Paring down the .44's...which to keep?

[WNC Seabee]

I really want to streamline my collection. I will occasionally hunt white tail deer with a .44, limiting myself to archery distances (35-40 yards). But mostly it will be a sidearm for camping, hiking, etc.

Which ONE would you keep and why?

The first one to say, "Keep Em All!" or anything like that will have their parentage called into question.

- S&W 629-3 5" Classic. Has been bead blasted, laser etchings no longer visible. Very accurate.

- 629-4 Mountain Gun 4"

- Ruger Redhawk 4" Stainless.

 

[arjay]

Mountain gun-carries easier than the classic and has a better trigger than the redhawk.

 

[Buford57]

With 2 votes in ABC News calls the Election for the 629-3 5" Classic

 

[sarge1967]

I am partial to Mountain Guns so......

 

[Camster]

For your purpose,the Mountain gun,otherwise I really like 5 inch N frames.

 

[TNDave]

Tough call between the Mountain Gun and the 5". I would lean toward the MG though.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

The mountain gun.

 

[STCM(SW)]

Tough call between the Mountain Gun and the 5". I would lean toward the MG though.

Same here.

 

[sabre]

Given your intended use the MG make the most sense.

 

[GKC]

Personally, I would keep the Mountain Gun.

 

[Stu Honea]

I voted for the classic.More versatility with the longer barrel. I can't help it. "Heavy" is relative.

 

[cornfed83]

I'm partial to the way a 5 inch N frame handles. Also I'm a relatively big guy so the difference in weight between the Classic and the MG isn't a big deal to me. I guess once you've carried a SAW in an Iraqi summer and a radio in an Afghani winter a few ounces here and there isn't a big deal.

 

[CWH44300]

Out of the three, I'd say MG

 

[tkosiba]

5" Classic in .44 Mag, unless the Mountain Gun was in .45 LC (the perfect caliber combo).

 

[cochise]

5" Classic, it is a better revolver.

 

[shottist]

MG w/o question

 

[SuperMan]

Since your primary use for the gun is carry vs. hunting I'd go Mountain Gun. I had the exact same pair to go with a Ruger 77/44 Carbine and decided the Mountain Gun fit the bill better than the Classic.

One of my hunting partners bought the Classic as it had at one time been his Uncle's gun before his Uncle traded it to me for one of the MGs I had....

Bob

 

[Murdock]

Keep the MG

 

[Maximumbob54]

mostly it will be a sidearm for camping, hiking, etc.

That one statement alone would seem to make the Mountain Gun the one to keep. The other two will carry like a boat anchor compared to the MG.

 

[fyimo]

Keep the MG

+1 on what he said if it's going to be carried.