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Due to all the responses that suggest a shorter barrel, I have looked a both Smith and Ruger again. I found that Smith has a 629 V-Comp. This is a 4.25" barrel so it is the shorter barrel with a comp. This may solve the length vs muzzle rise concerns. Additionally, it has a factory tuned action. It is a bit dear at $1300 but if this does the job, I would be willing to spend the extra dollars. Your thoughts???

Tropher...I did look at the Ruger Alaskan but thought the extra barrel would help to balance the gun with the potent recoil. My logic is that if it is a little longer it wouldn't rise as much...I am not an expert, but that is my thought. I am not into the Ruger vs Smith thing...I own both and they are both excellent guns. My must have is an American made gun, so they both qualify. In the end, I prolly cant go wrong either way, and it may come down to availability. But, if someone can give me some fact to choose one over the other, I would be all ears. That is 2 guys that are suggesting the shorter barrel...perhaps I need to reassess..hmmm Thanks for the response!

Shawnmoore81...Thanks for your input...Yes I agree the S & W is well put together, but then again, I think the Ruger is as well. Pizza Bob...Hmm, is it possible that I am mistaken, and it was the S & W that had the white outline? I only handled these two revolvers once in the gun shop, so it is possible. I was sure tho that it was the Ruger with the white outline. The pics that Ruger and S & W have on line do not show both sights. 4" barrel huh...I was thinking for the balance and control of the 44mag. that 5" would be perfect, but I defiantly do NOT want a long barrel in case of an emergency draw. I am no expert at 44mag. In fact, I do not currently own any pistols in this caliber. I have shot a S & W 629 with a longer barrel in the past, and did not have a problem with control, although I must confess, I don't think I would want to shoot it all day long. I do currently own a S & W model 27 in 357 magnum. I love the gun, but worry about rust, and it is a 6 shot model As you pointed out, this is not going to be a hunting pistol for me. In fact, I may never have to use it on a bear. But, I want to be ready just in case due to the bear population where I will be. That said, I would probably be using the pistol in double action mode. I have heard of people killing a bear with 357magnum, but I was thinking the more powerful 44 would be a better bear stopper than the 357. As for the trigger job, if you know of a good place (no schmoe) I am all ears. If you would rather not post here, feel free to pm me. The last think I want is a gun that is not reliable; the reason I am looking at a revolver instead of a semi auto like the Desert Eagle in the first place. Thanks for the thoughtful comments...I am def. going to have to look further into the sights.

Hello all, I have an incoming pistol permit that I would like to use on a 44 magnum. I am looking for some advice on which one to purchase. What I do NOT want is a discussion of Ruger vs S & W. What I DO want is a discussion where facts are presented for or against one gun or the other. I have searched the forum and the internet in general and still have not made a decision. These are my thoughts to this point: This is going to be a gun that I carry any time I out and about in the backwoods of my property (black bear area). I will NOT be carrying it for any other reason even if I get a concealed carry permit (this property is not in NJ)...that is best left to a whole different gun. Anyhow, I am looking at S & W 629 in 5" barrel and Ruger Redhawk in 5.5" barrel. Both are stainless and will not give me a problem with rusting. Both have what I would call a medium sized barrel. Both are double action, another of my preferences. I have held both at the gun shop and the Ruger seems a bit larger in my hand than the S & W, but not so much that it is uncomfortable with my medium to large hands. The ones I held had much larger barrels on them than I want, and the shorter barrels were not in stock at the store so I couldn't feel them. The Ruger seemed to have a sight that had a nice outline on the rear sight, but I am not sure that the 5.5" model would be supplied with the same sight. BTW, I did like this outline, and the S & W did not have it. I did pull the trigger on both but I was holding the hammer as I didn't want to disrespect the gun. So, I was not able to get a good feel for the trigger. I am told that the S & W has a nicer trigger, but again, I was not able to get a good feel with these guns in the store. In the best case scenario, one of the members has one of each of these guns, and could tell me the idiosyncrasies of each. I do realize both are excellent guns that have a long reputation. Also, they are within $100 of each other so, although money does matter, I would rather spend the extra $s now than be sorry later. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

oh, sorry, I didn't see that you were looking for 5.45 mags...the ones Steve has were 7.62.

Steve at Monmouth arms (remixer) here on the forum sells magpul ak mags blocked to 15 rounds...picked up a couple tonight.

Just got an email that they are back in stock Saturday 4:44 PM (8/15/2015) I was able to purchase one order...hopefully they wont send me an email Monday :-) This was "The Armory" deal with the ammo can

Out of Stock...1:30 Saturday (8/15/15) Thanks for the info!! This was "The Armory" deal that includes a free ammo can deal

remixer is correct...he is less expensive for the regular stripped lower. In fact, I instant messaged him to se if he had any of the trigger guard lowers prior to ordering. Trust me, if it was the regular style of stripped lower I was looking for, I would have defiantly purchased them from remixer (Steve)!!

Fat Boy Tactical has some good priced Anderson trigger guard stripped lowers...2 pack 79.95 with free shipping Had 4 shipped to Steve at Monmouth Arms for transfer. He had them in 3 days from the time I ordered. They look good (haven't built them yet). The trigger guard is not quite as large as the one in a billet $250 Quentin Defense lower that I have but look good for a medium glove. They are selling regular stripped lowers fro the same price. www.fatboytactical.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=21

Thanks Guys!

So Steve, Do we use the new Englishtown address when sending guns for transfer?

DargZ...I am sure that is what held your order...Got both my orders of these mags...Super fast shipping!

I am supposed to get mine tomorrow...You guys talked up these mags soo much that I ordered a second order today (Friday). They were shipped in less than an hour :-)

lifetime guarantee sounds great to me!!

Just got 4 too...hope they work well...love the colors! Thanks ray!

Another vote for Steve...And the conversation is great! He has pinned some muzzle devices as well as mags for me...oh, and he transferred a couple of guns too

The free mags that come with it don't look good for NJ though!...kinda wonder if they would ship them to another address??

I purchased 2 and they were fine...not real expensive either.

Hello All, Again thanks for the many suggestions! So, as I said previously I put some penetrating oil on the barrel. Left it soak nearly a month (2 vacations in between). I went to the store and purchased another brass cleaning kit. Got this one at walley world and it was much cheaper than the one I use. I figured better to destroy a crappy one. Anyhow, a couple of shots from a mallet and the case popped right out. As of yet that is as far as I have gone...when I know more I will post my findings. Thanks again

Thanks all for the responses!! I put some penetrating oil down the barrel and letting it soak in. Next week I am going to get a aluminum or brass rod to try t push it out. I have brass cleaning rods but do not want to screw them up. As a last resort, I will but if I can find one solid rod I will buy it. Once I get the case (if I am successful) out, I guess I will need to get the gun checked again for headspace...I followed the proper method but obviously, something isn't right

DargZ, The extractor tried to pull it out. Looks like it pulled the rim off in that area. I have fired LOTS of this ammo in my other AR308s. Even that day, I fired the same ammo in different AR308s with no problems.

No the primer did not pierce the primer, just blew it out. The dowel is not stuck (fell right out), it just broke as I hit it with a mallet I was thinking headspace, but I checked it and the go went, and the no-go did not

Ok, so I just built my first AR-308. Used all good components such as a matched si defense upper and lower (purchased from a guy on this forum) SI Defense BCG Ranier ultra match stainless barrel, apex hand guard seekins muzzle device ...I think you get the idea, I went top of the line. Anyhow, put it all together and took it to the range. I fired exactly one round. The round blew the primer out. (PRVI - PPM80 ammo) The case is currently stuck in the chamber. I purchased an oak dowel as I read on many forms is the ticket. I proceeded to break the dowel, and the case did not budge. I am at a loss here. I did buy the Clymer go, no-go head spacing tools and it checked out all good. I don't know what to do at this point short of taking it to a gunsmith.

I got this safe when it was on sale a while back. I used a hand truck to move it from the street, it wan not a big deal. I did strap it to the truck so it couldn't get away. The big deal was the steps (down in my case). With the hand truck it went right down no problem...one stair at a time. I did have the help of 2 sons for the stairs, but rolled it from the street by my self. To remove the metal skids they put on, I again needed the assistance of my sons to hold it at an angle as I used a ratchet to remove the bolts. I do agree, I wish it was equipped for a drier to plug in...I thought I read somewhere it was, but it is not.