The holster was made by Smith and Wesson Leather, a division of S&W in Lillington, NC. The company/factory was later sold and became Gould and Goodrich Leather (G&G). It has been sold several times since it was S&W, but is still open for business at its original location.
EDC 44 Special ONLY
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The holster was made by Smith and Wesson Leather, a division of S&W in Lillington, NC. The company/factory was later sold and became Gould and Goodrich Leather (G&G). It has been sold several times since it was S&W, but is still open for business at its original location.
There are in fact several days per year that I would call "winter" in Phoenix in which a very light jacket would be best to conceal an N-frame. Here is a shot of one of our cars when it actually snowed, taken right after we had to drive through it. By the way, I'm 79 years old and a Phoenix native - and I've seen this exactly twice!
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Sounds like the UP of Mi, we have a few days of summer each year.In 24 years it has NOT snowed in July or August, though I have been told it has happened! So you can carry your 4" SW 500 through out the year. Be Safe,
There are in fact several days per year that I would call "winter" in Phoenix in which a very light jacket would be best to conceal an N-frame. Here is a shot of one of our cars when it actually snowed, taken right after we had to drive through it. By the way, I'm 79 years old and a Phoenix native - and I've seen this exactly twice!
John
Hah! Love it! The way a little rain gets covered like it's a Martian invasion on TV down here, that must've taken over the coverage for days!
Snow and the 500
That 500 is for a young man to carry. It's a back breaker for an old guy. I carry it from the truck to where I'm going to shoot it.
In the high country here we have had snow every month of the year. Mostly above 12,000 feet. Doesn't amount to much in the summer but it's snow.
That 500 is for a young man to carry. It's a back breaker for an old guy. I carry it from the truck to where I'm going to shoot it.
In the high country here we have had snow every month of the year. Mostly above 12,000 feet. Doesn't amount to much in the summer but it's snow.
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For those who carry a 44Spl. as an EDC/CCW,which new revolver is the better choice:Model 69-2.75 bbl. or 629 Delux w/3 in. bbl.? I have narrowed it down to these two,thoughts & opinions. Thanks. Factory ammo choices will be helpful.
For me the one extra round of the 629 isn't worth the extra size and weight over the L framed 69. I've been loading mine with Speer Gold Dot 44 specials.
I agree with that statement whole heartedly and take it one step further.
For me the extra weight of the L frame isn't worthwhile when I can get the same 5 rounds of 44 special in a Colt Detective Special sized package and a weight under 20 ounces - with a CA Bulldog 44
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Gripgrabber
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Junglefighter, hi, I have both, the 629-4 3" would be the last 44 I would carry, the 69 is a wonderful 44.and carried a lot. Buuuuut the CA bulldog is pocket carried the most! There I said it!!!!!
Please forgive me for I have sinned. I will shoot 10 Hail Marys and reload 100 hour fodders. Lol
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Please forgive me for I have sinned. I will shoot 10 Hail Marys and reload 100 hour fodders. Lol
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junglefighter
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The reviews I have read,very few,have all been positive on the new CA Bulldog. Where I live,no one stocks this revolver and I have not seen one in a long time,either for sale or at the range.The same is true of the 69,they stock them,sell them and I have never seen one at the range.If I buy a 69 2 3/4 in. bbl.it will be a buy never having firing one.This will not change my mind on purchase,but it would be nice to shoot one first.
Combat_Diver
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My pocket EDC is a Smith 442 Pro, however shop/tool box gun/woods roaming......... old 3" CA Bulldog in .44 SPL. Usually loaded with two rounds of Speer Shot Capsules for copperheads/moccasins here in the swamps and then next 3 chambers full of Lee 240 hardcast 240gr SWCTL for the gators and black bears, both loads under Unique. In the shop either Winchester 200gr STHP or Federal 200gr LSWCHP.
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I just carried my 44 all day while wearing walking shorts and aloha shirt. My question, why wait to cold weather to carry the 44 specials? I might add, I'm getting pretty long in the tooth and the big revolvers do not create a problem carried in a Simply Rugged holster.
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Here's an old poster from years ago on this forum.....
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MCorps0311
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I use to CC my CA Bulldog ,44 spl.,but now i'm more into my S&W's .38 SPL+P's. for edc.
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This'n is the next to the last one....that I'm carrying now.
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Couple of off brands, usually the CA Bulldog in a Galco holster.
Or Rossi 720 in a Roy's Leather holster.
Or Rossi 720 in a Roy's Leather holster.
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This'n is the next to the last one....that I'm carrying now.
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I love that 44 special!!!
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I have found a couple of gunshops along the front range that carry them.
Liberty Arms in Ft Collins usually has several in stock.
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I've heard the QC is hit and miss. Mid 70's I had a 38 from Charter Arms. It was a pretty good shooter.
I would like to have one in 44 special. I'm only buying older handguns now. So unimpressed with the lack of quality from Colt and S&W. I would be willing to pay more to have quality.
I have found a couple of gunshops along the front range that carry them.
Liberty Arms in Ft Collins usually has several in stock.
USA Liberty Arms
I've heard the QC is hit and miss. Mid 70's I had a 38 from Charter Arms. It was a pretty good shooter.
I would like to have one in 44 special. I'm only buying older handguns now. So unimpressed with the lack of quality from Colt and S&W. I would be willing to pay more to have quality.
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