Contest open to U.S. residents only. God above all but I must admit the residing place for him must be in the heart of my wife and daughters. The extra case space holds slightly more powder, and slightly more powder creates more pressure. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. No purchase necessary. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. No powdah. Way back in the in my youth I was told to only shoot the proper and appropriate ammunition in any firearm. Taurus - 44SS8 8.375in 44 Magnum Stainless 6RD. Lighter loads. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Contest void where prohibited by law. That means theres plenty more .44 Magnum ammo and firearm variety. west of town, down along Muddy Creek, TX. If you need to stretch the effective range of your pistol or wheel gun, youll want to have the .44 Mag on your side. .44 Russian is .429 same as .44 spl, .44 Mag. Above: Samples of revolvers chambered for all three .44s. The .44 Specialor rather .44 Smith & Wesson Specialis essentially a slightly lengthened .44 Russian case loaded with smokeless powder. With Lymans RN bullets 4.2 grs. Velocity changed also to nominal 1,470 fps. 30 Super Carry; 429 DE Magnum; 8mm Lebel; 9x21mm IMI; 9x23 Win . lbs). Some people use a .428 bullet in 44-40 and that same bullet can be used in 44 Russian and .44 Spl-Mag. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. kids that hunt and fish dont mug old ladies, I have a couple of questions about your load Do you lube the round balls at all What is your over all length And is there any crimp involved. bullet at a similar velocity of about 750 fps. I use an old .44 Special expanding die and purchased a .44 Russian seating die. It was so called because the large hollow point resembled an ashtray. Black Powder and the Cowboy Way. 45 HP; 45 Auto; 380 LONG; 32 S&W Short; 32 S&W Long; 380 Short; 5.75 Velodog . And both are fine options for hunting and home defense. of Universal for just under 760 fps and 1 groups. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. Mine currently are the RCBS "cowboy" style with carbide sizing die and case mouth belling die with plug diameter of .426 inch. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Early version Amadeo-Rossi R92 SS, 1/4 cock safety. The bear, during the attack, moved from one hunter to the other, giving Doug the chance to access Reed's .44 magnum, that had been hung in a tree. Pistol & Revolver Ammunition. However, this monster speed demon works well for everything from elk to black bear to two-legged predators. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The case is a shortened 44 special or Russian and the rim is thinned. The larger one accepted the case, the smaller one at the front of the chamber accepted the bullet. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. The heavy recoil and high ammo costs have resulted in a constant supply of lightly used .44 Magnum revolvers since the 1950s. [3], Over 131,000 S&W Model 3 revolvers were eventually sold to the Russian Army. Our Big Boy models will push a 240-grain projectile up to 1600 feet per second, more than enough energy to take any North American . round-nosed lead bullet. Sure, some people handle recoil better than others. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Although Keith petitioned ammo manufacturers to offer hotter .44 Special loads for hunting, there was understandable concern about what the higher pressure loads would do to older revolvers. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. The woods are tight around me and generally its tough to see more than a 100 yards around here and that would be considered open country: and .44 Magnum and refer to the Russian as the .44 Short. Copyright 2019 sassnet.com Lever actions and semi-autos chambered in 44 magnum may not (most likely won't) cycle correctly do to the differences in C.O.L. The latter is an excellent hunting round thats capable of dropping even elephants, but depending on what kind of handgun hunting you expect to do, .44 Magnum may still be a suboptimal choice. So: The Russian Case is not going to load concentrically. Too much penetration in a densely populated area, or when loved ones may be on the other side of a door, can cause catastrophic collateral damage. Theres your answer. So instead of offering hotter .44 Specials, the .44 Magnum was born. However, you can shoot .44 Spl ammo in most .44 Magnum firearms. FIOCCHI HERITAGE 44 S&W RUSSIAN 247 gr. Less case volume. You can also shoot a mini shotgun shell in it sometimes called snake shot. I've 'made' .455 brass but .45 long colt brass is on the thick side when you trim it that short. I look at the .44 Russian compared to the .44 Spl. 3. .44 Special Vs. .44 Magnum: Is .44 Spl Good For Anything? Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Some people use a .428 bullet in 44-40 and that same bullet can be used in 44 Russian and .44 Spl-Mag. Successfully stopping a threat depends on shot placement, penetration, number of shots on target, and sometimes the proper alignment of the stars. However, the zippier speed produced by the Magnum definitely gives it an edge in the accuracy/trajectory department. Not only is the break-open design simple and safe, but the 44 magnum has very low recoil for the mass of the bullet with about 10-11 ft-lbs being about average. [2], In the early 1870s, General Alexander Gorloff, the military attach assigned to the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., approached Smith & Wesson about the possibility of negotiating a military sales contract for the purchase of a large number of Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolvers for the Imperial Russian Army. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Your load my be alright for ''tinking" those GIGANTIC STEEL PLATES at 20ft. An aggressor jacked on adrenaline and/or drugs could swat off several shots to center mass and keep charging. The .44 Mag uses a stretched-out .44 Spl case. [3] In addition to the S&W-made revolvers, Belgian-, Spanish- and German-made copies were adopted by several European countries and were used until the 1920s. These cartridges had one thing in common, they all used bullets with two diameters. Shooting the mule-kicking .44 Magnum definitely isnt for the faint of heart. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. However, the opposite isnt true. 44 Special vs 44 Magnum: Caliber Comparison by Ammo.com. Shooters in a life-or-death self-defense situation dont have the luxury of waiting for an armed aggressor to bleed out. Less powder (you'll notice in in the posder bills too). Smith & Wesson developed a .44 frame to contain a power-house cartridge, yet retain the level of accuracy demanded by competitive target shooters. If they feed, go for it. Both cartridges were originally designed for big bore revolvers. Youll need to bust out your eyeglasses and a good ruler to measure the dimension variations. Factory loads carried either smokeless or black powder. Many shooters find the Magnum's recoil difficult to control. And because the Mag can be loaded into both handguns and rifles, it can serve as a handy, dual-purpose cartridge. If you need to bust through the tough hide, bone, and muscle of a charging bear, penetration is a good thing. In the same publication, Col. Charles Askins wrote that .44 Magnum is a man's cartridge, but he would also later write that it and .41 Magnum had too much recoil for serious prolonged use. However, it may be necessary to shorten a .44 Magnum/.44 Special expanding die as well as a seater/crimper die to be able to reach the relatively short .44 Russian case. Smith & Wesson engineers addressed the failings by stretching the .44 Russian case by .2 inches to increase its powder capacity. They started to bind up at around four or five rounds. The .44 Mag. While theres no doubt the .44 Rem Mag puts a ton more speed and energy downrange, that performance comes with a price. And I suppose your wife. S&W carried the .44 Special through four remodels stopping in 1966. Even though it isn't called a 44, it does shoot a 44-caliber bullet. HANDGUN. I can load them to full pressure might get a few more in the magazine, BUT will the lifter, etc work? Vote Independent, vote Republican, vote Democratic, just dont vote Incumbent! I also shoot with a USPSA club and own many modern pistols and long arms, but acquiring the cowboy firearms could be a financial challenge. .44 Magnum ammo was designed by firearm enthusiast Elmer Keith. The .44Spl is a wonderful cartridge in the GP-100 and a bit of a handful in the Charter Arms Bulldog Pug when loading jacketed bullets although big, heavy, slow lead bullets work just fine. . When he got to the unloading table he realized what he'd done we all got a good laugh. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. The .44 Mag remains one of the most popular big-bore cartridges. The R92 is a clone of the Winchester Model 1892, one of the earliest and greatest lever-action .44 Magnum rifles ever produced. I would load a couple of dummy rounds (no powder/primer) and try it. The 44-40 chamber is too large(about the same diameter as a 45 Colt case) and bottle necked. No purchase necessary. However, with a well-placed shot, the animal will eventually succumb to blood loss. In short, because of .44 Magnums unwieldy recoil, .44 Special is the better choice for two-legged threats. Functions perfectly in his VAQUERO'S & WIN 94. 300 Win Mag vs 338 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua Mag, 450 Bushmaster vs 458 SOCOM vs 50 Beowulf. [4], The .44 Russian was the parent cartridge for the .44 Special introduced in 1907, which in turn was the parent to the .44 Magnum in 1956.[2]. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). God, Liberty. In the 1980s they reintroduced Model 24s (Hand Ejector, Fourth Model) and Model 624s (stainless steel) and in the 21st century there have been some .44 Special limited editions. The 44 Russian fired a 246gr bullet at 750fps. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. to improve it into the Model #3 Russian. of Universal for just under 760 fps and 1 groups. But youre correct, you can get the same performance with both. The .44 Special is a lengthened version of the .44 Russian cartridge, which was chambered in top-break S&W Model No. California is to the United States what Syria is to Russia and North Korea is to China/South Korea/Japan--a Hermit Kingdom detached from the real world and led by delusional maniacs, an economic and social basket case sustained by "foreign" aid so as to not lose military bases. Velocity changed also to nominal 1,470 fps. In short, there are pros and cons to both .44 Special and .44 Magnum. and the case is the same outside diameter. Developed as a big-bore revolver cartridge in the 1950s, the .44 Magnum quickly grew to widespread adoption. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. I use it in, 25-20 (resized from 32-20) , 9MM, 38 Spl, 357 Mag, 40 S&W, 10MM, 44 Russian, 44 Spl, 44 Mag, 45 LC, 454 Casull, 460 S&W and 45-70. If we try to get all the exterior factors as close to equal as possible, the .44 Mag still throws some powerful recoil. The gentler .44 Special is definitely easier to control, especially when it comes to making accurate follow-up shots. (In fact, they'll chamber the .44 Special cartridges.) Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Both fire heavyweight .429-inch (10.9 mm) bullets. The difference is enormous. Purchase A PDF Download Of The American Handgunner Sept/Oct 2020 Issue Now! All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Deep penetration can be either a blessing or a curse, depending on the scenario. The .44 Spl has been mostly kept alive by custom handloaders and cowboy action shooters. The shorter case of .44 Special can cause feeding issues in some .44 Magnum carbines (Winchesters are said to be the most prone) and not all loads will shoot to the sights. Case length was 0.97 and velocity was likely a bit over 700 fps. Designed in 1870, the cartridge quickly grew in popularity due to its reputation for having good enough power and accuracy to be suitable for most purposes. Something's got to give. (II) Limit one entry per household. Reloading dies are available from most manufacturers. Dubbed the New Century, Smith & Wesson designed their new revolver as a nostalgic hat-tip to the big-bore black-powder sidearms (like the Colt Army Revolver) that tamed the American West. Another might decide to rethink his life after a grazing superficial wound. I watched a fellow cowboy shoot the wrong undersized cartridge in his pistols, they all went bang but he didn't hit any steel. [3][4], Smith & Wesson did so by reducing the diameter of the .44 bullet to .429 and adding lubrication grooves to its base. Dash Caliber In our SDB we cannot use Lee dies OR regular Dillon dies. Available bullet weights range from a relatively meager 180 grains to a super weighty 300 grains. They were derived in a stair step fashion. If you were really torn about these two cartridges, the best practice would be to get a .44 Magnum and figure out which .44 Special loads shoot to the sights and don't lose any accuracy. As to bullseye accuracy, here we get into the weeds. A single-action Ruger Blackhawk in .44 Special, a good choice for Cowboy Action shooting and similar events. Elmer Keith had pushed the envelope for years with ever heavier bullets sent downrange at faster and faster velocities. However, this cartridge is ultra-mild in the recoil department while still providing plenty of accuracy and energy at self-defense ranges. Remington engineered the cartridge for the new big-bore wheel gun by lengthening the .44 Spl case. The cartridge reached its prime in the 1950s, when the father of big-bore hand gunning, Keith Elmer, experimented with hotter loads and wadcutter projectiles. Attachments 44 Remington Magnum reduced target loads.doc 57.5 KB Views: 458 For info purposes only, use it at your own risk. I've met people who wanted to shoot everything from a 38 S&W (because he could force them in the chambers) to a 38 Super (because most of them went off) in their 357 Mag revolvers. Because of intense interest from his family and friends, Doug wrote a detailed account of the attack and the aftermath. Deployed military should use stateside address. The new magnum case was the .44 Special stretched to 1.29. Glad I passed on a Charter Arms. Then you can use a 240 jacketed bullet and 24.8 gr of H110 to get 1400fps for a stout .44 magnum load. And yes indeed it works very well with Hornady LeverEvolution ammunition. GO BACK. Could I? That said, if .44 Special appeals to you as a defensive cartridge, there are still plenty of relatively small revolver options out there to choose from (even if most will be second-hand). [5], In 1872, while in the US, Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich visited the Smith & Wesson factory to review the progress of the Russian order. The .44mag was made in 1975 and the little .357 is an early eighties model. On the left is a Navy Arms replica of a 3rd Model S&W .44 Russian. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. If its strong enough to take down a black bear, it can certainly stop two-legged predators. Thats why most..44 Magnum handguns have a little more heft than the typical .44 Special. And yet for some reason folks just can't resist trying something just because it will fit, or because it's close enough. LRN GZN LRN GZN - Lead round nose, black antifriction coating . He offered his hot .44 Special loads through mail order with plenty of success. A heavier handgun will produce less felt recoil, because the mass of the gun absorbs some of that rearward force. Dubbed the S&W Model 29, it was specially designed to handle the new high-pressure loads. The .44 Smith & Wesson Special is well over a century old. However, even the scoffing macho dudes at the gun range will shoot more accurately with a milder recoiling cartridge like the .44 Spl. The .44 Russian chambering became a hit in the domestic market as well, gaining a reputation as the first American revolver cartridge offering inherent accuracy. Ergo, they could tolerate more pressure. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. .44 Special is somewhat popular for SASS/CAS (Single Action Shooting Society/Cowboy Action Shooting) events due to its wide availability of factory-loaded ammunition for this purpose. to right: .44 S&W Russian, .44 S&W Special and .44 Remington Magnum. Stopping a human threat and humanely harvesting an animal are two very different things. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Yes, the 44 Special can be applied in the 44 Magnum barrel with no . It was named .44 S&W Special. and operating pressures between itself and it's predecessors. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Any discussion of magnums should pay homage to both of them. Believe it or not, .44 Special is better than .44 Magnum at some thingsbut the reverse is true as well. So, yes, the Special is definitely a viable defensive cartridge. Feb 21, 2010 I have been doing it for years, its just like shooting 38 Specials in a 357 Magnum. Most notable were humps at the top of Model #3s grips and odd-looking spurs extending from trigger guards. To ensure we had as close to an apples-to-apples comparison as possible, we looked at Noslers load data. wild bunch GREED & the gamers from IPSC killed the fun. In fact, if you want some low recoil practice with your magnum revolver, this is a good way to do it. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. The first .44 Magnum I had was a 4 Model 29 in the late 1970s. The .44 Magnum is more popular for metallic silhouette shooting (such as IMSSU events) given the flatter trajectory and greater power. The .44 Magnum is more popular for metallic silhouette shooting (such as IMSSU events) given the flatter trajectory and greater power. Out of curiosity, I tried chambering some .44 Spl. 38 Colt Short, 38 Colt Long, 38 Special in a .357 Magnum. Sidebar: TK will cut your .44 Magnum for moon clips. Choice is yours. Or is .44 Magnum the best cartridge in .44? Bottom line is you need to have 2 cylinders for this. The first pairings of smokeless powder with the .44 Russian fell flat due to the lower energy density of early smokeless powder. No way to know, some leverguns feed anything just fine, others make be fine with 357 mag but choke on 38 special. The black powder charge was 23 grains. 3.5 to 3.6 grains of Red Dot or Bullseye powder achieves this with very good accuracy. of Trail Boss for right around 685 fps. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Based on the black-powder .44 Smith & Wesson Russian, the Special featured the newest, state-of-the-art smokeless powder. concealable plenty of HP and with 3 speed loaders i feel i have enough for most any situation. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. The case head is the problem. It's been observed in .38/.357 as well as .44 Special/.44 Magnum guns. Great article! I like Black Rifle Coffee. Can a 44 magnum shoot 44 Special? All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. We should also point out that there are plenty of lever rifles that pack .44 Mag, and the longer barrels definitely support a flatter trajectory and better long-range accuracy. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. 3 revolver had to be changed from the straight bored .44 American configuration to a stepped arrangement which was .457 in at the rear of the cylinder to accept the case, and narrower from the case shoulder forward to give a tight fit for the smaller bore .44 Russian bullet. The ringleader was Elmer Keith, who worked up several handloads at the edge of what guns could tolerate, which he wrote about in his columns. Deployed military should use stateside address. Charter Arms still manufactures the Bulldog in .44 Special, including 2.5-inch and 4-inch modelsbut Charter Arms guns are, as Jeff Cooper put it, to be carried often and shot little. However, it may be necessary to shorten a .44 Magnum/ .44 Special expanding die as well as a seater/crimper . Comfortable shoes. Deployed military should use stateside address. (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. and .44 Russian rds in a 44-40 revolver. Both the Mag and the Special are used by serious bullseye competitors, which proves both are capable of consistent accuracy. Accurate, Powerful and Reliable, the .44 Special Really Is Special", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.44_Russian&oldid=1140458460, Ten-X ammunition 200 grain lead round nose and flat point, JMJ Smith Ammo Inc. ammunition 200 grain lead round nose, flat point, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:29. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. One large group purchaser of S&W Americans made two important changes after their additional order. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. First - The 44 Russian case is considerably smaller in diameter than the 44-40 at the base and throughout the entire case dimension. (II) Limit one entry per household. No purchase necessary. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Handloaders can choose from almost every bullet style under the sun. I know 18 such rounds came with my first S&W .44 Magnum in 1968. [1] In addition, the cylinder design of the No. They lengthened the .44 Russian case -.19",. The Russian fits in the Special cylinder just fine. 44-40 or 44WCF are larger diameter cases like 45 Colt cases then bottle necked to a .427 bullet. forebear have deep roots in American shooting culture, stretching back through top-break antecedents in .44 Russian all the way back to antebellum black-powder Colt . Should I? (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. Whether youre a serious big-game hunter or just a serious recoil junkie, shooting .44 Mag can deliver a major adrenaline rush. First, the Rossi is a very high-quality clone and performs every bit as well as an original Model 1892. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. A few years later I got a 7.5 Super Blackhawk. Home; Categories. S&W and Colt no longer make any. Higher pressure generates more energy and pushes the bullet at a higher velocity. I like them both and carry the stainless in the winter. Deployed military should use stateside address. My first time shooting a Smith .44 Mag revolver was actually the stainless steel version, the Model 629, at the now-defunct Santa Anita Firing Range in Monrovia, California; 'twas September 1990 . Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. The extra length not only accommodated more propellant but also prevented the high-pressure rounds from fitting in older .44 Spl handguns, eliminating the concern that the traditional wheel guns might not hold up to the new magnum load. And the equation leans heavily on shooter skills. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Bill Jordan said as much in his book No Second Place Winner; as did fellow Border Patrolman Skeeter Skelton. They lengthened .44 Russians case to 1.16, using the exact same 246-gr. I once loaded a bunch of balloon head .44 Russian brass with the standard original load of 23.0 grains of black powder under a 250-gr. YES every one should have at one .44 special, I had an early Charters Arms Target Bulldog, it was stolen and now I carry a Taurus 431. While shooters can (and often do) argue ethereal concepts like stopping power and shootability until the cows come home, the numbers simply dont lie. Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics 22LR 40gr HV Copper Plated RN - 50 Rounds. S&W wanted to enter the large frame, swing-out cylinder market. I have a pair of Uberti .44 Russians and back them up with a Colt Single Action. This market demand led to the first mass-produced revolver made specifically for target competition, the S&W New Model Number 3 Target, introduced . Stand these two cartridges side by side, and the differences in dimensions seem insignificant. Handgun Cowboy Action Maybe you're involved with formal, sanctioning organizations for Cowboy Action shooting. Gorloff correctly recognized that such ammunition tends to pick up debris and contaminants which erode the bore when fired, so a qualification of the purchase contract was that Smith & Wesson develop an internally lubricated version of their .44 round. Neither arrived on the revolver scene as full-blown innovations. While the former has good enough performance to be suitable for self-defense, its not an ideal choice given what else is available on the current market. November 23, 2011 in SASS Wire. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. I Have been present twice when 44-40 rds were unintentionally fired in .45 revolvers. Mag. RN to 240-gr. It will be your brass. At typical self-defense ranges, there isnt time to see serious bullet drop or wind drift. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. May 23, 2013 North country gal said: Different cartridge length. First introduced in 1907, the .44 Special was notedlike its predecessorfor being controllable, accurate and potent enough for most purposes including law enforcement and sport shooting. Maybe you just like to go out on a weekend and shoot the "Guns that Won the West" or that your favorite TV and movie cowboy heroes toted. 416 Rem Mag; 44-40 Win; 416 Rigby; 416 Ruger; 444 Marlin; 45-60 WCF; 45-70 Government; 450 Bushmaster; . With similar ballistics and accuracy of the .44 Russian using the then new smokeless propellant. It is also easy to find fresh brass for both cartridges. Not me ! However, be aware that lever-action rifles can be fairly ammunition-sensitive. Best 7mm Rem. Some .44 Magnum sixguns will shoot the shorter .44 Special loads well while others give mediocre performance. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM DIY 2022, P.O. They satisfied different requirements: the 44-40 was a rifle cartridge, the 44 Russian a revolver cartridge. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Rounds Per Box: 50 $ 49.99 Add to wishlist Add to cart 142 in stock (can be backordered) 44 Magnum Cowboy .44 Magnum in "Wells Fargo" Ammo Bag! GUNS Magazine The .44 Russian - GUNS Magazine The .44 Russian Born in the USA, perfected by The Bear Written By John Taffin Experts Campfire Tales Handguns Revolvers 2020 84 In 1870 the United States Military purchased 1,000 Smith & Wesson .44 American revolvers. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. The Rossi clone lives up to the legend, and offers some nice modern features. It was soon accepted by the U.S. military, and the SAA quickly dominated the domestic single-action market. N.S.F.W. Taming its recoil takes some serious effort. Most .44 Mag hunting loads leave the barrel with around 1000 ft/lbs of energy. Both cartridges still have their places when it comes to self-defense, hunting and sport shooting, but which one will be best for you depends on the respective threat, game or sport in question. Cowboy life, Ballistic Research, Gunsmithing ,Shooting , Fishing, Hunting,Photography,etc. Options range from traditional hard cast to streamlined modern polymer tipped bullets. Although insanely popular in the early 20th century, the Special almost went the way of the dinosaur after the introduction of its faster, harder-hitting, and more popular younger brother, the .44 Remington Magnum. Recreational Shooting. I may eventually risk a few cases to see what happens, but it's not a priority. A 5-shot Charter Arms Bulldog Pug .44Spl is much easier to carry than a 4in S&W N frame. First introduced in 1907, the .44 S&W Special cartridge was developed specifically as a revolver cartridge for the companys new Triple Lock wheel gun. The choice is simple: Buy the .44 Magnum..Hand load to .22 Special specs. The slower .44 Spl carries less energy. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). Velocity also affects bullets designed to deform on impact (think soft points and hollow points). I was hoping not to have to go the "try and see" route You can safely shoot .44 Russian ammunition in any .44 Magnum or .44 Special revolver. 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