44 Scandium S&W

4

4thHorseman

New member
Has anybody had any experience with the S&W 44 special scandium revoler? If you do can you give me some of your impressions on it? How was the recoil? I was thinking about getting one on the up coming gun show. Thanks
 
Forty-four Mt. Lite is a aluminum frame and titanium cylinder. Scandium is only used in the .357 Magnum frames. The 396 ML also has a stainless steel barrel liner that can only handle jacketed bullet up to 200 grains.
 
Ah yes, the 296...

Tamara's "purse revolver". She told me that the 296 had a "bit" of a kick. They only weigh 18 or 19 ounces. I've found some nice ones. Some NIB. I'm tempted every time I see one.

KR
 
I like 44 Spcls and thought it a bit odd when Tamara talked about a 296. Thought maybe she really meant a 396 and just had typing trouble.
Couldn't find a 295 on S&W web site but the 396 is definitely there.
 
I've fired the lightweight S&W and Charter .44 Special snubbies... with a decent defensive load (e.g. Cor-Bon), they go OUCH! Seriously, the recoil (from my subjective perspective) was WORSE than a Scandium .357 Magnum snubby! I know others would disagree, based on how their hands fit the respective guns (a very important factor in subjective recoil, BTW), but I've decided the lightweight .44's aren't for me. On the other hand, I have a Taurus and a S&W that are full-weight .44 Special snubbies, and they're wonderfully controllable, even in rapid fire. Love them .44's!
 
i once owned the .44special mountain light

mine had a decent trigger and it was well made...it was a pain to clean though.

it is also limited to 200grain or less rounds ... really limits your choices

recoil was not very bad .... even with cor bons ....but i did not shoot it well at all ... my brother in law is a much better shot than i and he only did "fair" with it.

good for carry ... bad for accuracy ...at least in my hands
 
The 296Ti has recently been dropped from the catalog.

They actually stopped making them a year or two ago, but the pipeline was pretty full. It's one of those guns that lots of people pick up, diddle with, say "Wow! What a neat idea!" and then put back down and go buy something else. The original MSRP didn't help; you could get a USP for that kind of cash...
 
Comparisons, Tamra! Comparisons!

Being an owner, and having shot a boat-load of other guns we may familiar with, you ought to be able to give us some good feedback.:)
 
The original MSRP didn't help; you could get a USP for that kind of cash...
Click to expand...

But what is a fair price these days? I saw one a week ago and I half expect see see it again in a week. I'd be very comfortable carrying it every day.
 
I just picked up a 296 two months ago. I have put 200 rounds through it so far and I am impressed. It does have some bite with the small grips that come on it. I also have some Pachmyer (sp?) compact grips that tame the recoil. I love it and would not trade it for any firearm for carry period. I don't care for the non-hammerless adjustable sights on the 396. If they had one in .45ACP in a hammerless I'd buy one as well. It is extremely light for it's power. I will admit that I only want to shoot 50-100 rounds at a time. It is a self-defense gun and is perfect for that role. I am looking for a good holster right now, any suggestions? I am looking at a Rosen, Alessi, Sparks, type of holster, a custom high quality holster.
 
PRICE ?

After trying to sell these for a L O N G time on the auction boards I saw one for $380 shipped, NIB....dewey
 
Original MSRP was over six bills. Dealer cost was somewhere between $500 and $550, depending on where you got it.

Most of the ones I see NIB on shelves these days have been reduced to the low $500 range. Don't think I've ever seen a used one for sale. I know I won't be selling mine, it's darn near perfect for the niche I use it for...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top