Title says it all. I’m in the market for a 6in. 44 magnum, mostly for target shooting with the occasional white-tailed deer hunting sprinkled in. Both have glowing reviews and are roughly the same price. I can’t help but feel that the Competitor is just more for the same price. It’s a performance center (with all its benefits), has a rail for sights, and has the versatile weighted barrel. The only thing that tugs my brain towards the Colt is that the Colt is safe to fire the highest power loads (such as Buffalo Bore). Certainly not something I would be shooting often, but as part of my work, I often end up in Alaska or the Yukon where a bigger bullet goes a long way. Not sure I would want to hike around with either monster, but I won’t rule it out either as it’s easier than a long gun. What do you think? Is the characteristics of the Competitor worth the trade off of having to go down a bit of top end power? Or is the Colt good enough while also having the ability to comfortably eat 340 grain +P+?
Thank you!
Thank you!