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Gads, yet another "What's best for self-defense" thread. These are bad as the "Cello on or Cello off?" threads on the cigar forums I belonged to back in the 90's.
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Shot a .44 snub nose once. Couldn't hit the ground if I pointed straight down. Too much recoil for my experience at the time. Big arse gun.
Shot my 329 again the other day with 200 gr .44 special Winchester Silvertips. Surprisingly it wasn't bad at all - first load I shot that it didn't sting my hands, but the 240 gr loads at 1000 fps did - a bit, and the Federal Hydrashok at 1200 fps certainly did.
From my Rossi carbine, no problem, but you could tell the difference in recoil and sound.
Either way, I like the .44 magnum and agree that it is a versatile round. I like it better than the .45 ACP or Colt because the .44 has better sectional density, and there is nothing either .45 can do that the .44 mag can't do better IMO. The .357 mag is nice too, but it can't do as well with the heavy bullets as the .44 does - not going to find any 325 gr .357 mag loads, much less ones that do 1200 fps (and make your hand and arm ache for the rest of the day if you shoot them in a 329 ).
I carried a 3" 624 44 Special with a round butt as a winter gun for several years. The gun shoot really well, great sights, stout round (not magnum level), but kinda big. Easier to conceal a full size 1911. But is is smaller than the 8 3/8" M29!
The 329 is too much for me in terms of weight to horse power ratio, my manhood is comfortable halting at the 629 Mountain gun. I do agree the .44 magnum is the ultimate do all revolver round.
SW 686+, as it's hard to beat 7 rounds of .357 mag goodness.
i bought a simply rugged pancake holster for my 627 pc. it is Purdy but it doesnt hold the gun as tight as i hoped.I just scored a 629 PC V-Comp (and a Ruger GP-100 in 10mm). Thinking about a Simply Rugged pancake holster for the V-Comp.
Very good point.I had a 69. Neat gun. With 44 Specials my wife shot it better than any other handgun.
Also a shout out to Ohio! I am a University of Cincinnati grad class of '77.
The Remington 44 Magnum is a very versatile cartridge, with loadings from mild to wild. I know this is going piss-off many readers but before moving on to your other favorite firearm blogs take a deep breath and continue reading. Keep in mind I am not saying the 44 Magnum is perfect or best suited for a firefight, the best range cartridge or even the best hunting round. But what I am saying is paired with the right handgun or carbine the 44 Magnum is the most versatile cartridge known to man.
Because of this versatility I believe this is the best or "The Ultimate Self Defense Revolver" On the Ransom Rest for Accuracy
What is your favorite self defense revolver?