[G Larry]

Great option if you're comfortable getting follow up shots on target w a 44 mag.

I am not so gifted.

[Myrddin]

Great option if you're comfortable getting follow up shots on target w a 44 mag.

I'm fine with 44mag in the 629. I've fired it in center fire target competition with 10 point targets at 25 yards with full power 240 gr JHP. I have a smaller Model 69 (5-shot 44mag, L-frame). The barrel is 4.25" on the Model 69, but it has less mass than the N frame. I need to get the Model 69 on the range to evaluate the felt recoil vs the N frame 629.

A charging bear is much different than a paper target at 25 yards. The adrenaline that comes with a bear screws with your accuracy.