Yes, but there are some equally effective if not superior (read: autopistol) choices were you aren't forced to dress around a big gun. But, GP100s aren't really that bad. N-frames are were it gets interesting!Right - if I'm carrying a full LENGTH revolver, I might as well be getting full 44mag performance. So no 6" GP .44spcl for me.
Without beating too long and hard on what should be a dead horse - concealment is all about your dress. Nobody is hiding an S&W X-Frame in their thong at the beach, but hiding a 3" GP in street clothes isn't so difficult. I've lived from the heat of TX and Cali to the cold of Minnesota, concealed full size 1911's and Ruger Alaskan's in any weather I wish. There's always a style choice which allows these to be carried but still look relatively natural.
Growing up a Keith fan, I've tested his old performance metrics for the .44spcl case in the past, long seated, near 44mag pressure loads DO work in special brass to get very near 44mag levels, as long as you have the wall thickness and cylinder depth to make it work.
My 3" GP has compact rubber grips with wooden inserts and would not be very concealable without those grips. For a six shooter, my SP101s in 32 H&R or 327 Federal Magnum are much more concealable and certainly more comfortable. In terms of 44 Special, I don't think one can be too particular about how concealable the gun is or reluctant to dress for concealment rather than fashion.Yes, but there are some equally effective if not superior (read: autopistol) choices were you aren't forced to dress around a big gun. But, GP100s aren't really that bad. N-frames are were it gets interesting!
Fixed sight, green fiber optic front sight, 2 and 7/8 barrel with compact rubber, wood insert grips.
I think most would rather have a 3" gun, me included.
I think most would rather have a 3" gun, me included.
Fixed sight, green fiber optic front sight, 2 and 7/8 barrel with compact rubber, wood insert grips.
I guess my dream .44 Spl would be a 3", half-lug with adjustable sights.....I would throw on the compact GP grips and be nearer to heaven than I have been in a while...
I would prefer a 2 8/9" barrel myself.
I'm good with that.Fearless prediction: 3-inch fixed sight and 4.2-inch (minimum length for Canada) adjustable sight models will be the first to appear.
Sergei Mosin said: ↑
Fearless prediction: 3-inch fixed sight and 4.2-inch (minimum length for Canada) adjustable sight models will be the first to appear.I'm good with that.
I would prefer a 2 8/9" barrel myself.
That is a three and one eighth inch barrel.
Care to offer up "speculation" on sights, barrel length or anything else?I've said all I can, wait & see.
Denis