anybody think a 3 inch barreled 44 is worth fooling with??? It would be for a general toting in the woods and probably carry two snake loads, I might even try to kill a doe with it. I have a 4 inch 629 now and there are a couple of smith's that look cool to me the 2.75 inch model 69 combat magnum and the 629 deluxe with the nice wood grips, 3 inch barrel.
Reference your question about the barrel length.
I would skip the 3" length with the N Frame in favor of the 4" since it is most likely going to be carried in a holster, and the extra barrel length will aid in shootability and lessen muzzle blast. That said, in the smaller frame Model 69, the 2.75" is a horse of a different color and with light loads and a proper holster may be a pretty practical and comfortable little package.
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL.
The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world.
