying to find info on a 396 Mountain Lite and came up with "no matches", but here one is.
I just bought a pre-lock 396 "Mountain Lite" and absolutely love it. I am loading for mine, and it is a blast to shoot.
I just bought a pre-lock 396 "Mountain Lite" and absolutely love it. I am loading for mine, and it is a blast to shoot.
JNewell
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Take a look at how the "barrel" is constructed...then see if you would want anyone trying that on yours?
I like mine...
I like mine. It's light, easy to carry, and not too tough to shoot, since I reload and control the charge.
I would refer to it as a carry much fire little, as opposed to a range gun, but it's one of my favorite carry pieces, and some fun can be had at the range as well.
I also have the 329NG in .44 mag which is larger, a bit tougher to carry, but literally a blast at the range.
I like mine. It's light, easy to carry, and not too tough to shoot, since I reload and control the charge.
I would refer to it as a carry much fire little, as opposed to a range gun, but it's one of my favorite carry pieces, and some fun can be had at the range as well.
I also have the 329NG in .44 mag which is larger, a bit tougher to carry, but literally a blast at the range.
johnnyloco
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Gotta luv them!
Old thread with much interesting info!
Kaaskop49
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Kaaskop49
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I have one, sold my 2 1/2" 66 when I bought it. Very lite, and 7 rounds. It's my "when I need something bigger carry gun". Shoots great also, Larry
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