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.44 magnum
The .44 Remington Magnum, or simply .44 Magnum (10.9×33mmR), and frequently .44 Mag, is a large-bore cartridge originally designed for revolvers. After its introduction, it was quickly adopted for carbines and rifles. Despite the ".44" designation, guns chambered for the .44 Magnum round, and its parent, the .44 Special, use 0.429 in (10.9 mm) diameter bullets.
The .44 Magnum is based on a lengthened .44 Special case, loaded to higher pressures for greater velocity (and thus, energy). The .44 Magnum has since been eclipsed in power by the .454 Casull, and most recently by the .460 S&W Magnum and .500 S&W Magnum, among others; nevertheless, it has remained one of the most popular commercial large-bore magnum cartridges. When loaded to its maximum and with heavy, deeply penetrating bullets, the .44 Magnum cartridge is suitable for short-range hunting of all North American game—though at the cost of heavy recoil and muzzle flash when fired in handguns, less so in carbines and rifles.
So, if there was an individual who was found himself liking the .44 Magnum cartridge very much, but kept thinking an automatic would be quite corking, what would be the better choice?
LAR Grizzly
It is basically a well-made, M1911 on a larger scale, that is recoil operated, and has a 7+1...
So, I had these for my model 29, which I've since gotten rid of, but found these in my drawer! Two are HKS, two are aluminum 5 Star firearms (made in USA!). Additionally, the 5 Star ones come with a 2 spot bedside block : 6X-44 Mag Accessories
Pickup only, during the day near the airport in...
I remember when metallic silhouette shooting was more popular. Heck, it may still be, I just don't see it in these parts. Anyway, I am reading a book on said topic published in the late 1970s, and have acquired some silhouettes for informal shooting on the home range.
Anyway, I thought I...
For trade is my Blued S&W Model 29-3 with a long barrel, measuring tape makes it to be about a 6". Equiped with CTC brand laser grips!
There is some minor discoloration at the backstrap, and some small patina spots on the top strap, so I'd put it at an honest 75%.
Pictures included, pardon my...
So, I recently acquired a Model 29. It was not added for a defensive piece, but rather because I just like them. Also, maybe, it would be good for bowling pin shooting, and most certainly for target shooting.
That said, it is a solid, nicely built wheelgun, that fits my hand well, so there is...
So, I recently acquired a S&W Model 29 "Classic". I really couldn't be more please with said. The factory sights are good, though, I believe there are better target sights available. That and my aging eyes aren't getting younger.
On that score: anyone care to recommend good, adjustable...
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Here is my Mateba Unica 6 .44 Mag. These are very unique revolvers and super hard to find. When firing, the upper portion of the revolver slides back and rotates the cylinder. Also supposed to eat some recoil, but this gun has only had ~10 rounds through it so I couldn't tell you how...
I've been looking around for a Smith & Wesson, Model 29 the last few weeks. I happened upon a very nice Astra Model 44 for sale. I've seen them from time to time and I believe they are kind of a clone of the 29. Though I have had no experience with this model, the Astras I've owned and/or...
So, I am interested in buying a blued, Smith & Wesson, Model 29, in .44 Magnum. I'm mainly interested in the variants produced with a 6" or 6½" barrel length, though I could roll with the 8⅜" barrel. I have no interest in the 4" or 10⅝" variants. I have little interest in the stainless steel...
I have been looking for a Model 29 with a 6½" (or thereabouts) barrel for a while. And I have one authorized in writing. I found a NIB, S&W Model 29 "Classic"* on Gunbroker and am tempted.
Question: Does anyone know the quality of current production Model 29s? I know the older guns were...