Because I was curious I see the 4.2” GP100 in 44 Special weighs 37 ounces while the 4.25” barrel S&W Model 69 in 44 Magnum weighs 37.4 ounces.
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-Stan
The six shot, having more steel in the cylinder, weighs more overall, so while it lacks a 7th round it will be slightly better as an impact weapon.
-Stan
My apologies for the lack of detail.
In Massad Ayoob’s case, he shot it heavily.
In your context, you probably wouldn’t ever have the same issue.
-Stan
After hearing Massad Ayoob tell how he and his friends switched to Ruger revolvers over S&W to avoid frame screws working themselves out I would go Ruger every single time unless there is a must have design feature in a S&W that Ruger does not offer.
-Stan
I added one of Ronnie Wells’ Bradshaw Bisley grip frames to my Blackhawk.
For me, it does several things.
First, it makes the gun heavier and able to soak up recoil a bit more comfortably.
Second, this Bisley interpretation puts the trigger guard farther away from the knuckle which makes...
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-Stan