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

Doodlebugger45 · May 13, 2009, 01:07 PM

I like the longer barrels in 44 Mag, but it's not for velocity reasons. Mainly it's the sight radius. The 629 is fully capable of making 100 yard shots if you have a good rest. But the longer the barrel, the more precisely you can aim it at a small target a long ways away. My 629 with 8 3/8" barrel can make some great shots way out there. However, the 8" barrel is definitely cumbersome and bulky. The 5" or maybe a 6" barrrel would be a good compromise.

May 13, 2009, 01:07 PM	#18
Doodlebugger45 Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,717	I like the longer barrels in 44 Mag, but it's not for velocity reasons. Mainly it's the sight radius. The 629 is fully capable of making 100 yard shots if you have a good rest. But the longer the barrel, the more precisely you can aim it at a small target a long ways away. My 629 with 8 3/8" barrel can make some great shots way out there. However, the 8" barrel is definitely cumbersome and bulky. The 5" or maybe a 6" barrrel would be a good compromise.