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I've come to this conclusion after sorting through thousands of load charts and ballistic data. Everytime I look at .44 mag data the velocity and energy delivery is nuts. I really wish more semi autos were chambered in .44 mag. Imagine a .44 mag 1911.
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One of my favorite handguns is the model 29 Smith I bought when Walmart was selling out all their handguns...$319. Fun-per-dollar ratio is way up there.
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That's what I shoot also.Originally posted by Vertnut View PostOne of my favorite handguns is the model 29 Smith I bought when Walmart was selling out all their handguns...$319. Fun-per-dollar ratio is way up there."When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
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It's too damn big to carry concealed (6" barrel), but the hogs really hate it! I have a model 57 Smith (.41 mag) that I like alot too.Originally posted by 5.0_CJ View PostComment
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I love shooting my old frame Vaquero in 44 mag
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I've been lusting after a big ol' stainless .44 mag for a while.Comment
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I got a Ruger Redhawk for $400 off of AR15.com. It looks brand new and was sold in 1984.
I also just got a bag of .44 mag from a guy at work, so I won't mind bringing it to shoot.
.44 Magnum is a great round. I'd love to have a lever action Marlin in .44 mag to go with the Ruger.Comment
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That was a great deal. .44 magnum is a much better caliber than off the shelf .44 ammo would lead you to believe.Originally posted by 03trubluGT View Post
Your typical WWB .44 bag is a limp wristed 1300fps or so. True .44 mag loads are in the neighborhood of 1500-1600fps on a 200gr. - or about 22gr of Alliant 2400. If you have a Ruger Super Redhawk - they can handle 24gr of 2400 - or about 1700fps on a 200gr
And a .454 Casull can do all of the above with a 300gr projectile.
For comparison a .45 ACP WWB is around 800-850fps."When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
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Oh, hai!Originally posted by 5.0_CJ View PostOr a Dan Wesson .445 SuperMag!Originally posted by 5.0_CJ View PostThat was a great deal. .44 magnum is a much better caliber than off the shelf .44 ammo would lead you to believe.
Your typical WWB .44 bag is a limp wristed 1300fps or so. True .44 mag loads are in the neighborhood of 1500-1600fps on a 200gr. - or about 22gr of Alliant 2400. If you have a Ruger Super Redhawk - they can handle 24gr of 2400 - or about 1700fps on a 200gr
Originally posted by BroncojohnnyComment
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Picked up two boxes of the WWB today for my .45 and also picked up the 500 ammo.Originally posted by 5.0_CJ View PostThat was a great deal. .44 magnum is a much better caliber than off the shelf .44 ammo would lead you to believe.
Your typical WWB .44 bag is a limp wristed 1300fps or so. True .44 mag loads are in the neighborhood of 1500-1600fps on a 200gr. - or about 22gr of Alliant 2400. If you have a Ruger Super Redhawk - they can handle 24gr of 2400 - or about 1700fps on a 200gr
And a .454 Casull can do all of the above with a 300gr projectile.
For comparison a .45 ACP WWB is around 800-850fps.
At 1900fps (350grn .50 cal), I guess I'll be shooting the Kimber first. lol
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Still want a Colt Anaconda in .44 mag with 6-8" barrel. During the days of the recession they were $800 on gunbroker.com. They are $1100-1200 now. I think I am going to wait for the next recession to buy investment grade guns.Originally posted by racrguyOriginally posted by racrguyComment
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