How many carry a 44 daily?

I have two, 5-shot 44s: a Ruger GP100 and a Charter Arms Bulldog.

I used to have a 3" S&W Model 24 but the trigger reach on an N frame is not right for me.

My handload: 200 gn copper-plated flat nose at ~825 fps. I will rely on penetration.

OWB Holster: Mernickle PS06-DA

Carried a Bulldog for a while!

I keep a Bulldog in my truck. Especially comfortable when traveling. I also have the GP100 3" in 44 Special. I have an S&W 69 which is a 5 shot 44 mag, but makes a good 44 special. I'm wanting to pick up a S/A which I'm hoping will be a 3-3/4" Ruger 44 Super. With the muzzle flip will predominately use it for 44 Special. Those models a tough to find, when they don't want an arm AND a leg. Not sure I need all of those at my age so probably won't get the Super. At my age how many do I need. I mostly EDC a 9mm. I think the bigger round is more of a wood round.

When I carry, it's a 3" Taurus Model 431 five-shot .44 Special.

I used to carry, alternately, an original Charter Arms Bulldog & a Taurus Titanium 445 (both .44 Special) . I still have both.

Ale-8(1) said:

When I carry, it's a 3" Taurus Model 431 five-shot .44 Special.

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One of my favorites. I wish Taurus would bring those back.

I carry a 3 inch smith and wesson 44 magnum for concealed carry daily.

Bulldog

I have carried .44s , and wouldn't object to doing so again , other than having nice .45 Colts to fill the niche .

I've always been intrigued by Bulldogs , but didn't find one with acceptable price/ condition . Or run accross a 431 during their span of production .

Seperate topic , but in recent years , I only purchase C&R eligible handguns , otherwise would have acquired a Tracker .

When I carry in town, it is a .44 Special Bulldog. But not daily. Work doesn't allow on premises of course,

I love my Smith 69 2.75" 44 Mag. I run 185-210 grain bullets at 900 fps and it is a great shooting, carrying revolver.

Had pair of .44 WCF'S on most of today

Smith Body Guard here. ps

powder smoke said:

Smith Body Guard here. ps

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You commented in the wrong thread.

I am a fan of carrying a revolver. when you pull the trigger, they go off. not always the case with a semiauto. anyway, in response to the original question, I have several SAA's in 45 colt that I carry. sometime back I acquired a Ruger super BH in the 3 3/4" barrel model. I figured I would carry it instead of my Colt sheriff. since then, I have gone a different direction. I am using a .357 Colt DA. mainly because of ammo availability. I have lots of 38 and 357 but hardly any of the 44. so I haven't shot the Ruger and have decided that I will sell it and just use the 45 or 357.
I am satisfied with the ballistics of the 45. not as much punch as the 44 but sufficient

I carried this Ruger Blackhawk .44 Special (an ex-.357 Magnum) for awhile



but now have stepped up to a .45 Colt. Notice I'm really dressed up here:



Bob Wright
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in that second picture, that is a nice looking holster. who is the maker?

Getduck said:

in that second picture, that is a nice looking holster. who is the maker?

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If Bob Wright is who I think he is, I'm betting he made that holster.

Used to carry a 4 5/8" SBH when there was known to be a cougar stalking our area and when I was scouting elk in Montana & Colorado. It's still loaded Nosler 210 HP waiting to be used but I'm not physically able to shoot it except under dire circumstances.