New 329pd

[junior1954]

Always wanted a .44 and I'm a sucker for scandium alloy Smiths. I have an R8 that's a tack driver and I love as well as a 386NG, a safe queen that's been discontinued (both .357's). I ordered a 329PD two days ago and can't wait to get her! I also ordered some 255gr Buffalo Bore .44 magnums for defense and Hornady 180gr .44 specials for practice. Wanted a revolver for backup in the woods and there isn't anything in our neck of the woods it can't handle. Anxious to see if I'll need aftermarket grips to tame the magnum loads as many have mentioned. I've shot my Bond Arms .357 magnum derringer and it was manageable, though I wouldn't consider it a range gun.

 

[bondjamesbond]

Speer shotshells jump crimp every round in mine

 

[Anschutz]

Those are really nice guns. Congrats on your purchase. I'm sure they're a joy to carry but I don't think I could effectively deliver follow up shots with it.

 

[Deadeyedave]

I just bought a 329PD and love it. Shot a box of 180gr Remington's and 15 other reloads. Settled on Hornady 240gr XTPs over 11 grains of CFE Pistol. Still need to shoot them but expect them to be around 1200 or 1250 FPS.
Also used a factory crimp die with serious crimp to avoid bullet jump.
It the kind of gun that once you pick it up and hold it, you have to have one.