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Post by bulasteve on Aug 6, 2016 7:12:18 GMT -5
Well, a one owner kinda thing anyway. But am getting nickle and dimed..
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Post by bulasteve on Aug 9, 2016 9:16:45 GMT -5
More contract drama enfolds, a federal mediator called in.. My nerves are shot ! Still haven't made up my mind on choice either !
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Post by bulasteve on Aug 9, 2016 10:34:01 GMT -5
I find myself considering the M329PD more and more. I have two SA's that I think of as hunting arms. This purchase, as I keep trying to define ever more accurately, a carry alot, shoot seldom, always on-board, gun. The role the Bulldog fills nicely now. The other option I cannot seem to push off the table is the 480 Alaskan. Just because..bore size gives me even greater flexibilty as to payloads. Groannnn... Your support and humor welcome as always.
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Post by BigBore44 on Aug 9, 2016 10:44:55 GMT -5
I find myself considering the M329PD more and more. I have two SA's that I think of as hunting arms. This purchase, as I keep trying to define ever more accurately, a carry alot, shoot seldom, always on-board, gun. The role the Bulldog fills nicely now. The other option I cannot seem to push off the table is the 480 Alaskan. Just because..bore size gives me even greater flexibilty as to payloads. Groannnn... Your support and humor welcome as always. Steve You know the Only correct answer here is, Get BOTH! Just try'n to help a brother out. BigBore44
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Post by bulasteve on Aug 9, 2016 12:05:40 GMT -5
If..if..if..I get the M329PD, you can come help shoot a bunch'a 300XTP's outta it for break-in !
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Post by dougader on Aug 10, 2016 10:50:02 GMT -5
2Dogs has his NIB 329 listed in the links section here. The link takes you to the Ruger forum. If I was looking for a good DA revolver to shoot 44 Special I'd strongly consider the 329,and as mentioned earlier, the L-frame 69 5-shot.
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Post by bulasteve on Aug 10, 2016 11:02:47 GMT -5
As soon as I have an ink dry, new contract at work, will drop the cash on sumpin' ! I did not foresee it dragging on so long. Never has before, going back to '79.. Federal mediator involved now. He deadlined it for the 13th.. Then each side gets to tell us some lies, then a vote, then news. Maybe a week and a half or so more strain on my remaining sanity.
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Post by bulasteve on Aug 11, 2016 7:32:04 GMT -5
Another angle to the ongoing dilemma. So far, it has been all about caliber,weight, and how many holes in the cylinder. A another point to ponder, how are those Sc/Ti alloy S&W's holding up for wear, and corrosion ?
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Post by magnumwheelman on Aug 11, 2016 7:41:28 GMT -5
you mean like my 396??? still one of my favorite double actions... I've got some holster staining in the grain of the TI cylinder, & in the engraving / stamping info on the gun frame... but otherwise it looks pretty good...
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Post by bulasteve on Aug 11, 2016 9:18:05 GMT -5
Yes I do ! Gotta be enough of'em around in various forms for opinions to be formed by now. Is the black and gray a coating ? I don't mind a scratch or two, unless that rusts kinda soon after.
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Post by bulasteve on Aug 11, 2016 9:20:20 GMT -5
I've seen those Gold Dots turn in beautiful results in gel from my Bulldog. A Corbon Rep brought a bunch of Gel to a course run here some years back. A box of theirs came home with me.
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Post by 500fksjr on Aug 11, 2016 9:53:43 GMT -5
Ya need nerve Medicine to calm thyself...so by 2 Dogs 329 now and after contracts replace funds and buy 480...Then You have "steadiness of hand an mind"...
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Post by paul105 on Aug 11, 2016 10:03:21 GMT -5
Regarding the 396 Ti/Sc -- it weighs 18 oz -- 1/2 lb lighter than the 329 PD -- weight comparison below
S&W M629 4" Std Bbl --- 41.5 oz S&W M629 4" Mtn Gun --- 39 oz S&W M69 4 1/4" --- 37 oz S&W M329 4" --- 26 oz S&W M396 3 1/8" -- 18 oz
I have one. Bought it early on in my seemingly endless quest for the the best power to weight big bore handgun. It can be a real beast with 250s at 1,000 fps+ -- like the Buffalo Bore 44 special ammo. It has the thin barrel shank like the 696 and most recommend against anything other than standard .44 special pressure loads. With that said, I've shot the "Keith" load (250gr/17.0gr 2400) thru mine and doubt many could stand shooting enough of those to have a problem.
Regarding durability, here are some selected quotes from PM exchange with a poster on the graybeard forum who shot over a 1,000 rounds of the "Keith" load thru a 396 without any problems.
"My go to warm load in a 396 was a 250 kieth and 17 grains of 2400. Im sure with 110 you could run 19 without trouble. I never was one to shoot heavys in any smith in later years for a couple reasons. I shot two 29s loose doing it when i was younger and to be totaly honest recoil was hard on my hands with a smith. Especially the 396. I allways told guys that my 396 shooting that 2400 load was more unconfortable to me then any load in my 500 linebaughs. It would actually draw blood in the web of my hand between my thumb and pointer finger.
The forcing cones on those 396s are very thin. I am not one to own safe queens though and shoot the snot out of my guns. that 2400 load was a healthy load and i shot well over a 1000 of them through that gun without trouble though.
If I was doing it again id suggest you stay away from ball powders. they tend to cut forcing cones a bit quicker. I suggest you try what i did and go with some 2400. That and shoot at a casual pace that doesnt get your gun heated up to much. Im sure your not going to blow that gun up shooting heavys in it but that level of recoil may shake things loose after a while. My best suggestion would be to play with the gun using something like 15 grains of 2400 or 7-8 grains of unique and a 250 and maybe work up a load for a heavy and keep the round count down with them and use them only if you feel a need for that power level. Ive killed lots of deer bear and pigs with a 44 special and mag loaded with 250s at 900 fps and it gets the job done just fine. Heck i killed a cow buffalo with a 44 mag using a 250 cast at 1100 fps and it for some reason was the quickest kill ive ever made on a buffalo."
I won't mention the author's name, but in my book, is one of the most credible posters on the internet.
FWIW,
Paul
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Post by bulasteve on Aug 12, 2016 8:23:00 GMT -5
Thank You Paul105. To be clear, am wanting a big brother to my Bulldog, a 5-shot 44spec.. More power, and a 6th shot would be nice,wanted. Did re-read the whole M69 thread yesterday and then stopped at LGS on way to work and put some fresh finger prints on that M69. Due to the way it fits me, the shootability being reported, it stays on my short list, even though a 5-shot. The M329PD has that 6th hole in the cylinder but I continue to be concerned that I'd not handle the violence of recoil well. I've handloaded for the 44spec and 44mag since about '80 and can tweek loads any which way I need to. The contract thingy, should hear something Sat., then have meetings and a vote later next week. The funds saved are to pay mortgage and meds, and such. Won't be raided for a gun that falls a bit short of being a need. Gotta be a grown up here, for a while !
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Post by gunzo on Aug 12, 2016 9:18:22 GMT -5
paul105, you have a pm
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