.44 Special searching
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I believe that Colt and others making Single-Action Army type guns occasionally offer the .44. Some enthusiasts build them from old .357 Ruger Blackhawks on the frame used before all SA Ruger centerfires went to the .44 Magnum-sized frame.
I wouldn't buy a Rossi or Charter Arms .44, and am very dubious about a Taurus. Quality/durability issues.
You are probably aware that Smith is going to make a limited run of the M21 again, for Thunder Ranch. But you don't want a Smith...
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I wouldn't buy a Rossi or Charter Arms .44, and am very dubious about a Taurus. Quality/durability issues.
You are probably aware that Smith is going to make a limited run of the M21 again, for Thunder Ranch. But you don't want a Smith...
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BluesBear
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I have one of the few unported 2" Taurus 445 .44 Special revolvers. It's blued steel.
I haven't shot it a lot. So far I have only put 1015 rounds of factory ammo through it.
If I showed it to you and told you it had only been shot 25 times you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
The fit is good. The finish flawless. Less tool marks inside than my S&W 29-3 and my S&W 544. (both LSI vintage) It's as tight as most of my n-frames. The trigger pull is exceptional. It's more accurate than I can hold. It shoot damn near anything right where youpoint it.
I guess you could say I like it. But then I'm not as easy to please as some folk.
targetshootr
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Why not a Smith? I have a variety of 44 spls and the Smith N frames are among my favorites.
This is actually for a co-worker. He wants one chambered in 44 special not a 44 mag capable of 44 special chambering. This will be a working (Jeep/truck, woods gun) so he's not going to spend a great deal of $ on one. Hence - no Smith or custom job. Also doesn't want anything shorter than 4" of bbl. We cannot even find any non-current modles that are to his likeing. I appreciate the responses. We'll keep looking. 
Marshall
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I wonder what the logic is in not being open to a 44mag the same size which can shoot 44 specials?
BluesBear
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Does it have to be a 4"?
How about a Taurus M441 3", SS, adj.sights, 5shot, .44spl?
One of our members has one for sale.
How about a Taurus M441 3", SS, adj.sights, 5shot, .44spl?
One of our members has one for sale.
BluesBear
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Neither Rob, Just trying to help a friend.
Marshall
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Majic,
I understand, I have a 696 .44sp. However, if I couldn't find one I would be open to a 3-4" Model 29 or 629. Actually, I should have bought one instead. But, live and learn.
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Its not a 44spl but taurus does make several 5 shot revolvers in 45acp. I'm seriously considering one but can't seem to justify to the wife or myself why it would be better than another 1911 or even the 1911 I currently have.
If your friend is looking for something this size, you may wish to ask him why a 1911 in 45acp wouldn't do the trick. I've tried to justify a revolver with that range of power and caliber but can't.
If your friend is looking for something this size, you may wish to ask him why a 1911 in 45acp wouldn't do the trick. I've tried to justify a revolver with that range of power and caliber but can't.
Ok, I guess some get it and some don't. In 2 posts I stated pretty clearly what I wanted. I don't want a .44 mag, I don't want a snubbie, I don't want a S&W and I don't want a 45ACP in a 1911 or otherwise! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
SouthpawShootr
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You'll have to look on the used market. The now-discontinued Taurus 431/441 was chambered in .44 special, could be had in stainless or blue, and either a 3 inch or 4 inch tube. I scowered gunshows for about 6 months and stumbled upon an unfired stainless 3 inch (exactly what I was looking for) for $300. Haven't shot it yet, but I hope to soon. As for the Rossi, they did (and may still, I'll have to check) offer a .44 special in a similar configuration to the 441 - it kind of looks like a S&W 686. The Taurus and Rossi both sported 5 shot cylinders.
Marshall
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Sorry BlkHawk73, I must have been mistaken, I was under the impression this was for your buddy, not you. That's why we have asked some questions and suggested some other thoughts on the matter. That, and seeing as how you, I mean he, can't find a .44sp, thought some other options might be worthwhile offering.
Good luck finding what you, Im mean he, wants.
BluesBear
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Sadly the 2004 Rossi catalogue shows no revolvers in .44 Special either.
edwardyoung
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Is he interested in double actions only? There are some single actions that would fit the bill.
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=18846163
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=18846163
BluesBear
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There just ain't a whole lot of 4" .44 Special revolvers out there at decent prices. A 4" S&W 624 or 24 won't be cheap.
If all your buddy wants it for is a truck gun he might have to settle for a 3".
Taurus made a 4" for a while but it wasn't very popular.
Charter Arms made their 4" Police Bulldog in .44 Special in the 1980s,
It seems that people who want a 4" gun want it in .44 Magnum. ANd people who want a .44 special want short barrels for CCW.
.44 Special is one of those calibers that everybody says is great but yet they don't sell enough for the manufacturers to keep making them.
And until you can get cheap ammo for them Joe Average isn't going to start buying them.
I have never understood why you can get cheap UMC or White Box in .44 Magnum but not in .44 Special. CCI makes a Blazer .44 Special but it costs MORE than Blazer .44 Magnum!
I have been buying Winchester Cowboy loads for my 2" Taurus because it's the cheapest .44 Special ammo I can find.
I keep thinking that someday this .44 Special concept just might catch on.
If all your buddy wants it for is a truck gun he might have to settle for a 3".
Taurus made a 4" for a while but it wasn't very popular.
Charter Arms made their 4" Police Bulldog in .44 Special in the 1980s,
It seems that people who want a 4" gun want it in .44 Magnum. ANd people who want a .44 special want short barrels for CCW.
.44 Special is one of those calibers that everybody says is great but yet they don't sell enough for the manufacturers to keep making them.
And until you can get cheap ammo for them Joe Average isn't going to start buying them.
I have never understood why you can get cheap UMC or White Box in .44 Magnum but not in .44 Special. CCI makes a Blazer .44 Special but it costs MORE than Blazer .44 Magnum!
I have been buying Winchester Cowboy loads for my 2" Taurus because it's the cheapest .44 Special ammo I can find.
I keep thinking that someday this .44 Special concept just might catch on.
WonderNine
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Last gunshow I was at I saw a really beautiful blued older S&W w/4" barrel in .44 Special. Wish I knew what it was. It was like new condition.
SouthpawShootr
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Tapered barrel? N-frame? That was a model 24. I don't see them that often anymore. Production ceased in '84
Of course, it could have been one of the old .44 Hand Ejector models in which case it would be very expensive as well as collectible.
Of course, it could have been one of the old .44 Hand Ejector models in which case it would be very expensive as well as collectible.
The M24-3 maybe found in 4 inch, but not very often. They would probably be in the $500 range. The M24 thru the M24-2 (or known as the Model of 1950) would be even harder to find in a 4 inch and expect to pay in the $1000 range for one.
There just aren't that many 4 inch .44sp revolvers on the market from any maker and just as Blues noted, the price of the ammo makes absolutely no sense considering how many people shoot .44sp in their .44mag revolvers.
There just aren't that many 4 inch .44sp revolvers on the market from any maker and just as Blues noted, the price of the ammo makes absolutely no sense considering how many people shoot .44sp in their .44mag revolvers.
rossi model 720
the model 720 rossi is what you want 3 inch .44 spl stainless stell rubber grips adjustable sights....i have fired hundreds and hundreds of heavy .44 spls loads thru mine with no problems. now my youngest son has adopted it. he's 12 yrs old so i make some pussycat loads for him now but she still shoots like a charm.
the model 720 rossi is what you want 3 inch .44 spl stainless stell rubber grips adjustable sights....i have fired hundreds and hundreds of heavy .44 spls loads thru mine with no problems. now my youngest son has adopted it. he's 12 yrs old so i make some pussycat loads for him now but she still shoots like a charm.
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