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I'd like something to pack along with my rifle for closer shot opportunities. My 4" 41 Redhawk is just huge. My 4" SS fits my hand much better and is handier to pack. I looked at the GP 100s in 44 Special, but I'd like a longer barrel 4-5" barrel for hunting purposes. the Ruger stainless steel GP100 in 4 inch would be good medicine...
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I like to break shoulders and so does the .480 Ruger!
Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets
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For the eastern side of the USA is there any reason why a 480 is mo betta than a 44 mag? The bisley looks nice, I guess it out shoots the 69? I am now thinking the 4 inch 69 because Glock Doofdud likes the 2.75 inch gun. I just cannot see a 480 for me where I hunt I don't know what would require a .44 mag east of the Mississippi. Much less a .480. I would feel more comfortable with the .480 going after a Maine Moose, but a .44 Mag would work
Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets
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Good point. So now I have to consider a 480.
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For the eastern side of the USA is there any reason why a 480 is mo betta than a 44 mag? The bisley looks nice, I guess it out shoots the 69? I am now thinking the 4 inch 69 because Glock Doofdud likes the 2.75 inch gun. I just cannot see a 480 for me where I hunt I don't know what would require a .44 mag east of the Mississippi. Much less a .480. I shot this out east, and I was glad I had something a bit bigger than a .44 mag. Just sayin'! ![[Linked Image]](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/MarkoR/P1010657.jpg) Plus, I have seen some really big black bears in North Carolina that would benefit from a bigger caliber. One thing that is so great about the .480 is that it really isn't that abusive when loaded hot, but it's definitely a big hammer. Remember, there are no degrees of dead.
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Smith and Wesson 3 inch 686+; 7 shots of 357 magnum... ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/neVkbN3.jpg)
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+1 on the 686 except mine's a 4"..........
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I like the idea of the 480, it is a heavy pistol at 48 ounces.
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I like the idea of the 480, it is a heavy pistol at 48 ounces. It's a meaningful caliber. A little extra weight is your friend!
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I'd like something to pack along with my rifle for closer shot opportunities. My 4" 41 Redhawk is just huge. My 4" SS fits my hand much better and is handier to pack. I looked at the GP 100s in 44 Special, but I'd like a longer barrel 4-5" barrel for hunting purposes. For hunting, I have an old style Ruger Blackhawk 6.5 in .41 Magnum. It weighs 33 oz empty and 38 oz loaded with 5 rounds. It weighs a bit less with the stock grips but I have Pachmayrs on it. It has not been converted. It is my most accurate revolver, weighs about what a 4" K/L frame does. IMHO it has plenty of power for deer and elk at shorter ranges. I would love a 6 in GP-100 or L Frame Smith in the same chambering. For big bear protection I also have a huge 4" Redhawk - in .45 .
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I borrowed my BH 4 5/8 back from a buddy so I can shoot the two 41s side by side. Just waiting for some factory wood grips for the Redhawk first.
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I’d like one of the medium frame Blackhawks in 45....with a 5.5 or 6.5 inch barrel.
Or a 29 is a little lighter and looks a little smallee than a Redhawk.
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Or a 29 is a little lighter and looks a little smallee than a Redhawk.
You can't lean on a Model 29 like you can a Redhawk. The Redhawk can digest heavy loads with nary a peep.
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