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That 4 3/4 barrel really looks good. What made you go with that length over the standard ones?

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Here's my model 97 in .45 LC. I like shorter barrel lengths on my revolvers because they're easier to carry on the hip, and they seem to balance better for me.

It came with the factory micarta grips, but they have sharp edeges on the butt and with stout loads those edges cut into my palms. It kind of hurt to shoot. I had Grashorns make these, with a bit of a taper at the butt and now the felt recoil is less.

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My two FA97's - a 44 special on the left and a 357 mag on the right.

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I had a third at one point - in 45 colt. I sold it because the recoil of heavy loads drive's the trigger guard into the knuckle on my middle finger. I like the big colt in the 97, but it didn't like me. Anyway, the two I have, I like very much. I am contemplating sending the 44 back to the factory and have the barrel cut to 4-1/4", roundbutted and add micarta grips.

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Originally Posted by nmsu
That 4 3/4 barrel really looks good. What made you go with that length over the standard ones?


I am just interjecting my opinion but that barrel length to my eye is the most aesthetically pleasing, as well as balances very well.


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I have a FA97 .44 Special and it is a peach. The grip frame is more like the 1860 Colt Army than the SA and there is more width to it. Works well. About all I've shot in it is the Skeeter Skelton load and Buffalo Bore's 250 gr. load. Handles both really well. I suppose I could sell all my other .44 Specials. Perhaps I should. It is a great gun and I'm sure you will enjoy it.

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Both are pretty guns....I'm jealous of the FA. Only handled one in my life, but its quality was apparent. I too like the Mount Baldy 250 grain. At 900 fps I get virtually NO leading from my Ruger flattop with this bullet. I use power pistol, and am very pleased with the cleanness of this powder. Just a little white residue, that doesn't seem to build up.

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