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can2boy wrote:

Is there a .44 snubbie there?

could you imagine the kick on that mule?

They did actually have a 44mag with a really short barrel but I didnt ask what size it was and im not brave enough to shoot one that small.

I ended up getting a Smith 38sp + P airweight cause it was on sale, they had no other 357's other than smiths, which the cheapest one was 599. In all the Smith with ammo ran me right at 530.. and concidering the box of ammo is $40, the gun was under 500. I called 4 stores in total before I settled on the 38, none of them had a Ruger SP101, 2 of them didnt even have a single 357, and the other 2 only had Smiths(one of which i bought the 38 at). The other store with the smiths were starting at mid 600 for a 357.

Oh and in all honesty.. I completely forgot to check if they had that ruger super blackhawk still.. Guess I really didnt want it as bad as I thought since I forgot about it

Oh and pardon the mess in the background

austinrealtor wrote:you already have a .357 4-inch right? so go with the .357/.38 snub nose and be able to share ammo AND more importantly give yourself a great summer pocket gun option.

.44 Mag can wait. There will always be other deals.

Fill needs first. Wants second.

Actually the 4in 357 I gave to my dad for a birthday/fathers day gift last year, but I can still shoot it whenever I want so it remains on my list of ones I own.

I also agree with the needs first wants second. And with the way the summer heat is getting, a smaller carry gun is more important than a hunting sidearm thats going to remain in the safe more often than get shot. Specially with ammo being 32+ a box.

So what I think I will do, is head out to the store later today, and if they have a 357 snub that is around the same price as the 44, Ill get that. If not the 44 will be mine, unless somoene else beat me to it. Which last time I was up there they didnt have any Taurus 357, only Smith which were starting at over 600(700 for SS), didnt look for a ruger though, so who knows.. Ill post back with whatever I get.

Thanks to everyone who posted and helped in my decision making process

Carry-a-Kimber wrote:Both.

I would love 2 but im limited to one for now, just cant decide which one i want to buy first.. The Super Blackhawk is beautiful but I kinda like double action revolvers better

The next firearms im looking to get is either a 44mag or 357/38sp snub nose

My gun shop has a 44 mag Ruger Super Blackhawk with scope rings for $599 Absolutely beautiful gun. The other choice is the snub nose that I want for summer/pocket carry when I cant conceal the XD.

Im really drawn to the 44 because it seems like its a really good deal, and if I dont jump on it, I wont find another one like it. On the other hand, with 44 ammo being as high as it is, I won't be shooting it that often, but it gives me a side arm while im out pig hunting.

Anyone have any experience with the Super Blackhawk, should I get it, or get the snub and wait till I can find a good deal on a Double Action 44 like a smith or taurus instead of the Single Action?