Yota
04-28-2011, 20:40
I'm looking to go back to a revolver and have narrowed it down to a SW 629. What I am looking for is someone that has fired a 4" and 5" to compare accuracy and recoil. The 6" is really going to be too long for my wants and I realize that the 5" is considered a very good compromise between the 4" and 6". I'm just trying to figure out how much of each I'm compromising if I go to 4". Legal hunting isn't an issue as CO allows 4" handguns, not that hunting is a prime use, think versatility. As a basis for comparison I have shot a Redhawk with 5.5" barrel (rubber grips) and Blazer 240 gr jhp loads, found it quite manageable, first time shooting a .44 mag. I have not been able to shoot a 629 (no stores have that caliber for rent/test). I'm really trying to get feedback from someone that has a lot of experience with both barrel lengths. The Mtn. Gun seems like a possibility but being lighter than the classic, the additional recoil may be annoying.
The Redhawk with 5.5" barrel comes in at 49 oz. The 629 classic 5" at 44.3 oz, 4" at 41.5 oz and Mtn gun at 39.2 oz.
The 4 " is a half pound lighter than the Ruger I shot which seems like a lot. I think my basis, shooting the Redhawk, may not be good enough to judge the 629 differences 5" vs 4" differences. I'm guessing the difference in weight alone plus barrel length (weight out front) makes the recoil more manageable on longer barrels. Any experience or know of a shop where I might be able to test fire?
The Redhawk with 5.5" barrel comes in at 49 oz. The 629 classic 5" at 44.3 oz, 4" at 41.5 oz and Mtn gun at 39.2 oz.
The 4 " is a half pound lighter than the Ruger I shot which seems like a lot. I think my basis, shooting the Redhawk, may not be good enough to judge the 629 differences 5" vs 4" differences. I'm guessing the difference in weight alone plus barrel length (weight out front) makes the recoil more manageable on longer barrels. Any experience or know of a shop where I might be able to test fire?