I curently own 3 revolvers. A GP-100 w 6" barrel, a Taurus 85 ti, and a Colt Detective Special. I really have a craving for a more powerfull revolver for hunting and fun. I Think that a .44mag would be the next logical choice. I am thinking that the Taurus Raging Bull would fit the bill nicely. What are your thoughts on this revolver? I like Taurus revolvers, but would like other suggestions as well. I really like the porting on my Ti so I think that I would like them on my .44 as well. Well I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Juan
I want a .44mag.
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Geoff Timm
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IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) this is a job for the Ruger Super Blackhawk.
Geoff
Who figures everybody needs a single action of two.
Geoff
Who figures everybody needs a single action of two.
neal bloom
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Gotta second Weshoot2 on this. Ruger Super Redhawk.
Juan .. on the Raging Bull you would have a compensator -- not actual porting. I have this on my .454 Bull .. not at all sure it does a whole lot!!
44 mag? I'd definitely go Ruger .... if S/A acceptable then Super Blackhawk would be a great buy ... otherwise ... go to SRH .. either will give great service and are robust. I have red dots on these.
For smooth tho .... a M629 would be real nice but will probably have your price tag up quite a bit.
44 mag? I'd definitely go Ruger .... if S/A acceptable then Super Blackhawk would be a great buy ... otherwise ... go to SRH .. either will give great service and are robust. I have red dots on these.
For smooth tho .... a M629 would be real nice but will probably have your price tag up quite a bit.
Go with a Ruger. I can tell you from experience as an occasional guide in Mt. you are not going to find a tougher gun. I have a S&W .44 mountain gun which has a good action and with the right load a good defensive gun. A 8 3/8 nickel plated, pinned & recessed S&W .44mag. Had 2 Ruger redhawk's 7 1/2. Had A Ruger Super redhawk 9 1/2. Had 2 7 1/2 Vaquero's .44mag & 2 5 1/2 Vaguero's in 44mag. I still have a 7 1/2 Ruger super Blackhawk Hunter in
.44 mag. One thing I have learned is that adjustable sights when dropped
break. One other thing I can tell you, when hunting dangerous game or in
country where dangerous game exists a single action is a better choice. Let
me explain. Garry Hansen is a full time government hunter for the Dept. of
Agriculture in Colorado. One time when chasing a lion getting a shot here and
there, he just ejected the spent rounds and replaced them as needed when
still moving, keeping the gun loaded at all times. Had that been a double
action he would have a problems without stopping. Also, with the cylinder
open, the gun is rendered temporarly inoporative with the risk of dumping the
good rounds on the ground.
I mention that story because even though I have had encounters with grizzly and mountain lion I have never had to drop the hammer. All I go in the
woods now with are Ruger Vaquero's in .45Colt with 300 grain Hardcasts and
25grains of H110. My hunting gun is 7 1/2. When guiding or carrying secondary it's a 5 1/2 Bisley Vaquero. When hiking it's a Birdshead Vaquero.
As much as I love my .44's, one thing I have learned is that the .45Colt
equals the .44mag in performance with less noise & recoil.
.44 mag. One thing I have learned is that adjustable sights when dropped
break. One other thing I can tell you, when hunting dangerous game or in
country where dangerous game exists a single action is a better choice. Let
me explain. Garry Hansen is a full time government hunter for the Dept. of
Agriculture in Colorado. One time when chasing a lion getting a shot here and
there, he just ejected the spent rounds and replaced them as needed when
still moving, keeping the gun loaded at all times. Had that been a double
action he would have a problems without stopping. Also, with the cylinder
open, the gun is rendered temporarly inoporative with the risk of dumping the
good rounds on the ground.
I mention that story because even though I have had encounters with grizzly and mountain lion I have never had to drop the hammer. All I go in the
woods now with are Ruger Vaquero's in .45Colt with 300 grain Hardcasts and
25grains of H110. My hunting gun is 7 1/2. When guiding or carrying secondary it's a 5 1/2 Bisley Vaquero. When hiking it's a Birdshead Vaquero.
As much as I love my .44's, one thing I have learned is that the .45Colt
equals the .44mag in performance with less noise & recoil.
Smiths and Colts are very nice-can't really go wrong with either. The Raging Bull is a fine, stout revolver (Taurus gives you a lot of gun for the money). However, I happen to think that the Ruger Redhawk is one of the all-time great revolvers. It is strong, well proportioned, and, IMHO, quite possibly the best looking DA revolver ever produced.