44 Cal Revolver for 44th Birthday, Suggestions Requested

[Mr_Happy1]

My 44th Birthday is in a month and I decided I need a 44cal revolver to commemorate it. I say revolver because I only know of a Desert Eagle as far as pistol options. I would love a no lock S&W 44 Special snub, but they are expensive. If that truly is the best option I will do it, but it looks like it will be about $1,600-$1,800. Is there another option? Rugers are about $1,000. The only other options are Charter Arms and Taurus. I am trying to keep it relatively small so I can occasionally carry it. What do you all think? I would also consider a Magnum.
Thank you

[HKGuns]

You can usually always find great used Model 29's from the 70's for not a lot of money. People trade them in or consign them all the time.

So my recommendation, is to try to find a good condition, used, model 29, either 4 or 6 inches.

I paid around $600 for this one used and in great condition, the bore looks new.

I wouldn't bother with a special, you can shoot both out of a "real" 44 mag and why limit yourself to special only loads that are harder to find.



ETA: Oh, and you're a young punk!

[glocktogo]

You could always go OG and get one of the high quality 1873 repros. I’ve got a “tuned” Taylor’s and Co. (Uberti) 5 1/2” Drifter (mine’s in .45 Colt.). They’re pretty damn sweet and their solution to safely carry a round under the hammer is quite elegant. They also have like 30+ different models on the 1873 pattern alone.

Definitely worth checking out for the price!

[MA2_Navy_Veteran]

Maybe celebrate your age with a little .44 caliber history. Like with an Uberti .44 1858 Remmington New Model Army...



Of course you could also go with other types/brands like a Pietta or Uberti .44 1860 Colt.

Just Sayin...
& pre-Happy 44th Birthday to you as well.

MA2

[Wildcat]

For a modern revolver, the S&W Model 29 or 629 would be my choice.

There are also some single-actions available if you want to spend less and still have a 44. Look up Sheriff's Model in 44-40. Faithful reproductions are under $600 new.

[StainlessSteelRat]

Model 29/629, 4" is handier to carry, 6" or 6.5" balances better IMO. A Mountain Gun would be great, too. If you're partial to Rugers, an older Redhawk is nice, and will be a bit cheaper. Those old Model 24s are sweet though, albeit pricey. A 3" would be cool. Can't go wrong with any of those.

[caporider]

For a modern revolver, the S&W Model 29 or 629 would be my choice.

There are also some single-actions available if you want to spend less and still have a 44. Look up Sheriff's Model in 44-40. Faithful reproductions are under $600 new.

I'm partial to my 629 V-Comp. I may eventually buy the lock delete kit but I kinda don't care enough to do that at the moment. The DA trigger pull is superlative.



BTW, does anyone else have a dozen or more N-frame grips sitting in a drawer...? I swear I have almost as many revolver grips as I do IWB holsters.

[kirkland]

You can usually always find great used Model 29's from the 70's for not a lot of money. People trade them in or consign them all the time.

So my recommendation, is to try to find a good condition, used, model 29, either 4 or 6 inches.

I paid around $600 for this one used and in great condition, the bore looks new.

I wouldn't bother with a special, you can shoot both out of a "real" 44 mag and why limit yourself to special only loads that are harder to find.



ETA: Oh, and you're a young punk!

I second this. Smiths from the 70's and earlier are very nice revolvers. The magnums have recessed cylinders which is a nice touch and not done anymore. I bought a 1958 Model 29 no dash with coke bottle grips about 15 years ago. Great shooting gun, very accurate. Got no idea what it's worth now but the ones from the 70's and 80's are just as good if not better than the ones from the 50's and should be a lot cheaper. I'd buy a 70's pinned and recessed smith over a new one any day of the week.

BTW, that's a damn nice 4" @HKGuns

[Pappabear]

You can usually always find great used Model 29's from the 70's for not a lot of money. People trade them in or consign them all the time.

So my recommendation, is to try to find a good condition, used, model 29, either 4 or 6 inches.

I paid around $600 for this one used and in great condition, the bore looks new.

I wouldn't bother with a special, you can shoot both out of a "real" 44 mag and why limit yourself to special only loads that are harder to find.



ETA: Oh, and you're a young punk!

Great advice IMHO. I have bought most of my revos used. I would stick with S&W and Colt, hell its your 44th-GO FOR IT BIG. Be careful you will be 50 soon

PB

[AndyLate]

I have a 629-4 Mountain Gun, its a really nice, well balanced revolver. A little light to be comfortable shooting a lot of full power magnum rounds.

Let me suggest the Super Blackhawk too, either traditional, Hunter, or Bisley.

Andy