Currently have two NMBH's with 4 5/8" barrels; one blued, one stainless, and have a Marlin lever action. Have also owned a S&W Model 57. Just prefer the Rugers.
Fun to shoot, and as mentioned above ammo and components have not always been easy to find, but can be found more often than not.
Interestingly enough, I have found that I prefer the the heavier loads (230 and 240 gr loads vs the 175 and 210 gr loads) when shooting my revolvers to the lighter loads. Just different recoil. Favourite factory load is the Winchester Platinum Tip 240 gr; can reliably and repeatedly produce one hole groups when I do my part. Yes, a little more expensive than other ammo, but I believe the performance is worth the extra cost, at least for me.
Am still trying to find a Keith styled 240gr mould to cast bullets and try them, but no luck yet.
Found on my first NMBH that the Pachmyer grips were more comfortable with the heavier loads and provided greater control; just aren't as attractive. Went with Texas Grips' extended custom grips (ebony and curly maple) on my new revolvers and am liking how these fit my larger hands better.
If you have the brass, you owe it to yourself to try it; you may just find that you'll join the 41 Club!
If not, at least you'll never regret not learning for yourself whether or or not it is what you are missing.
Fun to shoot, and as mentioned above ammo and components have not always been easy to find, but can be found more often than not.
Interestingly enough, I have found that I prefer the the heavier loads (230 and 240 gr loads vs the 175 and 210 gr loads) when shooting my revolvers to the lighter loads. Just different recoil. Favourite factory load is the Winchester Platinum Tip 240 gr; can reliably and repeatedly produce one hole groups when I do my part. Yes, a little more expensive than other ammo, but I believe the performance is worth the extra cost, at least for me.
Am still trying to find a Keith styled 240gr mould to cast bullets and try them, but no luck yet.
Found on my first NMBH that the Pachmyer grips were more comfortable with the heavier loads and provided greater control; just aren't as attractive. Went with Texas Grips' extended custom grips (ebony and curly maple) on my new revolvers and am liking how these fit my larger hands better.
If you have the brass, you owe it to yourself to try it; you may just find that you'll join the 41 Club!
If not, at least you'll never regret not learning for yourself whether or or not it is what you are missing.
