.357 Mag vs .44 Mag

**Yeti** · 02-08-2013, 00:23

Quite normal, the blast from any "Magnum" revolver is going to hurt, even if its just one shot

Those simple plugs (with the string between) are just the thing for that final stalk.

I usually wear them under my muffs when shooting, but in the field, for that one or two shots they work well enough

**DickMiller** · 21-08-2013, 19:41

Since you pretty much have to have a pro hunter with you anyway, who will have a big rifle, it's not as if you were taking Kodiak bear by yourself, as Peterson, of Guns and Ammo magazine did, with his .44. He was backed into a little slit in the alders, when a huge bear walked past him, out in the stream. Pete put a steel clad Norma 240 gr fp behind its foreleg and it collapsed within 20 yds. As did the one that Fred Bear drove an arrow thru

**kayc** · 06-03-2014, 20:30

Originally Posted by kayc

I have a choice between a S&W 629 (.44 Mag) & a S&W 686 (.357 Mag), both with 6" barrels. Would the 629 do the job?

Originally Posted by kayc

Thanks for the advice. The 629 it is, although I just love the looks of the 686 with the full length lug under the barrel - the gun just hangs on the target! Maybe I should get both????

Originally Posted by Sweet

This is a good idea! Handgun hunting definitely requires more than one handgun

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After much thought, "red tape", "discussions" and lengthy negotiations, I applied for both. 44mag approved & 357mag in consideration!!!

**Ds J** · 06-03-2014, 22:20

Originally Posted by kayc

After much thought, "red tape", "discussions" and lengthy negotiations, I applied for both. 44mag approved & 357mag in consideration!!!

Now that's the way to go! Congrats!

**KK20** · 06-03-2014, 22:39

Originally Posted by kayc

After much thought, "red tape", "discussions" and lengthy negotiations, I applied for both. 44mag approved & 357mag in consideration!!!

congratulations

**Yeti** · 06-03-2014, 23:15

Fantastic, I just LOVE the 686 !

Congrats

**kayc** · 07-03-2014, 15:51

Originally Posted by Ds J

Now that's the way to go! Congrats!

Originally Posted by KK20

congratulations

Originally Posted by Yeti

Fantastic, I just LOVE the 686 !

Congrats

Thanks all

**Pelican34** · 17-03-2014, 00:56

S&W made or make the 629 with a full lug barrel. I believe they call it a 629 Classic?

Originally Posted by kayc

Thanks for the advice. The 629 it is, although I just love the looks of the 686 with the full length lug under the barrel - the gun just hangs on the target! Maybe I should get both????