How about a new S&W .44?

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How about a new S&W .44?

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http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... rrorView_Y

I really liked the idea at first. An "L" frame .44. Then I got to the part about the two piece barrel.
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I could like that.
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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Then I got to the part about the two piece barrel.
I looked a few time and saw nothing about this.....Did you really mean two piece barrel? Never heard of such a thing, but, I'm willing to learn.
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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Rusty, why would they build the gun with a 2 piece barrel? Seems like a cheap turn in quality to me. My Taurus .44 spl has a heavy ONE piece barrel and not the extra bulk of being chambered in .44mag.
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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First L-Frame in .44 Magnum®
• Full Top Strap and Barrel Serration
• Ball-Detent Lock-Up
• 2-Piece Barrel
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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Is it a light-weight alloy with steel insert in the barrel? The specs are incomplete on the website. Hmmm
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vancelw wrote:Is it a light-weight alloy with steel insert in the barrel? The specs are incomplete on the website. Hmmm
That's how they did my 317, and that was mucho moons ago...I've had no problem with it.
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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Jeff Quinn said he shot one and it uses an outer sleeve over a tensioned thinner barrel. Steel barrel and steel liner.
I like my new-to-me 325 since it's so handy with the .45 acp moon clips, but if I didn't have it, one of these new 69s would be great.
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Not sure what model this is a picture of.
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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If the barrel was set up like the Dan Wesson, to be user-changeable , I would be mildly interested.
As a fixed barrel gun, I would take the extra 4 oz of a standard N frame, every time.

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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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I'd like a 5" barreled L frame 41 magnum more. :wink:
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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Unless it was a dedicated 44 Special, I fail to see the point ---- N frames with 6 shots are readily available in 2.5, 4 , and 6" barrel lengths for the guys that like to go big-------
------ SW needs a bit of compact 44 Special love so I don't have to buy another Taurus ever again :lol:
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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I read they were all allocated already. I guess enough people wanted the reduced width.
On a similar note, I like my 6-shot Night Guard I just acquired just fine (since it weighs 10 oz less)
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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Friends Call Me Ji wrote:I'd like a 5" barreled L frame 41 magnum more. :wink:
Count me in for one of those!
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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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I have a nice old 'triple-lock' S&W, but seriously, when it comes to a practical 44 Special for CCW or other general duty, why not just get one of these...

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Re: How about a new S&W .44?

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People,

Here's another vote for CHARTER ARMS revolvers. In fact, I will, once again, post the link to one of Mic McPherson's article about some of his family's Bulldog revolvers:

http://levergun.com/articles/44_Special_Bulldog.htm

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