The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 4" barrel vs 5" barrel in .44 mag (velocity?)

mellow_c · May 8, 2009, 12:16 AM

lol,.
I thought once I decided on an S&W, I would be all set. But now you guys are telling me there are 3 different models to chose from?

what is a "full barrel underlug" ? or full lug barrel. On the 5" classic????

How is this different from the "old standby bull barrel with shrouded ejector" on the standard 4" 629????

Also is the "classic DX" still in production?

I'm starting to lean towards the 4" 629, But if the 5" classic has enough extra "quality" I would consider it. I'll have alot of research to do on my own after all this, but once again... any information you guys can give me is a HUGE help. I have little experience when it comes to knowing what makes a good revolver, let alone a .44 mag!

Thanx!

May 8, 2009, 12:16 AM	#14
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	lol,. I thought once I decided on an S&W, I would be all set. But now you guys are telling me there are 3 different models to chose from? what is a "full barrel underlug" ? or full lug barrel. On the 5" classic???? How is this different from the "old standby bull barrel with shrouded ejector" on the standard 4" 629???? Also is the "classic DX" still in production? I'm starting to lean towards the 4" 629, But if the 5" classic has enough extra "quality" I would consider it. I'll have alot of research to do on my own after all this, but once again... any information you guys can give me is a HUGE help. I have little experience when it comes to knowing what makes a good revolver, let alone a .44 mag! Thanx!