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Edward429451 · September 17, 2011, 07:02 PM

Does it count if my brother had a DE for 10 years and I reloaded for it and shot it often, often beside my 29 and RH? OK. Actually, 44AMP covered it very well. The only thing I can add is that overall, I think the 29 is the better gun. Mostly because it is more versatile than the DE with respect to ammo. I cast and shoot lots of Lead boolits and the DE being gas operated, does not handle lead loads as well as the Smith.

44 Mag must be able to shoot lead from the gun. Much of the versatility of the round is rooted in lead. The DE has ammo limitations in materials and weight. Get a Smith or a Ruger and never look back.

September 17, 2011, 07:02 PM	#18
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Does it count if my brother had a DE for 10 years and I reloaded for it and shot it often, often beside my 29 and RH? OK. Actually, 44AMP covered it very well. The only thing I can add is that overall, I think the 29 is the better gun. Mostly because it is more versatile than the DE with respect to ammo. I cast and shoot lots of Lead boolits and the DE being gas operated, does not handle lead loads as well as the Smith. 44 Mag must be able to shoot lead from the gun. Much of the versatility of the round is rooted in lead. The DE has ammo limitations in materials and weight. Get a Smith or a Ruger and never look back.