I appreciate the advice alaska. crimping is something I want to avoid. I had a little trouble with that originally with my CIA650 .357 2" taurus before I broke it in. I don't want to have any doubts my weapon will fire. I like the .480 but I just need to hear from someone that owns one. I know its a popular weapon(or it sells enough). the .480 would be the most powerful, so that has points for me. the .44 is a good ammo for me and shouldn't crimp. I like using the 300gr hornandys, so hopefully that won't be an issue if I go with that one?? the indecision has been making me lean towards the model 629 .44 first so I don't need to choose. LOL! I want the 629 instead of classic 29 since I am a big fan of stainless steel. I am not even sure if the alaskan is stainless?? I'll still buy it anyways. I might get both at once to just end it- my wife order and pay for one and me order and pay for the other
