These are open back.
When i sold the gun, i kept the grip and sanded it down to fit my 19-4 2.2/5"
Unfortunatly won't work with my speedloaders
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Ouch!! .44 mag's hurt.
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These are open back.
When i sold the gun, i kept the grip and sanded it down to fit my 19-4 2.2/5"
Unfortunatly won't work with my speedloaders
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I bet that IS a handful with the small grips. Looks like the same Eagles that are on my 625-10PC but on a gun with much more power. I just bought this 629-6 Talo snub .44 and it's grips are larger so I hope they are usable. I really like the way they look. If you like these grips we can always swap guns!! 
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Never heard that before!
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at_liberty
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Some didn't get the memo that 44 mag snubbies are not as cool as they look. Move up to a 6" all steel N-Frame like a 629, and you will have some fun with real deal ammo.
No, it's not about the grips. It is about not having enough barrel and mass to handle the caliber. That gun will be aggressive enough in .44 S&W Special. Nice paperweight.
No, it's not about the grips. It is about not having enough barrel and mass to handle the caliber. That gun will be aggressive enough in .44 S&W Special. Nice paperweight.
at_liberty
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Like get a real barrel for it?
You should try the Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 200gr jhp. Great factory load, accurate and reduced recoil.
Kframerbluvr
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My Lew Horton 3" M29 is good for one cylinderful of accurate DA shooting with full power 240 grain Magnum loads. Anything after that, in my hands, is a waste.
The original RB combats are gorgeous but don't fit my hand and I put on a pair of Sile "boot type" rubber stocks. Bad choice for full power loads but tolerable with Georgia Arms 240 grain loads rated at 1000 fps, according to the package.
Am now trying to decide whether to sell the gun or find different grips.
The original RB combats are gorgeous but don't fit my hand and I put on a pair of Sile "boot type" rubber stocks. Bad choice for full power loads but tolerable with Georgia Arms 240 grain loads rated at 1000 fps, according to the package.
Am now trying to decide whether to sell the gun or find different grips.
touchoneoff
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I have only fired 6 rounds of .44 Magnum in my life, and that was through a friends S&W. He had just the standard wood grip panels on it, has since replaced the grips with rubber, but I just handed it back to him and said, "thanks, but no thanks".
My strong hand hurt for a day after that.
My strong hand hurt for a day after that.
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There are just some pistols that get carried a lot but fired very little.
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Hogue Grips
Kid44
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Almost beautiful??
Kid44
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That's half the battle, knowing/learning how to use your arms to absorb some of the recoil.
Kid44
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Gawd I like this subject. And it gives me the opportunity to retell my story of my 329. No, not a reasonable weight stainless steel or carbon steel handgun with some heft!
So we used to go to a mid winter campout. It was just the guys, but did include beer and lots of firearms. So I worked about a half day, then lit out for the site. When I got there they already had a nice fire going. We'd cut and split enough wood for a nice home supply for an entire winter. So's I parked the jeep within crawling distance and walked over to the fire with a chair. But before I sat down, I mentioned I'd bought a brand new gun and would like to shoot it, just for fun. Of course everyone encouraged me. I wouldn't hang out with other types.
So I went back to the jeep and dug out my then spankin' new 329. I had it all gussied up with Crimson Trace grips I almost stole from the dealer. Someone had bought them and didn't like the idea. So I got the gun in my sweaty hand and very, very carefully selected my ammo. Yes, 3 rounds of bear destroying 300 grain full power ammo, and then 3 of my very own favorite reloads in 44 Special.
And like every group of guys, we had one who can do anything better than you or anybody else. Ole Davey was better at everything, just ask him. Or don't, because he'll tell you.
So I walked over to the creek, about 15 full feet away from the fire circle. Took careful aim at the sycamore tree, probably about 4' in diameter. And I fired the first round. I wasn't born yesterday, and it was winter so I had gloves on. But I put on a pretty good show, I whined and complained about how it hurt. So then I fired the 2nd, and put on another Oscar rated performance about pain. When they all stopped laughing about what a wimp I was, I fired the 3rd round of specials and announced I was through, it hurt too bad. Well, that was Davey's clue to jump up and declare he could shoot the gun. And he did.
That first shot really got to him. I think it was Speer grand slam or something like that. And in all fairness, he didn't lose his grip on my revolver. Nor did he cry or anything, but you could see the hesitation in his little mind. And to his credit he fired rounds 2 and 3. But then he handed the gun back to me. And I watched closely while he went over to the cooler and selected a cold beer, dipping it out with his left and putting it in his now mostly useless right hand. Then he sat down. To drink the beer, he'd take it in his left/off hand and put it up to his mouth. Then back to his right for the pain ending cold.
And I sat down next to my buddy Wes. He'd been a detective for the last decade of his 32 years as a policeman. He kind of enjoyed the show but said "Dick, did I notice a different sound from your shots to Davey's?" Yep. Nothing escapes the trained observer. So I handed him the 6 fired rounds. Then he smiled, enjoying someone getting the best of the other guy as much as anyone.
OK, 44 mags are fun, but even more fun with specials. Magnums are OK for a shot or two. None are fun in a 329, they just hurt. I even like to read the guys who post they shoot hundreds of rounds through theirs. But I think they must be gluttons for punishment. Same goes for full weight guns, too.
Beer and firearms huh? You're real smart.
I'm right there with you, but in all fairness there's no direct mention of beer consumption before shooting, or shooting after drinking the beer.
ironhead7544
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The Pachmayr Presentation grips in large size will tame the recoil a bit with the N frame. Put those on for the range and save the pretty grips for carry.
I find that Elmer's 44 Special load works in the short 44 Magnum barrels. Goes 985 fps from a 3 inch as chronoed by me. Recoil is not too bad. I doubt you will get much more velocity from that bullet with a full 44 Magnum load with a short barrel.
I load the 240/250 gr lead cast bullet to around 850 fps for a general practice load in 44 Magnum. There is no need for full loads unless you are doing something serious. Puts less wear on the revolver, brass and the shooter.
I find that Elmer's 44 Special load works in the short 44 Magnum barrels. Goes 985 fps from a 3 inch as chronoed by me. Recoil is not too bad. I doubt you will get much more velocity from that bullet with a full 44 Magnum load with a short barrel.
I load the 240/250 gr lead cast bullet to around 850 fps for a general practice load in 44 Magnum. There is no need for full loads unless you are doing something serious. Puts less wear on the revolver, brass and the shooter.
Kid44
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Agreed. But you don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure it out either. Plain and simple, they guy is being stupid.
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