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Title: Ruger Alaskan question
Post by: fightingquaker13 on November 17, 2011, 05:32:28 AM
Now that you are back Gringo, I can ask this. There is always a fair bit of interest in .44 mag on the board. Do you still have that Alaskan, and if so what is your take on it with the passage of time? are you happy with the accuracy, do you find yourself carrying it, etc.?
FQ13
Title: Re: Ruger Alaskan question
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on November 17, 2011, 06:23:50 AM
Quote from: fightingquaker13 on November 17, 2011, 05:32:28 AM
Now that you are back Gringo, I can ask this. There is always a fair bit of interest in .44 mag on the board. Do you still have that Alaskan, and if so what is your take on it with the passage of time? are you happy with the accuracy, do you find yourself carrying it, etc.?
FQ13

The only time I carry it is in a nylon bag when I hike (just in case).  Too damn heavy to carry for any real length of time and I haven't a proper holster for it.  I would however wear it proudly if I went into deep woods or if I were a hunter.  Hmmmm....maybe something to consider.

That said.  I LOVE this gun.  Solid, well built and so fun to shoot.
Title: Re: Ruger Alaskan question
Post by: bafsu92 on November 17, 2011, 01:46:26 PM
I'm really interested in this as well. I've got a 2-3" barrel .44mag or larger high on my list wish. I like the durability of the Alaskan but have been leaning towards a S&W 329 for the weight savings. I'm just wondering if half the weight will equal more than double the recoil.
Title: Re: Ruger Alaskan question
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on November 17, 2011, 07:57:12 PM
Quote from: bafsu92 on November 17, 2011, 01:46:26 PM
I'm really interested in this as well. I've got a 2-3" barrel .44mag or larger high on my list wish. I like the durability of the Alaskan but have been leaning towards a S&W 329 for the weight savings. I'm just wondering if half the weight will equal more than double the recoil.


Come on up to Vermont....let's shoot some lead.
Title: Re: Ruger Alaskan question
Post by: MAUSERMAN on November 18, 2011, 01:24:17 AM
Its not a Ruger but my Dad carries one of these in bear country.http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=205&category=Revolver&toggle=tr&breadcrumbseries=RB2
Title: Re: Ruger Alaskan question
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on November 21, 2011, 05:07:36 AM
Quote from: MAUSERMAN on November 18, 2011, 01:24:17 AM
Its not a Ruger but my Dad carries one of these in bear country.http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=205&category=Revolver&toggle=tr&breadcrumbseries=RB2

I wonder what recoil feels like in an ultralight in 44 magnum.
Title: Re: Ruger Alaskan question
Post by: Majer on November 21, 2011, 11:37:43 AM
It hurts, But it stops hurting when you stop shooting... ;D ;D