Yet another unquenchable desire
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None are on my list ... I have 'em ... and use them
... and really like them.Why? Because I am a firm believer in big holes and heavy bullets at slower velocities. My favorite is .45 Colt, with .44Special taking the backseat. I don't have to go any bigger than .45, nor smaller. It does all that I ever will need doing around here. Might say the perfect cartridge for me. From light 900fps 250g RNFP target/plinking loads to Cape Buffalo loads. And of course from a nostalgia standpoint it has been around for a long long time doing its thing. Hardly ever touch my peanut .357 revolvers anymore. Either shooting .45 Colt or .44Special. .44Mag and .357 are the 'occasional' cartridges now when I shoot. I do get the .357 out when my wife wants to go with me. Of course the .357s are loaded down to around 1000fps for easy shooting. And of course ... Single Actions is the preferred platform across the board. Can't wait to get out tomorrow and put a few more .45 Colt down range!
Go for it you won't be disappointed! Big bore (>= .4x) is fun.... and useful.
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Deaf Smith
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Dang it WC....
I'd love to have one of those Austin Behlert custom S&W 25-2 .45acps!
Might even make me go retro and start packing a wheelgun!
Deaf
I'd love to have one of those Austin Behlert custom S&W 25-2 .45acps!
Might even make me go retro and start packing a wheelgun!
Deaf
Pathfinder45
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WHY?
THE WAY I SEE IT: If you don't already have a large-bore revolver, before you go out and buy your first one, you should think hard about what you want it for. If you can afford more than one, your first one should be the one that best fulfills the criteria of being the only one you can have, the one you would use a lot. Like those guys here that have a collection that they actually use: Make them throw away all their handguns forever but one; which one would they keep. Everyone has their own reasons for having one. Mine is primarily for backwoods wilderness hiking, camping, fishing,etc., deep in bear country. I want a balance of plenty of power, controllable recoil, as mild muzzle blast as can be reasonably attainable in case I ever have to use it without hearing protection. My choice is Ruger's original Vaquero in 45 Colt. And yes, it's the only one I have. A good second choice in calibers for me is 44 Magnum; since I reload I can make either one do what I want. Both cartridges can do the same job but the 45 Colt will do it at less pressure/muzzle blast. For me, 255 grain bullets between 850 and 1200 fps is all I want. The fixed sights never change. Works for me.
THE WAY I SEE IT: If you don't already have a large-bore revolver, before you go out and buy your first one, you should think hard about what you want it for. If you can afford more than one, your first one should be the one that best fulfills the criteria of being the only one you can have, the one you would use a lot. Like those guys here that have a collection that they actually use: Make them throw away all their handguns forever but one; which one would they keep. Everyone has their own reasons for having one. Mine is primarily for backwoods wilderness hiking, camping, fishing,etc., deep in bear country. I want a balance of plenty of power, controllable recoil, as mild muzzle blast as can be reasonably attainable in case I ever have to use it without hearing protection. My choice is Ruger's original Vaquero in 45 Colt. And yes, it's the only one I have. A good second choice in calibers for me is 44 Magnum; since I reload I can make either one do what I want. Both cartridges can do the same job but the 45 Colt will do it at less pressure/muzzle blast. For me, 255 grain bullets between 850 and 1200 fps is all I want. The fixed sights never change. Works for me.
FloridaGuy
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I love the big bore revolvers and own several. I currently own the following and will continue to add to the collection.
S&W Governor .45acp, .45 Colt and .410
S&W Model 629 in .44 Magnum
S&W Model 26 in .45 Colt
Ruger New Model Blackhawk Bisley in .44 Special
Looking at picking up a S&W Model 625 JM in .45acp.
S&W Governor .45acp, .45 Colt and .410
S&W Model 629 in .44 Magnum
S&W Model 26 in .45 Colt
Ruger New Model Blackhawk Bisley in .44 Special
Looking at picking up a S&W Model 625 JM in .45acp.
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Cheapshooter
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My simple desires aren't as refined as others with their longing for high dollar custom shop specials. I have a Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 Magnum, and a Cimarron in 45 Colt, so put me down on the Çharter Arms Bulldog list!
#2 on my short list behind a Taurus 992.
#2 on my short list behind a Taurus 992.
Well, you know how it is... Little britches wasn't big enough compared to his big brother, so he had to come with a number that was a bit bigger and sounded 'cooler' than the little .429 that couldn't
. So .44 it is and tagged 'magnum' to boot .... even though we all know he is just the 45's little brother. Ha!My big bore interest of late has been .44 special. I'm not sure why exactly, as I have a couple single actions in .45 Colt and am set up to reload for same.
Seems like it would make more sense to lust after a double action in the aforementioned .45, but something about the mystique has drawn my curiosity.
Seems like it would make more sense to lust after a double action in the aforementioned .45, but something about the mystique has drawn my curiosity.
Model12Win
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First off, I have no idea of your level of shooting skill or competence, or your ability to handle recoil and still be an accurate and effective shooter.
However, I think it would be a better idea to stick with the lighter power big-bore revolver cartridges if you aren't used to heavy recoiling guns. I think the .45 Long Colt, or .44 special would be right up your ally. Perhaps some kind of .44 magnum would be the nicest. You can train with .44 specials and work your way up to .44 magnums when you can still put the rounds where they need to go. There are many makes and models of .44 magnum revolvers that aren't too heavy to carry on the hip comfortably and can make good defensive guns with .44 specials for 2 legged threats, and .44 magnum for bigger sized 4 legged threats. They are just such versatile guns! Also .44 magnum and .44 special ammo is going to be easier to find and much cheaper than larger magnum revolver calibers.
Please do not be offended by me not telling you to run out and get some .500 S&W hand cannon or something. The simple fact is, while these type of guns can be fun to mess around with, they generate so much recoil that the vast majority of shooters cannot hit with them very well and may develop a nasty flinch in short order, a flinch that will carry over to some extent to EVERY firearm (especially handguns) that the people might also shoot.
You can still get a big, powerful and impressive gun with a .44 magnum but you won't be punishing yourself and degrading marksmanship skills like you might be with the larger calibers that really have no useful purpose in the lower 48 states and Hawaii anyway.
Unlike the yahoos at the local range getting off on pounding their wrists and shattering eardrums from five lanes away with there six pound super magnum howitzers, YOUR gun will actually become a useful and valuable part of your arsenal!
However, I think it would be a better idea to stick with the lighter power big-bore revolver cartridges if you aren't used to heavy recoiling guns. I think the .45 Long Colt, or .44 special would be right up your ally. Perhaps some kind of .44 magnum would be the nicest. You can train with .44 specials and work your way up to .44 magnums when you can still put the rounds where they need to go. There are many makes and models of .44 magnum revolvers that aren't too heavy to carry on the hip comfortably and can make good defensive guns with .44 specials for 2 legged threats, and .44 magnum for bigger sized 4 legged threats. They are just such versatile guns! Also .44 magnum and .44 special ammo is going to be easier to find and much cheaper than larger magnum revolver calibers.
Please do not be offended by me not telling you to run out and get some .500 S&W hand cannon or something. The simple fact is, while these type of guns can be fun to mess around with, they generate so much recoil that the vast majority of shooters cannot hit with them very well and may develop a nasty flinch in short order, a flinch that will carry over to some extent to EVERY firearm (especially handguns) that the people might also shoot.
You can still get a big, powerful and impressive gun with a .44 magnum but you won't be punishing yourself and degrading marksmanship skills like you might be with the larger calibers that really have no useful purpose in the lower 48 states and Hawaii anyway.
Unlike the yahoos at the local range getting off on pounding their wrists and shattering eardrums from five lanes away with there six pound super magnum howitzers, YOUR gun will actually become a useful and valuable part of your arsenal!
Everybody should buy and shoot whatever calibers they want -heavy or not - and like I said before the heaviest I have is several .44 mag...( in 3" to 8 3/8")....and all I ever use them for these days is some target practice / and once in a while, I'll even run a tactical drill - like draw and double taps - with a 3" or 4" model; 29 or 629 S&W ...
They're all fun to shoot once in a while ...but I don't shoot them every week / or even every month frankly ( while I shoot a variety of my .357 Mag revolvers every week ! )...
In my view, you don't need to have a specific purpose to owning one...( I don't need any of the .44 mag's I have )...but I'm not giving any of them up either
They're all fun to shoot once in a while ...but I don't shoot them every week / or even every month frankly ( while I shoot a variety of my .357 Mag revolvers every week ! )...
In my view, you don't need to have a specific purpose to owning one...( I don't need any of the .44 mag's I have )...but I'm not giving any of them up either
FloridaGuy
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Ozzieman - When I first got it I was going to change out the grips but after shooting it with them I love them.