Looking at the Ruger flat top 44 Specials

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24 August 2010, 22:54

OLBIKER

Looking at the Ruger flat top 44 Specials

They are offered in a 4 5/8" barrel or a 5 1/2" barrel.I am not sure which length to order.How about some opinions????I just want it as a woods opportunity gun to carry when hiking or Bowhunting.thanks ahead OB

24 August 2010, 23:53

swampshooter

I'd go with the shorter 4 5/8 as it will carry a little bit more conveniently, not much but a little bit.

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25 August 2010, 00:10

degoins

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I'd go with the shorter 4 5/8 as it will carry a little bit more conveniently, not much but a little bit.

+1

Got one.....love it. Thinking about getting one in 5 1/2 too. You might as well go on and get both.

25 August 2010, 02:34

wyozx

I bought a 5 1/2" Ruger 44 special Bisley last spring. It is very accurate and has become one of my favorites. I just like the looks and balance of the 5 1/2" barrel.

25 August 2010, 04:13

TEANCUM

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Originally posted by wyozx:
I bought a 5 1/2" Ruger 44 special Bisley last spring. It is very accurate and has become one of my favorites. I just like the looks and balance of the 5 1/2" barrel.

I have two Ruger old Vaqueros Bisley in 45 Colt and love the frame on both of them for recoil control but like the 5.5" barrel over the 4 5/8".

25 August 2010, 04:56

jwp475

quote:
Originally posted by OLBIKER:
They are offered in a 4 5/8" barrel or a 5 1/2" barrel.I am not sure which length to order.How about some opinions????I just want it as a woods opportunity gun to carry when hiking or Bowhunting.thanks ahead OB

Personal preference, but you can't go wrong with either. Better yet get one of each

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25 August 2010, 05:04

Woodrow S

Ain't an inches worth of difference!

25 August 2010, 06:01

OLBIKER

I can get a blued 5 1/2" for $415.00.Hard to beat that price nowadays!!!!

25 August 2010, 19:49

Shack

Which barrel length do you shoot best?

Does length of sighting plane affect your shooting?

I personally shoot better with a longer barrel, but I know everyone's not that way.

26 August 2010, 03:19

OLBIKER

quote:
Originally posted by Shack:
Which barrel length do you shoot best?

Does length of sighting plane affect you're shooting?

I personally shoot better with a longer barrel, but I know everyone's not that way.

As this will not be a primary hunting Revolver ,barrel length does not matter. Ease of carry is more important,but at the right price I will take either one.

27 August 2010, 08:38

DWright

I picked up the Bisley flat top .44 spl a few months back now, and after having every barrel length out there, the 4-5/8" is by FAR my favorite. Just as easy to hit at 200 yards as my 7-1/2 Hunter, and packs beautifly. It by far get's my vote. The 5-1/2"s are great as well, but I like the shorter ones better. They also look better in my opinion. Good luck.