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I am totally amazed at how many guys choose a gun based on how it "looks". Function over form (unless you're talking about Barbie dolls)
I could care less how "pretty" a shooter firearm is, and how far the underlug parallels the barrel is moot.
You may not care about underlugs but anyone who says they don't care how a firearm looks is lying to themselves. Folks act as if liking a firearm's looks means they have lace on their drawers. As if it's less manly to care about a firearm's appearance or that you're more serious if you don't. Get over yourself already.
I sure as hell care how a firearm looks and I'm not too pretentious to admit it. If I didn't, I'd have all stainless/synthetic junk in my collection and would only own a handful of guns. I don't sit and daydream about taking afield with utilitarian tools.
You may not care about underlugs but anyone who says they don't care how a firearm looks is lying to themselves.
To me this is a more complicated question than is being entertained here. You do not have a choice for "depends". Setting the adult diapers aside, then we move into how it effects the balance of the piece, what the use is going to be and whether you are also going to count ejector rod shrouds and leave the possibility for full naked rods (porn reference unintended) a la early Colts to enter the mix.
I am totally amazed at how many guys choose a gun based on how it "looks". Function over form (unless you're talking about Barbie dolls)
Lots. All model 29's have a bull barrel. As do 57's and 25's. Makes the 6" 29 5oz heavier than a 6½" model 24. Far as I know, they were referred to as shrouded ejectors before Ruger started calling them "half lug".Did any manufacturers besides ruger make a half lug barrel that had a full bull/heavy barrel profile?
None that I know of.And conversely, did anyone make a full length lug with a tapered barrel profile?
You may not care about underlugs but anyone who says they don't care how a firearm looks is lying to themselves. Folks act as if liking a firearm's looks means they have lace on their drawers. As if it's less manly to care about a firearm's appearance or that you're more serious if you don't. Get over yourself already.
I sure as hell care how a firearm looks and I'm not too pretentious to admit it. If I didn't, I'd have all stainless/synthetic junk in my collection and would only own a handful of guns. I don't sit and daydream about taking afield with utilitarian tools.
Lots. All model 29's have a bull barrel. As do 57's and 25's. Makes the 6" 29 5oz heavier than a 6½" model 24. Far as I know, they were referred to as shrouded ejectors before Ruger started calling them "half lug".
Factory yes, custom no. It is a very popular misconception that soft rubber is more comfortable to shoot. In reality, a properly designed, constructed and fitted set of custom grips will be infinitely better in every way. Folks like to look down their noses at them because they cost a lot more than their $16 Hogue's. The design and how they fit your hand are all that is important, material is irrelevant. A proper set of grips doesn't have to be squishy.How many time have we seen folks claim that their custom wood grips are a pain to shoot, but are left on the gun cause they look good?...
And should you assume that everybody who spends thousands on chrome also does not care about having good tires, a comfortable ride and a good seat? Probably not. My bike is flat black. My pipes are flat black. It's decidedly unflashy. Has nothing I don't need and is quite "utilitarian". Does that mean I don't care how it looks? Absolutely, positively not. Just as some folks love the looks of Glocks, AR-15's and stainless guns with synthetic stocks.Similar to those that spend thousands on chrome for a bike, but then cheap out on tires, or have a seat that looks cool, but rides like a rock. Bike looks good sittin' in front of the bar, but let's pray they don't have 500 miles to go in the pourin' rain.