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<blockquote data-quote="frayluisfan" data-source="post: 3113594" data-attributes="member: 32471"><p>Having owned a Ruger Redhawk in .44 magnum, as well as a 686 (currently), I think a big factor is whether you reload. If you reload, you can tailor the power level to suit your preferences. I used to load my .44 rounds pretty mild...by .44 mag standards. A 240gr pill at 1000-1200 is plenty for all I wanted to do with a pistol. Ammo that's significantly more potent is available of course, but just isn't any fun to shoot, at least to me. So if you reload, you can load 'em as hot or as mild as you like. Kinda like making your coffee at home. </p><p></p><p>As far as relative weight (OP's question)--the N-frame 629 feels very similar to my 686, just a smidge heavier but well-balanced, at least in my hands. I've only ever picked up a 4-inch 629, but that's my preference. I found my 7.5" Redhawk was really nice to shoot, but very awkward to carry if you are in and out of a vehicle. The 4" barrel is much more vehicle-compatible. </p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="frayluisfan, post: 3113594, member: 32471"] Having owned a Ruger Redhawk in .44 magnum, as well as a 686 (currently), I think a big factor is whether you reload. If you reload, you can tailor the power level to suit your preferences. I used to load my .44 rounds pretty mild...by .44 mag standards. A 240gr pill at 1000-1200 is plenty for all I wanted to do with a pistol. Ammo that's significantly more potent is available of course, but just isn't any fun to shoot, at least to me. So if you reload, you can load 'em as hot or as mild as you like. Kinda like making your coffee at home. As far as relative weight (OP's question)--the N-frame 629 feels very similar to my 686, just a smidge heavier but well-balanced, at least in my hands. I've only ever picked up a 4-inch 629, but that's my preference. I found my 7.5" Redhawk was really nice to shoot, but very awkward to carry if you are in and out of a vehicle. The 4" barrel is much more vehicle-compatible. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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