Which .44 magnum revolver

As I said, I have 4" Redhawk and so I really like Skidder's 5.5 Redhawk, but by Neptune's trident, I have to say Niner4Tango's S&W looks phenomenal!!
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I found a Redhawk I couldn't resist...

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but I sure wouldn't mind a nice pre lock Model 29 to go with it.
 
Over at Thefirearmforum in the handgun section gpbalou has a 15-2 he talking about selling and bought it new in 1977 I think. Don't know much about what it is but a PM might get some one a deal. I have enought 357DW's now or I would ask him.

gangdog56 , A 15 series dw with a small grip LJ grip and one of EWKarms 3' barrel and shrouds looks just right. Nice pistol pack
 
My 2 cents

I agree with most here, it comes down to your own prefrence, of look and feel. For me I don't yet have a 44. I do have a Smith and Wesson 6" 357mag and I love that revolver. Good Luck, happy hunting.

Jay
 
Super Redhawk...

If you want a high quality DA(double action) .44magnum, I'd opt for the Ruger Super RedHawk models. S&W is good & offers many variants of the big .44magnum but they also have the stupid "lawyer locks" :mad:
These security locks are unpopular with many shooters & in the .44magnum line have documented problems.
Author & sworn LE officer; Massad Ayoob wrote a 2000s era gun magazine article about how a police detective who packed a snub model 629 .44magnum(pre-lock) bought a new Sc model S&W .44magnum(with a security lock) and it had major problems on the firing range.

The Ruger AK snub in .44magnum is popular. It's stainless steel, robust and has adj sights. Crimsontrace puts out a cool lasergrip for it too; www.crimsontrace.com www.natchezss.com www.midwayusa.com .
Gemini Customs; www.geminicustoms.com , does great custom work on the powerful .44magnum line too. Barrel porting, action hones, shorter barrels, grips, DA only converting, etc.
 
I really like the looks of the redhawks and smith but I'll play the oddball and say taurus makes a 4" 44mag model 44


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For the OP: For a good soft shooting load that is quite manageable, use the Keith target load: 250 grain LSWC on 8.5 of Unique, any case, any primer. Very accurate.

As for guns, yes--there's lots of good advice in the replies above.

But if you just want the best, cleanest and most portable big bore out there, this one is just drop dead purty:

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I like purty. :D
 
Personally own and shoot 44 mags from 3in to 8 3/8 in. They all have their use, which can be significantly enhanced by handloading. House gun is 4 in Mt Gun loaded with 180 jhp's going 1250 fps. These loads don't stress out the revolver, and can shoot them for longer practice sessions than hunting loads. 44 mag does quite well with lighter bullets and faster bulkier powder.

There are much heavier loads available in case i ever take one of the larger ones hunting.

Obviously no one wants them light barreled 4 in N frame S&W's, since S&W can't sell any:rolleyes:

Ps, like the S&W N-frame with underlug 3 in barrel, if wanting a shorter barrel.
 
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Super red hawk

I own a super red hawk w/7.5 in barrel. I will say this I do enjoy shooting it how ever it does pack a woplop I couldn't imagine it with a 4" barrel , ammo is outrageously expensive too. I can only afford to shoot it when I reload my own shells they were 15-20$ a box now 35-40$ a box and I don't see it coming down anytime soon and good luck finding them on the shelf. If your going to carry for protection and you want to get good with it at the range it's gonna cost ya. Just a warning my red hawk cracks VERY loud where ear protection and make sure you don't stand beside anything upright like walls, posts, and especially solid objects like rocks. I shot mine hunting one time there was a bolder adjacent to me about 10' thought I blew my ear drum out. It's fun to shoot but out of all my fire arms I Handel my .44 mag with the most respect it's not a plinker. IMO I actually just bought a 9mm, ammo is so much cheaper I don't feel near as bad throwing lead down range before the gun craze you could get 100 rounds for 20$. Good luck on whatever you buy!
 
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Here's my 4 5/8" Super Blackhawk and just for giggles I thought I would show off my S&W PC 629-4 Master Hunter.
 
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Hard to beat a Colt Anaconda. I'd have one if they chambered it in 41 mag.

I prefer a 5.5-6" revolver for range use and a 4" revolver for woods carry.

I can understand the appeal of the Ruger Alaskan, but it certainly is not a good choice for a first 44 mag. Maybe 3rd or 4th.....
 
Some very nice looking .44's. Here is mine, it solves the short sight radius issue for me and it is much easier for me to shoot accurately in this format. My eyesight isnt what it used to be and the one aiming point helps immensely. Lead hand loads only from 240 gr. SWC at 900 fps to 320 gr. WLNGC at 1200 fps. Its my backup for bowhunting and plan on taking her on a hog hunt soon.
 

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Upside down

Crw34, your .44 is upside down, that must be hard to handle. I thought it was me and rotated my iPad 180deg, but then your darn .44 flipped upside down again. It's obviously an unwieldy handgun.
 
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