Finally got to shoot the little 44

[reflex264]

I finally got to shoot the little 44 after getting the other sight from Fermin installed. I sighted it at 25 yards. Still didn't make it to shoot 100 yards yet. This gun will probably never see any light loads. It was bought with 3 purposes in mind. Packing for hog hunting, tree stand hunting and defense against upset bears. I picked those sights after seeing the pics RW put up. I was after quick target acquisition with precision. Fermin nailed it. After sighting in I took a plastic sprayer jug that was about the size of a brown bear head. I placed it on the ground about 10 yards in front of me. I pulled the gun up and shooting strictly double action shot the jug which took off. I proceeded to hit it moving with every shot. So another plan comes together. I really want some sheep horn grips on it but those ugly Hogue bantam grips work perfect to keep it under control even shooting hot 44 magnum loads double action. When I get time I am going to put on the shoulder rig that Randy Miller made and practice drawing and shooting targets like this. To say I am pleased would be the understatement of the year.

[bushog]

Looks good….

Are there photos of that front sight somewhere? If not, Can you add one?

[bula]

I like purpose driven or bought to fill a niche guns. If I had bigger hands a RH and a 480 Alaskan would still be here.

[mk70ss]

That front sight looks like it could be a handful to get it out of a holster. Looks like it would get snagged on the draw.

[bula]

Find somebody local to make a Kydex holster. With built in multi attachment options. But tape a wooden skewer/chop stick to top of front sight, and across top of rear sight, and ya got a sight channel. 

[reflex264]

May 28, 2024 9:11:18 GMT -5 mk70ss said:

That front sight looks like it could a handful to get it out of a holster. Looks like it would get snagged on the draw.

Big Bore on here made the holster. No interference with the front sight. That holster is perfect.

[reflex264]

May 28, 2024 8:25:03 GMT -5 bushog said:

Looks good….

Are there photos of that front sight somewhere? If not, Can you add one?

Fermin posted a pic of it before he sent it. I will find it.

[reflex264]

May 28, 2024 8:25:03 GMT -5 bushog said:

Looks good….

Are there photos of that front sight somewhere? If not, Can you add one?

just added it

[reflex264]

May 28, 2024 8:27:45 GMT -5 bula said:

I like purpose driven or bought to fill a niche guns. If I had bigger hands a RH and a 480 Alaskan would still be here.

I agree 100%. I try to see the need then figure out what all it takes to fill that need. Pretty lucky so far.

[bushog]

May 28, 2024 11:28:18 GMT -5 reflex264 said:

May 28, 2024 8:25:03 GMT -5 bushog said:

Looks good….

Are there photos of that front sight somewhere? If not, Can you add one?

just added it

Aaaaah, that one…I do like it!

[bula]

I LIKE those sights ! A different take on express sights, or the Glock sights. All rounded , dot and half circle looks to be more eye friendly. 

[AxeHandle]

My old eyes don't jive with the brass beads. Not for precision shooting anyway. Stumbled upon a Gunfightersinc chest holster in a trade with a forum member years ago. Liked it so much I now own a few. Midway carries them for common stuff but the company will make what you want. Also the company will sell you just the holster without the harness for about 1/2 price. And they swap out so quick and easy.

My little Ruger Alaskan family (44/454/480) carry so easy in this holster. Can't think of a better place to carry it for something that was coming to get me.

[gray1]

I wish it was easier to change the sight on a 629.

[AxeHandle]

Shop around for a 629 with the DX front sight.

[bradshaw]

May 28, 2024 7:57:05 GMT -5 reflex264 said:

*****

Fine looking sight. Fermin's beveled bead----appears to be a rendition of the Call bead by S&W----may provide a more consistent sight picture than S&W’s McGivern (spheric) bead.

May be sprayed with flat black for silhouette, etc.
David Bradshaw