help with .44 revolvers

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Hello,

I'm in need of small frame .44 magnum revolver. It should be a 4" barrel and stainless steel. It needs to be fairly light, but the size of the grip and frame is the most important (needs to fit into a small woman's hand). Recommendations?

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Are u 12.6 endorsed? If not you cant have a 4in bbl or less..If u are prohib'd, the search will not be easy as there arent a lot in Canada and u can't import a prohib.. Too bad cuz there are some nice titanium frames in the US...
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I don't know what 12.6 is. I'm new to the Canadian laws... moved up here from the states last year. This would be a government purchase, so I'm guessing anything that's within canada is up for grabs.
 
I won't be able to import anything; it's got to be at a store or something that can be ordered. It's for bear defense.
 
Thanks... I understand. I guess I shouldn't say "small frame" but more compact than a large frame revolver. Currently I use a S&W model 29 6.5". It's way too big for my hands, and It's hard for me to reach the hammer with my firing hand.
 
Isn't exactly what you are looking for but......
Ruger Super Blackhawk with 5-1/2" barrel (or shorten any length barrel to 106 mm) and swap in stainless birdshead grips. Won't buy the finished gun "off the shelf" but can be done.

If you can purchase a 4" barrel (12.6) take a look at the Smith "Mountain" guns if you can find one.
 
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I just bought a new Ruger 50th anniversary "flat top" .44 magnum revolver. It has the smaller "X3frame" and will fit a smaller hand just nice but it does have a 6.5" barrel so not compact or easily concealable.
 
Please Guys... I didn't know I had to go through a background check on the internet. All I'm asking for are recommendations. If someone has experience with a .44 mag in a 4" barrel with a smaller frame, let me know. =) I don't have enough time in my day to go through all the "details"... I'm leaving in 5 days for a field season where I encounter over 800 bears, and I need a handgun that I can use to defend myself.
 
Contact Gunnar @ Armco in Prince George, BC...

He is an authorized dealer here on CGNTZ his web site address is http://www.armco-guns.com/

He'll be able to help you in your quest... :D

I'm thinking his wildcat 45-08 in a 1911 semi-auto format will be the answer to you're small grip needs...

He designed this cartridge/handgun combo with bear defense in mind...
 
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Foxfire235,....

my recomendation for a .44 mag that will give you good protection with the heaviest loads for protection from bears, is a ruger SBH. (.44 mag)
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it's always dependable, very reasonable in price & in stainless steel is a plus in a harsh enviroment.

the short barrel at 4-5/8" is classified as restricted which is good as you won't have to worry about the "prohibited" clause in the firearms laws.

the only negative thing i can think of with it, is if you ran into a situation with a bear face to face like i'm talking real close, being single action you may not get off your shots as fast as using a double action gun, like the ruger red-hawk or a smith & wesson revolver.....

sure does give one something to think about though, when having to make this kind of choice. let us know which ever you choose & good luck......:)

ruffbird.
 
I'll second the Ruger choice. I have quite a few 4" or shorter 44 mags, but unless you were in Canada and in possession of one previous to the law being enacted (in the 90s) you can't legally own one. That's what the 12 (6) and prohib talk is all about. The Ruger is a good compromise, and the grip fits small hands fairly well. Failing that, get a N frame round butt 44 S&W, and get the barrel shortened to 4 1/8", the round butt will accomodate smaller hands. It will be more money, however. - dan
 
foxfire235 said:
me know. =) I don't have enough time in my day to go through all the "details"... I'm leaving in 5 days for a field season where I encounter over 800 bears, and I need a handgun that I can use to defend myself.
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You appear to be working for the government and I doubt that even the government could or would process a handgun plus permits through in 5 days. Remember in Canada, the government does not give a damn about our safety; their attitude is that they will find the bear afterwards and shoot it once it has shown itself to be dangerous by killing you.

cheers mooncoon
 
Since you're leaving shortly there may not be enough time for a handgun purchase. if you have a Restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (RPAL) you could legally borrow a restricted weapon from another RPAL holder (maybe someone in your organization or hosting organization).

In order to carry your restricted weapon in the field for Wilderness Defense you will need an Authorization to Carry (ATC) and an Authorization to Transport (ATT) for the handgun.

If you have less than 5 days before heading off into the field then good luck.
 
the 29 has a shorter trigger reach than the redhawk. The taurus and Astra are pretty much identical to the N-frame Smith.

the Hogue Mono-Grip is the smallest and thinnest grip available for the square butt N-frames, and gives the shortest trigger reach since it has an exposed backstrap.

I just happen to know of a 4-1/4" (106mm non-prohib) S&W M29 coming up for sale though, which is a little better than a 6.5" for in/out of helicopters and such.
 
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