model 44 v/s model 629
I am purchasing either a Taurus Model 44 or a S&W 629PP both in a 6.5" barrel. I am not sure if the 629 is worth $150.00 more. Is there any reason not to get the model 44? I have heard great things about this taurus. If there is little difference I would rather save $. Does anyone have any experience, comments, observations, or finding on either of these guns? I have yet to find much difference. The Taurus is a little smaller and lighter. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Please, do not base you response on your love or hate of one certain brand(i.e. "Smith and Wesson just builds better guns"). I am trying to base my descision on facts and experiences. Thanks a lot for taking the time to read and respond.
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Was just gonna drop you an email.
Yesterday afternoon I went by one of my pet gunshops and they had a M44 in there so I asked them to let me handle it.
Tying to our previous email exchange, etc., the M44 grip feels undersized in my hand so that is a + for you.
Now to the S&W 629 PP the Hogue grips that come stock on that one feel a little larger to me, but still smaller than I like, so those grips may work for you or you may have to buy a slimmer pair.
As for the difference in price $150 is a good sum of money. However, unless the M44 you are contemplating is a ported model then to get a revolver ported is a $100-150+ proposition so it is then a matter of what recoil and noise levels do you want to put up with. Ported means lower felt recoil and a significantly higher noise level.
I have a 629 that I bought for hunting to save wear and tear on my 29 and I got a good deal on a PP optioned revolver so I bought it. So on the Smith the advice comes for actual use of both 629PP and 29.
If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!0 -
I've got two 629s, and really like them. One is a 6 inch unported, and the other a 3 inch ported. A good friend of mine has a Taurus 44. Excellent revolver, very accurate. His is a 4 inch ported. For $150, and considering that both companies offer a lifetime warranty, I'd have to chose the Taurus in this instance; although I do not feel that way straight across the board on all of the company's products. 0 -
Both have good reputations as using revolvers. I have used S&W's before but not tauras-although I have a shooting buddy who has one and likes it. The real difference around my neck of the woods is that the re-sale value on the Tauras really drops more than S&W if you decide to sale or trade. If I were in your shoes I would try hefting both and go with what feels best to you. I am assuming of course that you plan on keeping it once you buy it. 0
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