Obturation
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i added 41 magnum to the choices, it's more popular than I expected.
Also, I should have grouped 44 special with 44 mag as I did with the 45/454.
Also, I should have grouped 44 special with 44 mag as I did with the 45/454.
I've considered getting a 480 ruger for years as the heavier bullets and larger diameter are very effective . my hang up has been components, they're not very common and what you can find is what you'll get.
Well they don't worry about 44spc because most who shoot 44spc do so out of a 44mag revolver.The results of the poll so far
bear out why gun makers
don't bust their petunias
producing lots of revolvers
in such calibers as .41
Magnum or .44 Special.
Love my 41mag, but left my vote for 44mag.i added 41 magnum to the choices, it's more popular than I expected.
Also, I should have grouped 44 special with 44 mag as I did with the 45/454.
Well they don't worry about 44spc because most who shoot 44spc do so out of a 44mag revolver.
IDK... Seems like most who shoot, carry, and like 44mag practice primarily with 44spc. I reckon on average they fire more 44spc through their revolvers than 44mag but I might be wrong...Yes, but a ton of shooters are always
asking about the .44 Special much
like the .41ers. They are very, very
vocal.
But if you think I'm referring to a lot
of gents, I'm not. A ton is 2,000
pounds, so given an average weight
of 200 pounds, I'm only talking about
10 gents. Allowing for some lighter
folks, maybe make that 15.
That’s kinda the point. Think about the .44 Special/.44 Mag as the same as the .38/.357 relationship. Mostly shot with Specials or light magnums with the ability to kick it into fifth gear.IDK... Seems like most who shoot, carry, and like 44mag practice primarily with 44spc. I reckon on average they fire more 44spc through their revolvers than 44mag but I might be wrong...
And one could also speculate that most shooting 38 Special do it with a gun chambered as .357 Magnum. We don't actually know and couldn't.Well they don't worry about 44spc because most who shoot 44spc do so out of a 44mag revolver.
I shoot 45 Colt in both SA revolvers and a Marlin rifle and have never had any issues with rims except some being too large for my shell holder while reloading. I segregate head stamps, since that appears to be the connection.Thanks for pointing that out. I will put the .45 on my "do not buy" list. I only want a revolver with real revolver cartridges that have a proper rim. I may have to go in the 44 camp on this, but have not voted yet. Hard to do since the biggest handgun I have shot is a 38, I just got my .357 and have not gotten to the range with it yet. But I saw the pressure for .357 is 35,000 psi and for a .44 is only 36,000 psi, so I wonder do I need anything bigger than my .357. Not going after big game or fending off bears, wild hogs, or pumas, so....
Yes, I know it's the point which is why I was trying to convey to UncleEd that's why most manufacturers and gun owners aren't asking for 44 special only revolvers.That’s kinda the point. Think about the .44 Special/.44 Mag as the same as the .38/.357 relationship. Mostly shot with Specials or light magnums with the ability to kick it into fifth gear.
I was backing you up not disagreeing!Yes, I know it's the point which is why I was trying to convey to UncleEd that's why most manufacturers and gun owners aren't asking for 44 special only revolvers.
Also, IMHO if the poll had "44 magnum" listed as "44 magnum / 44 special" option instead of 44mag by itself, it would be leading in votes. Not sure why it wasn't.
I did not think you were disagreeing. I was agreeing with you too.I was backing you up not disagreeing!
And one could also speculate that most shooting 38 Special do it with a gun chambered as .357 Magnum. We don't actually know and couldn't.
Obturation,i added 41 magnum to the choices, it's more popular than I expected.
Also, I should have grouped 44 special with 44 mag as I did with the 45/454.
My favorite for years was the 44 magnum. I've had my grandpa's Super Blackhawk for close to 20 years now, and it's very sentimental to me, and a model 29.
But.... I've been looking at a 460 s&w for the last few years, and finally got one this year. It's my new favorite. I love the versatility. 45 long colts are a dream to shoot out of it, and the range of the full strength 460 is just amazing to me. Also I can't tell a lot of difference between 44 mag out of my 4" model 29 and my 8 3/8" 460.