Thinking of getting FA

[Sgtshultzy1]

Well..I have just saved(hidden) enough to buy myself a new FA.  I am getting one in .44 magnum.  I am trying to decide which barrel length to get and I am torn between the 6 or 7.5 length.  I plan on using it for hunting deer and target shooting.  I like the 6 inch barrel since it may be a bit easier to carry afield..any thoughts?

[Graybeard]

I can't tell any difference in handiness between the two but do see a difference in how accurate I am with the 7.5" over the 6". But with my eyes at about 8-3/8" to 9.5" is when a BIG difference shows up. Buy whichever trips your trigger the most you'll not see enough difference to really be concerned about in handiness or accuracy with irons.

Six is NOT a standard length and will cost you extra. Standard is 5.5" then 7.5" and I think 4-3/4" then it moves to the 10" I think. One of these days I'm gonna hafta get one one of them long ones.

[paul105]

I think Sgtshultzy1 is talking about a Model 83 in .44 Mag, not the M97 in .44 Spcl, so the 6" would be a standard length barrel.

Paul

[Rod in Pa]

Sqtshultzt1, As soon as you said "deer hunting" the bbl length should be 7 1/2" especially if you want to use a scope. I own a FA model 83 44 mag with a 7 1/2 bbl and a factory 3 lb trigger and I love it. I liked it so much that I had FA build me a Model 83 in a 22lr in the same specs. (my squirrel) handgun. I do have scopes on both handguns. I hope this helps. Rod in Pa.

[Sgtshultzy1]

Thanks for the replies...I think you have convinced me to get the 7.5.  My eyes aren't getting any younger and the extra sight plane will surely help..Shultzy