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29-2 5" .44 magnum


If I was forced to own only one revolver, this would be it. It is hard to beat as an all around, with proper loads.




It has been used on literally everything from elk to ground squirrels.

I concur. I have a 4" 44mag mountain gun that I'd put in that category too. My only complaint is that revolvers are LOUD to shoot, the versatility is unmatched though. 44 special shot shells all the way up to 300grain lead solids. It's about the perfect packing pistol (as Taffin would say) for the central to northern Rockies.

My somewhat recently acquired Smith M12-3 feels great in the hand and shoots very well. It appeared about new when I bought it.

That's a beauty, Ed. Had a shot at 2 of those in like condition in the last 6 months or so at an LGS that recently closed. Don't remember exactly why I passed. Probably chasing something else. I did pick up 3 66's during that time frame.

Love those 12's, though.

Probably the one that gets carried the most right now is this little 41 Special by Andy Horvath. Not the fanciest or the biggest but it sure is handy.

Mackay,
You sure have some great revolvers and some beautiful scenery to backdrop their photos. Thanks for posting.

Somehow or another, all revolvers have a lineage to Colt. I just love the SAA. A first and third generation with buffalo bone grips. Then to add to the cool factor, 38-40 which is rare in a 7 1/2 inch barrel length. Then add a nice original 1873 SRC in 38-40 and you have a fine set of rabbit killers...

My eyes are dancing.