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Chiappa Rhino in 44 magnum
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Actually, I think I'm just asking SW to do the sensible thing and fill a huge gap in their offerings. .44 revolvers now go up to .44 mag +P+. Loads that reach .454 Cassull power in the much more versatile affordable .44. Ruger Redhawks and Super Redhawks and certain SA revolvers handle them fine. Now that SW has designed the X-frame for the .460 and .500, it's totally ridiculous that they have nothing that can shoot the .44 mag +P+. I think if they gave us an X-frame .44 mag +P+ they would sell way more of them than the .460s or .500s.Or just buy beef at Safeway. Lol! Sorry but you really want a LOT!
PS: What you really need is a good gun smith in your back pocket.
And SW once made a revolver with the adjustable front sight with the dial for use in the silhouette game.
My SW book says they made 629-3 6-inch with a 4-position front sight in 1990. They made 500. Look up "629 with adjustable front sight" and you can find a pic of one from an old auction. (My device doesnt copy links. Sorry.) Also apparently made in .357.Out of curiosity, do you recall the model? That sounds neat-o.
Yep, they were some excellent Silhouette Guns. Unfortunately, they pretty much became Instant Collectables. So, what you'll find are either NIB or well used. I've even seen a couple of "Shot Out" .357 Magnums.My SW book says they made 629-3 6-inch with a 4-position front sight in 1990. They made 500. Look up "629 with adjustable front sight" and you can find a pic of one from an old auction. (My device doesnt copy links. Sorry.) Also apparently made in .357.
7.62x39
I'm not sure it would work. The 7.62x39mm has a higher chamber pressure and that's what caused Setback, which will lock-up the Cylinder.Interesting. They make the BFR in .30/30 WCF, so maybe that would be doable?
Well, when you put it like that...………………….I get what you're saying.Actually, I think I'm just asking SW to do the sensible thing and fill a huge gap in their offerings. .44 revolvers now go up to .44 mag +P+. Loads that reach .454 Cassull power in the much more versatile affordable .44. Ruger Redhawks and Super Redhawks and certain SA revolvers handle them fine. Now that SW has designed the X-frame for the .460 and .500, it's totally ridiculous that they have nothing that can shoot the .44 mag +P+. I think if they gave us an X-frame .44 mag +P+ they would sell way more of them than the .460s or .500s.
SW already has Performance Center variants of their .629s and X-frames that have sling attachments. Nothing revolutionary about that. X-frames already come with two replaceable compensators, for use with lead vs jacketed bullets. But no unporteded option. And SW once made a revolver with the adjustable front sight with the dial for use in the silhouette game. If you want the full range from mild .44sp to .44mag +P+ without changing either the front or back sights, you are really going to need the adjustable front sight.
When I first saw someone in this thread mention a 6 shot, 44 Mag X-frame, all I could think was, "Why?" The X-frame is very large and heavy, even in the 5" version I had. Isn't that too much weight for "only" a 44? Even if it was a 445 Supermag (which should fit that cylinder) there is more than enough mass in the gun to keep recoil reasonable, even without a brake.Actually, I think I'm just asking SW to do the sensible thing and fill a huge gap in their offerings. .44 revolvers now go up to .44 mag +P+. Loads that reach .454 Cassull power in the much more versatile affordable .44. Ruger Redhawks and Super Redhawks and certain SA revolvers handle them fine. Now that SW has designed the X-frame for the .460 and .500, it's totally ridiculous that they have nothing that can shoot the .44 mag +P+. I think if they gave us an X-frame .44 mag +P+ they would sell way more of them than the .460s or .500s.
SW already has Performance Center variants of their .629s and X-frames that have sling attachments. Nothing revolutionary about that. X-frames already come with two replaceable compensators, for use with lead vs jacketed bullets. But no unporteded option. And SW once made a revolver with the adjustable front sight with the dial for use in the silhouette game. If you want the full range from mild .44sp to .44mag +P+ without changing either the front or back sights, you are really going to need the adjustable front sight.
Not talking about only a .44 mag. For that I'm happy with the SW 629. Talking about .44 mag +P+. That is, .454 Casull level power. Say up to about 1600 ft lbs from a 7.5 to 9.5 inch barrel. Full factory loads of .44 mag go up to about 1200 ft. lbs.When I first saw someone in this thread mention a 6 shot, 44 Mag X-frame, all I could think was, "Why?" The X-frame is very large and heavy, even in the 5" version I had. Isn't that too much weight for "only" a 44? Even if it was a 445 Supermag (which should fit that cylinder) there is more than enough mass in the gun to keep recoil reasonable, even without a brake.
I'd say if you feel like pushing the 44 Mag that hard, there are better options.
Just who do you want to put into the Hospital??? You or the Bad Guys???Bond Arm 460S&W derringer for a pocket gun
The way snowflakes are now, probably help in court, shows I suffered as much.Just who do you want to put into the Hospital??? You or the Bad Guys???