mike44
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Post by mike44 on May 9, 2015 5:59:09 GMT -5
A few years back my buddy located a S&W 624. He pointed it out to me knowing I am a 44spl dude. I picked it up at a great price. It is a great gun and quite accurate. The only thing is it has a 6 1/2" Bbl. I really like 4-5" Bbls. Then I can carry it on the hip in a vehicle. I have never seen a 4" 624 Bbl for sale(just the barrel). It seems I can't use a 629 Bbl as the barrel extension would be too short. Having one machined would probably cost quite a bit. Just having the barrel chopped might not work as the stock barrel has the ramp integral on the barrel. I don't know if there is enough thickness in the barrel to mount a ramped front sight on it.
I did consider simply selling it and buying what I want. But, the 4" models are getting a bit pricey. I know I could simply shoot 44 spls in my 629 and 29 but what fun would that be? The 624 feel like I am holding a model 66. It handles really well and shoots good. Should I simply not bother? Is what I am looking to do too big of a hassle?
What are your thoughts or ideas?
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Post by medicdave on May 9, 2015 6:18:40 GMT -5
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Post by MackaySagebrush on May 9, 2015 8:24:35 GMT -5
I used SDM to shorten a 29-2 to 5"s. They do excellent work.
Forgot to add that they installed an interchangeable front sight system, such as that found on the Classic/DX series.
It has become my favorite .44.
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Post by nolongcolt on May 9, 2015 11:39:00 GMT -5
Or,,there is at least 4 for sale on GB for varying amounts of dollars. I would just get one of those, sell yours to someone that likes longer barrels and then everyone is happy!
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Post by bushog on May 9, 2015 16:26:38 GMT -5
I agree. You can pick up a mtn. gun pretty reasonably if you watch the various sites.
By the time you get done having a barrel cut and fixed up you'd surely make up any difference.
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mike44
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Post by mike44 on May 10, 2015 10:28:30 GMT -5
All good ideas. I will check out SDM though.
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Post by Frank V on May 25, 2015 9:51:54 GMT -5
Mike I am a huge fan of the .44 Special.
Another suggestion for carrying your gun in a vehicle might be a good shoulder holster.
I've used them & it is a workable alternative.
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Post by bigmuddy on May 27, 2015 21:34:49 GMT -5
I think a 5 " 44 Special would be just about perfect.
Dan
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Post by ezekiel38 on May 29, 2015 10:56:50 GMT -5
I'd go the Mtn Gun route, that's what I did! 5" are neat but require custom leather. 4" Revo works well in a vehicle. Mounted cops, those in a vehicle, usually prefer the 4".
Check the throats on that 624. I have a 24-3 that it's throats are .431-432. Accuracy was mediocre until I slugged the throats and increased the diameter of my cast bullets.
God Forbid, but if you're ever forced to sell the gun the Magnums are easier to sell, to locals.
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tgc
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Post by tgc on May 29, 2015 18:04:32 GMT -5
A few years back my buddy located a S&W 624. He pointed it out to me knowing I am a 44spl dude. I picked it up at a great price. It is a great gun and quite accurate. The only thing is it has a 6 1/2" Bbl. I really like 4-5" Bbls. Then I can carry it on the hip in a vehicle. I have never seen a 4" 624 Bbl for sale(just the barrel). It seems I can't use a 629 Bbl as the barrel extension would be too short. Having one machined would probably cost quite a bit. Just having the barrel chopped might not work as the stock barrel has the ramp integral on the barrel. I don't know if there is enough thickness in the barrel to mount a ramped front sight on it. I did consider simply selling it and buying what I want. But, the 4" models are getting a bit pricey. I know I could simply shoot 44 spls in my 629 and 29 but what fun would that be? The 624 feel like I am holding a model 66. It handles really well and shoots good. Should I simply not bother? Is what I am looking to do too big of a hassle? What are your thoughts or ideas? Sounds like you are a candidate for one of those 5 shot model 69's. |
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