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Offline Jerry J

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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2005, 10:26:16 PM »
That scandium frame does NOTHING for me but that blued steel item looks like it'd be a top notch self-defense firearm.   I'd be pretty doggoned impressed if faced with either gun but I'm one who likes enough heft to  handle the recoil.  I just don't get this business of ultra-light guns.
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2005, 01:33:33 AM »
I really like my 329PD, is it a bear with heavy loads, you bet but it is a dream to carry. I've got a 5" classic that shoots the heavy stuff just fine but you know it is on your belt. I use a 44 mag case loaded to 44 special velocities and the 329PD is a real pleasure to shoot with these loads. I use the light load for most of my shooting but when I go to the hills the Federal 180s go in. This pistol is a simple delight to carry. Does it take awhile to master? Absolutely and I don't let novice shooters shoot it, it is not for the amateur but they do have their place. Jerry J

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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2005, 02:00:35 AM »
Well I agree that the lightweight guns in magnum do not do it for me either.  

But that blued mountain gun is nice.   I did not see the lock/zit on side...is this wishful thinking or will I be able to buy a factory new Smith?
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2005, 02:55:20 PM »
I'm trying right now to get a price from my dealer on one. If at all possible I'll have one in my safe, by the middle of next month. I was thinking about that Scandium thing, too light I would think? My 657 Hunter is too heavy to pack around all day.. I just keep dreaming....... :lol:

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« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2005, 06:56:50 PM »
The two MG offerings are not supose to be on the shelf for another two months. I'm waiting... I missed the boat on the 629 MG so I wont miss it this time. One of those pretty blue 41's will go with it too..... anxiously waiting.

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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2005, 02:48:50 PM »
Quote from: Dusty Miller
That scandium frame does NOTHING for me but that blued steel item looks like it'd be a top notch self-defense firearm.   I'd be pretty doggoned impressed if faced with either gun but I'm one who likes enough heft to  handle the recoil.  I just don't get this business of ultra-light guns.

I'm with Dusty, for the most part? Wish Smith would start making N frames with the square butt again? Everyone I've had, I end up putting the conversion grips on to change the feel to the square butt feel.
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