Raging Bull vs 629

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Hi,

So, I want to get a 44 mag revolver.

Raging Bull VS S&W 629?

I won't be doing heavy use with it, just target shooting.

I understand it's down to these two, cowboy grips hurt my hands alot.

Which would you pick?
 
What I never got about the Raging Bull is why it has the double cylinder release system. Can't say that appeals to me, other than that I like the look and feel of it.

Ever think of looking at a Ruger Super Redhawk? Very rugged revolver and a good price.
 
that double release was a deal-breaker for me- ended up with a couple of redhawks- the smith was WAAAAY too expensive for what it was- moreover, it won't take heavy loads well and goes out of time
 
What I never got about the Raging Bull is why it has the double cylinder release system.
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RB was designed for .454casul and was a first DA revolver to chamber a round that powerful. Is it absolutely necessary? Probably not. Is it somehow a bad thing? I don't see how at all.

Unless you're going to swing out the cylinder with one hand (something one would be stupid to do) it wont take you any longer to open the cylinder; with right hand on the grip thumb pushing on one release. With the other hand hold it so the revolver rests on your palm with the thump on top, use your thumb to pull down the 2nd release as you use your fingers to open a cylinder from the other side. Easy and simple and takes the same about of time.
 
I'm in the same boat. I also want a .44 mag revolver and narrowed it down to these two (except I like the S&W 629 Stealth Hunter).

I think the bull looks bad ass, however, I'm starting to lean towards the S&W for superior quality.

Check it out:

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t-star said:
that double release was a deal-breaker for me- ended up with a couple of redhawks- the smith was WAAAAY too expensive for what it was- moreover, it won't take heavy loads well and goes out of time
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I am not rying to be argumentative here but I have no idea where people get the idea that Smiths won't take heavy loads and go out of time. In the 70's and 80's I was heavy into silhoutte shooting and I put between 30,000 & 40,000 heavy rounds through a Model 29 and deceided I would have it checked by S&W to see if everything was ok. They sent it back and stated no work was nessecary.

I just don't know where people get these ideas about Smith & Wesson Revolvers. If you like other products that is fine, just don't run maybe the best revolver you can buy down.

Graydog
 
I owned a Taurus RB 6.5" and shot it side by side with the 629, recoil significantly less with the RB. The RB is also a tank of a gun so the coolness factor I found greater. I'd go with an RB from the exchange they pop up for about $700.
 
I looked at both the Raging Bull and the 629 when I was shopping for a .44mag
Ended up with a Ruger 4.2" Redhawk and love it! May get the 629 when the 4.2" is available.

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For me, it comes down to the fact that the raging bull and super redhawk are super ugly. So, I'd be looking for a 29 Classic as my first choice, or a (regular) redhawk or a 629 second. I'm also considering a 329XL alloy hunter; a 33oz .44 sounds like a lot of fun to me
 
graydog said:
I am not rying to be argumentative here but I have no idea where people get the idea that Smiths won't take heavy loads and go out of time. In the 70's and 80's I was heavy into silhoutte shooting and I put between 30,000 & 40,000 heavy rounds through a Model 29 and deceided I would have it checked by S&W to see if everything was ok. They sent it back and stated no work was nessecary.

I just don't know where people get these ideas about Smith & Wesson Revolvers. If you like other products that is fine, just don't run maybe the best revolver you can buy down.

Graydog
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i'm not running the smith down- it's an established fact- you're fine as long as you run 44 specials through it, but when given a long dose of heavy bullets at high velocities the frames tend to loosen up
 
t-star said:
i'm not running the smith down- it's an established fact- you're fine as long as you run 44 specials through it, but when given a long dose of heavy bullets at high velocities the frames tend to loosen up
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I would like to see this so called established facts in writing from a creditable source.

Graydog
 
t-star said:
i'm not running the smith down- it's an established fact- you're fine as long as you run 44 specials through it, but when given a long dose of heavy bullets at high velocities the frames tend to loosen up
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I just found in 15 minutes of searching plenty of evidence to support it.

Bull it is, for me.

Thanks guys.
 
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