GP100 44 Spl

[TxStetson]

Yeah, and I talked myself out of it then just like I will now. My 4" M29, downloaded just a bit, takes the place of a .44 Special.

If I were 18 again and buying my second handgun again and still on a severely restricted budget, I'd pick up this GP100 instead of the M29 and I'd never regret it.

So if I was to buy one of these, what would you trade for it at the upcoming reunion?

 

[benenglish]

So if I was to buy one of these, what would you trade for it at the upcoming reunion?

Trade straight up for my Model 29? No, I wouldn't rip you off like that. My M29 is so worn, you wouldn't want it.

If you have a different trade in mind, if there's something I own you want, let me know. I'm open to any mutually beneficial trades.

That goes for anyone who reads this.

 

[Dawico]

I think if a guy is just into revolvers, a 44 special sounds like a logical choice. A 40 sw and 45 acp appear to perform like a 44 special. What strikes me is how weak 38 special is. At least 44 special offers some competitive ballistics.

As long as that guy reloads.

Factory 44 Special ammo is a little spendy.

 

[orbitup]

As long as that guy reloads.

Factory 44 Special ammo is a little spendy.

It is. I wouldn't think of owning one unless I could roll my own. One of the reasons I started reloading is because I have an inherited 44 spcl that I like to shoot, I just don't like paying stupid prices to do it.

 

[bigwheel]

Sounds like a rational approach. Think we done spoke of Vail Ennis. Sheriff of Bee County back in the good old days. He killed many alleged perps with his trusty .44 Special. Rumor was after a killing he would go by the funeral home and stick metal rods into the dead guy to see how his handloads were expanding. He carried a Colt I think.
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts/books/2017/11/14/voters-took-killer-last-sheriff-texas

 

[Charley]

The 44 Special is NOT a "downloaded 44 Magnum", the 44 Magnum is an uploaded 44 Special. I've got 44 Magnums and 44 Specials, both have their place. Except for hunting, I think the 44 Special is more useful cartridge.

 

[Tex929rr]

I found one on Gunbroker. Finally scratched that itch.

 

[Charlie]

I have a 44 magnum and I love it. I also shoot 44 spl. in it and love that round also. I don't own a 9mm (I have in the past) and will probably not be purchasing one. The bigger the bullet, the bigger the hole. In my worthless opinion, the 9mm is not the answer.

 

[Tex929rr]

I finally managed to get out to the range and I can say that this is definitely a shooter. Much more pleasant to shoot than my scandium 329. Trigger pull is a little more than I like but double action is smooth and controllable.

 

[dbgun]

Nice.

 

[claymore504]

Glad you found one! I am just getting into the 44 round. Got a S&W Model 69 recently. I have not shot it yet, but look forward to it.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Theres a BlackHawk 44 spl 4 3/4"bbl on texas gun trader. Very very Tempting

 

[skfullgun]

Now you've got me wanting one - GP100 in 44 special.

And I don't even know what I would do with it!

 

[msharley]

Now you've got me wanting one - GP100 in 44 special.

And I don't even know what I would do with it!

Hey SK,

Here you can see a 4" 44 Special, Thunder Ranch, sandwiched betwixt a custom 3-1/2" and stock 5" 625...

Am on the hunt for a 6-1/2" M 624....

Later, Mark