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February 5, 2021
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Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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Nice DW!
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January 17, 2015
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Looks good with the 4" barrel.
February 5, 2021
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I'd been looking for a stainless .44 Mag revolver for awhile but not finding anything that jumped out at me. Saw a listing on TGT (Texas Gun Traders) for a Dan Wesson with accessories at a nearby gunstore and called about it. After handling it and working on the price a little, it came home with me. It came with the tools, 5 speedloaders, speedloader holder, holster and snapcaps...all in a soft case. It's a Palmer gun, which I gather aren't held in as high regard as the Monson guns but it's a great shooter.
My buddies have Redhawks and Model 29's with similar barrel configs and it's quickly apparent how overbuilt the 744 is in comparison...just feels like a lot more steel. I also note how low the hammer rides on the frame vs. those others.
I'm still looking for a 6" "Light" (half lug) barrel and have reached out to Genny but would prefer a "Rolled" rather than laser marked shroud.
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December 4, 2011
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Congrats on that score.
BTW All the large frame and Supermags were built in Palmer, despite Monson roll Mark's on the early ones. So dont feel you have a less desirable gun.
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March 25, 2013
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Scorpio is correct. In fact, the Palmer Era was known for its bluing. I think Palmer stainless guns had a less brushed look too. JMHO.
You are absolutely correct about the robustness and extra steel compared to the competition. A 4" Model 29 is no fun to shoot.
I agree about finding a Palmer or Monson shroud. Preferably a Palmer, although they were all made at the Palmer factory as far as I know.
February 5, 2021
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I received my 744 6" upgrade over the weekend...
January 18, 2021
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Nice piece. I’m curious as to how it shoots with the 4” barrel. I’ll bet it’s snappy. Again nice looking gun.
February 16, 2016
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A recoil junkie friend of mine let me shoot his S&W 629 with a 3" barrel using DoubleTap 300 gr. Nosler ammo and he caught a great shot of fire rings heading downrange.
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January 24, 2009
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Stinger said
A recoil junkie friend of mine let me shoot his S&W 629 with a 3" barrel using DoubleTap 300 gr. Nosler ammo and he caught a great shot of fire rings heading downrange.
What a great looking shot! BOOM!
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