Originally Posted by Esox357
I'm looking at purchasing one of these and reloading for it. Any negatives on this gun? I don't care for the plastic grips and wondered if I could find the wood grips on the older models to replace them or another aftermarket grip? Other than that just wanted feedback on those who own them and which caliber would be ideal. Mostly a plinking gun and probably some field use? Thanks.


Wood grips off an older model will fit. I hate the plastic grips too. I've owned/owned a bunch of both and I prefer the .44 Magnum. You don't need a Bisley. Recoil is the same and they are hideous. You can see my New Model with older grips in the picture.
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