Chiram2003
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Not sure. Haven't priced them in a while. I know I can pick up a T/C sillouhette for around $200 in .410/.45Colt. But I much prefer about a 10" barrel in .30-30.
Does The .44 Magnum Get People Mad ???
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Not sure. Haven't priced them in a while. I know I can pick up a T/C sillouhette for around $200 in .410/.45Colt. But I much prefer about a 10" barrel in .30-30.
larryf1952
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I used to have a really nice outdoor range to shoot at, and it was usually populated by just 1 or 2 other shooters. But, since I moved and now have to shoot at an indoor range, it's more crowded, and I feel a little more "oppressed". At least, each lane is separated from the others by solid barriers, so flying brass is not a problem, except to the shooter himself, as it bounces off the sides and down the back of his collar! 
I can still tell when someone is shooting a big Mag in the lane next to me, though...the shock wave will vibrate the partition and come right through, and the boom is huge, even with my muffs on. I just figure they paid their $$ to shoot like me, no matter what they brought, so I just ignore it and keep on going. I've found that most of the guys who shoot the big 'uns don't hang around long, probably because they don't reload and their ammo costs $30 a box...
I can still tell when someone is shooting a big Mag in the lane next to me, though...the shock wave will vibrate the partition and come right through, and the boom is huge, even with my muffs on. I just figure they paid their $$ to shoot like me, no matter what they brought, so I just ignore it and keep on going. I've found that most of the guys who shoot the big 'uns don't hang around long, probably because they don't reload and their ammo costs $30 a box...
Danindetroit
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At Double Action where I have shot, and my wife shoots, you get brass in other stalls, and the normal things encountered at an indoor range. You are assigned a stall. So you can't move around. I always try to sweep up brass that is getting in peoples' way, and generally be polite, I do this when they are reloading, and they usually appreciate it. They have a 25 yard side, and a 50 yard side. My question is how do you know that she isn't thier trying to impress him? 
At outdoor ranges they have a couple screens for between shooters, for flying brass.
At outdoor ranges they have a couple screens for between shooters, for flying brass.
That sounds about right PR.
The last time I took mine out, most people were smiling and seemed to enjoy the boom. We do ten minutes firing with 5-10 minutes down (depending on the crowd.) Generally in the last few minutes after people start to run out of ammo I get an audience. The .44 is passed around quite a bit.
Anything that makes another smile, including BOOM and recoil, is okay by me.
The last time I took mine out, most people were smiling and seemed to enjoy the boom. We do ten minutes firing with 5-10 minutes down (depending on the crowd.) Generally in the last few minutes after people start to run out of ammo I get an audience. The .44 is passed around quite a bit.
Anything that makes another smile, including BOOM and recoil, is okay by me.
warhammer357
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Yup,
Don't let nobody fool ya. Chicks dig a man with a big gun, LOL.....
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I've never run into anyone at my range that didn't think anything but how cool it was to hear a .44 or higher being fired.
And that includes the ladies that have been there.
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Don't let nobody fool ya. Chicks dig a man with a big gun, LOL.....
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I've never run into anyone at my range that didn't think anything but how cool it was to hear a .44 or higher being fired.
And that includes the ladies that have been there.
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SilentClocktower
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outdoor ranges safer
One time i was at an indoor range with my witness compact, and as i get ready for the next shot, i hear a scream to my left. startled, i turned, and this man is over by this younger guy buckled over holding his face next to him. Now this was a crappy indoor range with no partitions. hot brass had ejected from the man's pistol and hit this kid directly in his eye as he turned to leave the range. Foolishly, he had removed his shooting glasses before exiting. I safed my sidearm and went over to him, while the other man went to get help. The EMS came and took him away. He was bleeding pretty badly, and i hope he did not lose his sight. You all know this (i hope), abide by the rules at the range. SAFETY FIRST.
Not to mention the possible toxic threats at crappier indoor ranges with poor ventilation.
Just a little story for all my brothers and sisters in arms.
"My forearms are made of longarms that bus' fasta than the raptor"
One time i was at an indoor range with my witness compact, and as i get ready for the next shot, i hear a scream to my left. startled, i turned, and this man is over by this younger guy buckled over holding his face next to him. Now this was a crappy indoor range with no partitions. hot brass had ejected from the man's pistol and hit this kid directly in his eye as he turned to leave the range. Foolishly, he had removed his shooting glasses before exiting. I safed my sidearm and went over to him, while the other man went to get help. The EMS came and took him away. He was bleeding pretty badly, and i hope he did not lose his sight. You all know this (i hope), abide by the rules at the range. SAFETY FIRST.
Not to mention the possible toxic threats at crappier indoor ranges with poor ventilation.
Just a little story for all my brothers and sisters in arms.
"My forearms are made of longarms that bus' fasta than the raptor"
I had a similar occurence a week ago.
I went to the closest indoor range to me (Rangemaster in Chesterton, IN) to test my recently fixed Taurus 650 (.357 mag 2" barrel). There was a group shooting off .22 target rifles on the opposite side of the range which was about 75 feet away. My mother started laughing when all of the target shooters looked over with strange looks on their faces. When I first fired the gun at an outdoor range, the rangemaster came over and asked me if it was a .44 mag. I guess the short barrel doesn't muffle the sound much. The fireball coming out of the muzzle with full house .357s is certainly an interesting sight coming from something small enough to pocket carry.
I went to the closest indoor range to me (Rangemaster in Chesterton, IN) to test my recently fixed Taurus 650 (.357 mag 2" barrel). There was a group shooting off .22 target rifles on the opposite side of the range which was about 75 feet away. My mother started laughing when all of the target shooters looked over with strange looks on their faces.
When I first fired the gun at an outdoor range, the rangemaster came over and asked me if it was a .44 mag. I guess the short barrel doesn't muffle the sound much. The fireball coming out of the muzzle with full house .357s is certainly an interesting sight coming from something small enough to pocket carry.The Body Bagger
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Thats exactly what I was thinking. If you don't like the noise of my guns, don't go to the gun range. And the last place where anyone with any amount of common sense wants to start to get lippy is a place where everyone has guns.
Geoff Timm
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Many moons ago, I went to an outdoor, highly controlled range. I reported to the Range Officer as required. He liked to have the shooters close for control and observation. I informed him I was shooting a Super Blackhawk with Magnum ammo. He sent me to the other end of the range.
Geoff
Who notes the stall near the wall on a indoor range gives some strange sonic effects. Even 9mm sounds odd.
Geoff
Who notes the stall near the wall on a indoor range gives some strange sonic effects. Even 9mm sounds odd.
Edward429451
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I hardly ever shoot at an indoor range but the same thing applies on an outdoor range. Courtesy and respect for the people with the freedom to go shoot. I double check with those on both sides before I begin with the hand cannons and give them a heads up and have even provided extra ear protection for them or their kids if necessary. Just being polite.
I've also been on the other end of it. Trying to shoot groups or whatever and the guy in the next lane goes boom without warning. I've tried to time shots between his and even asked how long until you're through with the hand cannon? Again, politely and with respect. I know he didn't come just to harass people (me) with his boomer, he wants to shoot just like me and God bless him if he can afford a hand cannon.
I'd never dream of starting crap over it or being so rude & obnoxious to shoot his target and show myself to be an inconsiderate narrow minded punk, I mean, come on...we're better than that aren't we?
I've also been on the other end of it. Trying to shoot groups or whatever and the guy in the next lane goes boom without warning. I've tried to time shots between his and even asked how long until you're through with the hand cannon? Again, politely and with respect. I know he didn't come just to harass people (me) with his boomer, he wants to shoot just like me and God bless him if he can afford a hand cannon.
I'd never dream of starting crap over it or being so rude & obnoxious to shoot his target and show myself to be an inconsiderate narrow minded punk, I mean, come on...we're better than that aren't we?
I have a contender in 44 mag
and I usualy tell the range officer or indor range to put me away from other people.
I do load hot rounds and standing next to it can some times feel like your skin is being pealed off your face.
But I have never been told to go to the end of the line, but I wouldnt feel that bad if I was asked.
Shooting next to some one with a hand cannon can be a little bothersom.
and I usualy tell the range officer or indor range to put me away from other people.
I do load hot rounds and standing next to it can some times feel like your skin is being pealed off your face.
But I have never been told to go to the end of the line, but I wouldnt feel that bad if I was asked.
Shooting next to some one with a hand cannon can be a little bothersom.
While i have never had a complaint about shooting my 44
I did get one for shooting another of muy guns. My Automag III in 30 carbine makes quite the racket. And a nice 3' fireball with miltary ball ammo too. I was shooting on the outdoor pistol range(right next to the outdoor rifle range at my gun club. There were two fellows on the rifle range shooting of all things a 375 H&H rifle and a 458 winchester magnum rifle. They had the rifle range to themselves having sent the 22 caliber shooters scurring off to the plinking range. The Automag III magazine holds 8 rounds. I set up my range stuff and targets then sat down at the bench and let fly the entire magazine rapid fire(the gun has little real recoil so rapid fire is quite fun actually) then reloaded and fired off a second magazine in rapid fasion. I had no sooner emptied the second magazine whebn I had two rather irate fellows wanting to "what the hell kind of cannon" I was fireing. Seems the cussision and muzzle blast of my "little" pistol had go their attention even firing the big brusers of theirs.
After firing a magazine apiece of my "cannon they left slightly impressed for a gun which made so much noise with so little recoil. I still find it quite funny that my 30 carbine pistol got the atention of two fellows firing full blown loads out of magnum african hunting rifles. And while I can honestly say I see no real use for the pistol its a hellva lot of fun to shoot so its still one of my favorite auto's to shoot for pure pleasure. Best $300 I ever spent. I even bought a crosdraw holster and a couple of spare magazines for it. what can I say its worth it.
Jim L
I did get one for shooting another of muy guns. My Automag III in 30 carbine makes quite the racket. And a nice 3' fireball with miltary ball ammo too. I was shooting on the outdoor pistol range(right next to the outdoor rifle range at my gun club. There were two fellows on the rifle range shooting of all things a 375 H&H rifle and a 458 winchester magnum rifle. They had the rifle range to themselves having sent the 22 caliber shooters scurring off to the plinking range. The Automag III magazine holds 8 rounds. I set up my range stuff and targets then sat down at the bench and let fly the entire magazine rapid fire(the gun has little real recoil so rapid fire is quite fun actually) then reloaded and fired off a second magazine in rapid fasion. I had no sooner emptied the second magazine whebn I had two rather irate fellows wanting to "what the hell kind of cannon" I was fireing. Seems the cussision and muzzle blast of my "little" pistol had go their attention even firing the big brusers of theirs.
After firing a magazine apiece of my "cannon they left slightly impressed for a gun which made so much noise with so little recoil. I still find it quite funny that my 30 carbine pistol got the atention of two fellows firing full blown loads out of magnum african hunting rifles. And while I can honestly say I see no real use for the pistol its a hellva lot of fun to shoot so its still one of my favorite auto's to shoot for pure pleasure. Best $300 I ever spent. I even bought a crosdraw holster and a couple of spare magazines for it. what can I say its worth it.
Jim L
44mag@ucnsb.net
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Gentleman,
Let's keep small minded comments and "assumptions" that have nothing to do with the thread out of here if you don't mind. Thanks
.44mag
Let's keep small minded comments and "assumptions" that have nothing to do with the thread out of here if you don't mind. Thanks
.44mag
When shooting for CCW I brought a friend's .50ae.
The lady next to me screamed at me "I can't aim when you are shooting that thing!!" and put her gun down while she was trying to qualify. I should have been a little more considerate and not unloaded two mags in rapid succession.
This was at an outdoor range too, and she was shooting a redhawk .44 mag.
Indoor ranges are notoriously loud, distracting, confined, etc. and this makes it difficult for people to practice, which I say is perfect, because that is what the situation is going to be like if you ever have to shoot inside a house.
BE considerate with the handcannons, but also try to use the nuisance to your advantage.
The lady next to me screamed at me "I can't aim when you are shooting that thing!!" and put her gun down while she was trying to qualify. I should have been a little more considerate and not unloaded two mags in rapid succession.
This was at an outdoor range too, and she was shooting a redhawk .44 mag.
Indoor ranges are notoriously loud, distracting, confined, etc. and this makes it difficult for people to practice, which I say is perfect, because that is what the situation is going to be like if you ever have to shoot inside a house.
BE considerate with the handcannons, but also try to use the nuisance to your advantage.