Best Outdoor Handguns · #1
Model 329PD (.44 Magnum)
Smith & Wesson
#1
Model 329PD (.44 Magnum)
Smith & Wesson
Gear
Why it made the list
Scandium-alloy Airlite frame, 4.125-inch barrel, six rounds of .44 Magnum at about 26 ounces. The trail gun you actually carry.
Where to buy the Model 329PD (.44 Magnum)
Buy direct from the maker when you can; prices and stock change often, so check the current offer.
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