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LHB1 · March 25, 2005, 09:26 PM

Having tried M629's with 4", 5", 6", 6.5", and 8 3/8" barrels, my personal favorite (for open sights) is the 5" M629 Classic with full underlug. If uses involve hunting, choice changes to 6.5" M629 Classic with 2X Leupold. I think you are really getting into personal opinion here and must choose whichever you prefer. I do not like ported barrels on .44 Mags as they greatly increase muzzle blast and I can live with the raw .44 recoil without them. Just my .02.

Good shooting and be safe.
LB

ps: The extra weight of 5" barrel is appreciated when carrying stops and shooting starts!

March 25, 2005, 09:26 PM	#2
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	Having tried M629's with 4", 5", 6", 6.5", and 8 3/8" barrels, my personal favorite (for open sights) is the 5" M629 Classic with full underlug. If uses involve hunting, choice changes to 6.5" M629 Classic with 2X Leupold. I think you are really getting into personal opinion here and must choose whichever you prefer. I do not like ported barrels on .44 Mags as they greatly increase muzzle blast and I can live with the raw .44 recoil without them. Just my .02. Good shooting and be safe. LB ps: The extra weight of 5" barrel is appreciated when carrying stops and shooting starts!