Why all the fuss about big bore handguns

[Troutman]

<<By they way if you have a handgun in .600 Nitro Express for sale, I am interested. Let me know.>>

Yes….for about $21.000.00 (excluding export, tax, and FFL fees)


It’s a Bargain. Their going real quick. Purchase two (2) and get FREE shipping!
Wondering myself, figuring out finances here, for buying one. I’m kinda short of change though, buying ammo for it. Have to see if Wal-Mart is slashing their prices (deals) on 600 Nitro. Express.

Technical data:


Calibre: .600 Nitro Express or .458 Win Mag.
Muzzle velocity: 462 m/s,Full metal jacket 900 grain
Muzzle energy: 6.230 joule
Weight: 13.23 lbs
Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel length: 13 inch
Overall length: 21.65 inch





Features: browned special steel. As every revolver is an individual product we can satisfy every customer wish.

 

[Archie]

I don't make fun of them...

But I wonder why?

I'm pretty much a 'goal oriented' shooter. I shoot NRA 2700, such International stuff as I can, carry for self-defense and will hunt when I get somewhere I can hunt.

I just flat don't have any purpose in owning a TC Contender in .600 Nitro Express. Or even .45-70.

I wouldn't mind a rifle in .45-70, or possibly .600 NE on the off chance I get to go to Africa and dispatch a Cape Buffalo.

But having one in a pistol just doesn't do anything for me.

However, I am delighted for you to plink away with one, if that's your idea of a cheerful afternoon. I think it well within your Second Amendment rights as well.

 

[lvcat2004]

I sort of understand both side of the position here....

I myself have a 454 Casull and occasionally take it to the range...ammos are quite expensive and I hate having to clean up ring marks that 45 Colt makes in the cylinder. No doubt that it's fun to shoot, but having been in an indoor range when one of those idiots were shooting 200 rounds of 44 Mag next to my lane, I see how many people can get very annoyed by these big pistol shooters when they don't have a courtesy as you do.

I feel that other reason for hate from certain shooters is that many shooters are goal oriented, and they have a tendency to ridicule some shooters that shoot for the hell/fun of it. I plan to use my 454 Casull for hog hunting, and the reason for my purchase is that CA Dep. of Wildlife specifically recommends pistol calibers bigger than 44 Mag. for wild pigs that weigh over 90lbs. So I have a purpose for having one, but it sounds like you take all of your big guns and go through quite a number of rounds at the range, and perhaps some shooters take that as sort of showing off the "big guns" without a good purpose, which some take as a subject of ridicule.

But you know what...is sounds like you are quite a gentleman in that you choose when/where to shoot, and notify people around you of the upcoming big booms....I say keep doing what you like and don't listen to what some haters have to say, and be an exemplary big gun shooter and let the world know that we can shoot big guns even if we don't have any inadequacies....

 

[stevereno1]

Man, They're ALL fun! I love a a 22, a .38, a 9mm, a .357, a .45acp, a .44spl, a .44 mag, and on up! I have never shot anything bigger than a .44 mag in a handgun, but My boss has a 454 casull that he's gonna let me touch off. What fun!

 

[Jeff F]

Biggest thing I've shot is a .454. I enjoy shooting .45 colt, .44 and .41 magnums, .357 magnum is my favorite. I don't care to shoot the really big boomer's. Shooting is supposed to be enjoyable and fun and the .454 was not much fun for me. To each their own.

 

[williamthedog]

i dont hunt and i certainly dont need it for protection ...but i love my raging bull 454.
i only shoot it at my clubs private outdoor range.
i make darn sure everybody has plugs in before i touch one off.
yes it is a thousand dollar gun that i dont need.
so?
happy shootin everybody!

 

[williamthedog]

common courtesy goes a long ways huh fellas?

 

[22-rimfire]

What's the big deal about these guns and why do you think so many people have a low opinion of the guns and the people that shoot them. I generally see these low opinions and derogatory comments on different blogs, gunboards and sometimes some of the popular gun magazines as well.

The big bores aren't for everyone. I don't think anything above 357 mag are comfortable to shoot. 357's get to me after a while too. I shoot 41 mags a fair amount, but they do have recoil. My next big bore is going to be a BFR in 480 Ruger/475 Linebaugh. I won't shoot it much, but it will be fun when I do at least for the first 20 rounds. It will be a hunting firearm and I will have to develop a fair amount of competence with it. I'll probaby install a scope too.

I'd already have the BFR, except for the dang 22 rifles that I have been buying of late. 22's are my first love.

 

[stubbicatt]

never mind..l

 

[BigGunsMoreFun]

Thanks. All of your comments were appreciated.

Thank all of you for your comments and constructive criticisms. I appreciate them all.

As you may have noticed, my username has changed. The THR staff said they received a few complaints about my username so they kindly asked me to change it. I have done so. It was no big deal to me. So from now on my username is "BigGunsMoreFun" because that is what I believe in.

I shoot guns for fun and self-defense if necessary. Once in awhile I'll do some competition shooting but mostly I shoot for the purpose of enjoying it. The bigger the gun, the more I enjoy it. As for self defense and competition, I use a .45 auto and a .45LC wheelgun for competition.

Troutman, that's a darn nice gun you have there. It's a little more than I want to spend on one though.

22-rimfire, I think you will like the Magnum Research BFR. I don't know what caliber you are planning on but I can tell you that in the .500 Magnum, it is a much better gun for the money than the Smith & Wesson is. Not to cut Smith & Wesson down. I own several of their guns and they are fine shooting irons. They just did a poor job on the big boomer and have some bugs to work out.

You'll find that the BFR is nice and heavy. Very sturdy. The recoil even on the big calibers is not near what you think it would be. If you buy a big boomer, do like I do and try to be a nice guy about it when you shoot it. Always respect your fellow shooters and most will respect you.

There is always one or two in the crowd that is a loud mouth and you can't please them no matter how nice you are. It's best just to ignore them or go get the Range Officer or Range Master if they keep nagging at you.

For the most part I have not had any problems shooting my big boomers. Some ranges require that you shoot them on the rifle range. Some ranges don't allow anything on the rifle range with less than a 16" barrel.

Every range I have been to has different rules. Most are for the safety and comfort of all shooters that use the range. Some are just stupid ass rules made up by a few old cronies that have been on the governing board that make no sense at all. (Example: One range I go to does not allow stick on targets even though you are using your own cardboard that you brought with you and will take home or put in the trash when you leave.) Now that is a dumbass rule that makes no sense.

Still, as I said before, I am a gentleman to everyone that treats me decent so I follow all the rules, stupid or not.

It looks like from the prices of the .600 and .700 Nitro Express, I won't be shooting one for a while but someday I will have one of those bad boys and you'll probably hear me shooting out in Texas when I'm on the range in South Florida.

Happy shooting to all. Be safe.

Joe