So I have an 1895 dilemma! I like stainless steel and the idea of the pack and punch of the SS Guide Gun (not that I knew what a 'guide gun' is/was), but a friend said I should go for a longer barrel like the 1895 Classic (blued)? I am NOT a hunter (but respect the choice of those who do), but I do like the idea of being able to 'drop any large dangerous animal'! I'm not looking for a long-barrel sniper rifle (I have owned those), or even a short-range cannon, so how will these two outperform each other, in power, range, velocity, robustness, value, and all-round appeal?
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