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Ruger Security Six for me.

I wore out a 29 just like that when I was a kid......I like the 3rd gen smiths better......like say the 4506 and 4006...but that's just me....

10 5/8" silhouette model for me. Bought it new in 82 or 83.Scary accurate.

My favorite by far is my current 4" 629. Its not perfect, its a -6 and I wanted a -4 but something about the 4" N-frame seems just about right for semi-heavy loads and packing.

I'm not a writer, and have not been around firearms as much as others here but the 4" N-frame 44 Magnum is just magical in my opinion. Plenty of power for what I need, easy to load down for plinking, and not as clunky as a RH or SRH. The 4" RH just feels clumsy in my opinion compared to the 4" N-frame, but the double action trigger is pretty dang nice.

Everytime I think about the 629 it brings a smile to my face. And it might be my favorite firearm of all-time. Just recently I've re-read my 29/629 and 44 mag articles and the 4" N-frame gets mentioned a lot for being the finest "packable" 44 Mag. I can't agree more. I also thought I read that Elmer Keith and John Linebaugh both carried/carry 4" N-frames for everyday use.

For some reason, I just didn't click with the 4-5/8" SBH, and as much as I wanted to fall in love with the 45 Colt I just didn't click with 5-1/2" Bisley either. Had a couple of 45 N-frame and never cared for them.

I like bottom feeders too, but carry an SP101 concealed. If I could only have one handgun it would be the 4" 629.

Oh how I wish I woulda bought a 696 "no dash" when they were still affordable...or even a 296...

6 inch Python. In the 35 or so years that I have owned and lovingly abused it I have worn two sets of factory grips smooth.

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I'm not surprised there is so much love for the 4-inch Smith 29. I really like my 4-inch 29-2. One of the traits that is so endearing is the balance. It sits really well in the hand. For precision accuracy and pure power a longer barreled gun takes the prize, but that 4-inch Smith is special in it's own way. I rarely, if ever, shoot full house magnum rounds in mine, and it is as tight as the day it was made.

When I want pinpoint accuracy for hunting I bring out the Rugers. One is a 7-1/2" barreled Bisley that is factory stock except for the grip panels and trigger work. With it I have killed rabbits at 40+ yards, and one time I put a 300gr Sierra SP right between the lookers of a deer at 30+ yards. Blew her mind.

My other Ruger centerfire, and possibly my mostest favoritest, is a 4-5/8" Blackhawk 45 that I converted to [mostly] Bisley configuration with a Bisley bottom grip frame and a pair of Eagle stag grip panels. I say "mostly" because I left the original Blackhawk hammer in it instead of switching to the Bisley hammer with it's lower spur. It shoots really well too now that the chamber throats are reamed to the correct size.

My Mo.41.Shoots way better than I can.

I think my favorite was my Ruger Single Six. mine was stolen Last year and I definitly pln to replace it

I have always loved Colt SAA's and something about those Freedom Arms guns I love as well.

6" Colt Python hands down.

Yeah, the Python is definitely a slick snake.





I think the Freedom Arms guns have a distinctive feel that others do not. They feel..."precise" when you work the action. The clicks are more "clicky" and everything fits tight and close, not to forget the brute strength they possess. One might call it the feel of "quality." I would like to have one of the mid-size models in 45 Colt. I forget the exact model number. I really have no need nor desire to shoot a large magnum such as a 475 Linebaugh, 50 S&W, 454 Casull, 480 Ruger, or 460 S&W. The 44 mag and 45 Colt do everything I need a handgun to do, and with tolerable recoil. For every full-house "magnum" round fired, I fire a couple hundred rounds that clock under a thousand fips.

I would just buy the .454 Casull and shoot 45 Colt. Then if you ever wanted to sell it, I believe there would be a bigger market for you to sell to.

I love the 45 Colt and pretty much all I shoot out of my .454's.

Another vote for the Python. Colt's, and the world's, finest revolver. Just feels and looks right.

I've had and still have alot of great handguns but my favorite is a plain'ol Glock 17 go figure...

Glocks rock!

YBYA they do, seen a 40 cal come unwound on a dude shootin prone one morning, blew the mag out the bottom and rocks, gravel, and dust went everywhere

His paws were a bit sore, but everything was still attached IIRC a damn casehead ruptured.

Gunner

gunner -

Sorry that happened that; but GLAD to hear that.

I'm a S&W 6906 guy.

Thanks

Spooked the chit outta me JWall, felt like somebody slapped me in the side of the face with a salty broom , I was about 3' off his right shootin my old Springfield 45 the same way.

IIRC it was G.F.C. brass or some chit like that.

Gunner

Oh, and are the 6906 S&W's the cool moon clip 10mm's and 45 ACP's?

Gunner