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Offline gru

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Barrel Length
« on: January 10, 2011, 05:35:56 AM »
  I've got the hots for a new Ruger in 44 mag. I would like to know what barrel length most prefer I'm looking at 5.5 or 7.5 What do ya think?
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Re: Barrel Length
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2011, 08:30:07 AM »
Probably me but I owned both and the 7.5 inch shot much better but was a pain to carry. The 5.5 was a nice trail gun.
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Re: Barrel Length
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2011, 10:22:27 AM »
which model????  I agree with Noreaster....7.5 shoots better, 5.5 is all around easier to deal with.
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Re: Barrel Length
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2011, 03:50:07 AM »
 New model Blackhawk is the choice right now
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Re: Barrel Length
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2011, 07:00:10 PM »
Quote from: gru on January 10, 2011, 05:35:56 AM
 I've got the hots for a new Ruger in 44 mag. I would like to know what barrel length most prefer I'm looking at 5.5 or 7.5 What do ya think?
I bought the 7.5 inch. The 10" was cartoonishly long. The 7.5 is long but very manageable. The 5.5 would be good,and there are times that I would like it to be that short,but I would regret it if I had bought one. I think its just about perfect for the most part. I carry it in a cross draw on my left side.
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Re: Barrel Length
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2011, 03:23:51 AM »
  If it shows up I got a 7.5 new model hunter in 44mag
Now its a choice of scopes
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Re: Barrel Length
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2011, 10:46:50 AM »
I would ask ..what are you intending to use it for ?  General use , hiking , trapping , hunting ....probably the 5.5 but if its gonna be pretty much hunting only....I'd opt for the 7.5.    Sounds like its already ordered , I was gonna suggest the Redhawk.  Its a fine handgun , can be had in various configurations.   and its as strong as a tank ! 

OMHO  , regards , irold
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Re: Barrel Length
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2011, 02:39:39 AM »
 I wanted the Black Hawk for the strength I load a bit I'm really a S&W person but have a soft spot for the single actions It will more then likely ride around the farm with me and shoot everything from groundhogs to BS
    Deer season I'd like to scope it My eyes are getting old
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