Chuckfish
Single-Sixer
I'm considering a 44 spec. with the 4.62 barrel for farm carry. I reload so ammo is no problem. Any input pro or con is welcome.
Blackhawk 44 Special For Farm Carry
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Jim Puke
Hunter
I think that is an excellent choice. I love the 44 spec and the little guns that you can get it in. Being a reloader, you can make it do whatever you want and won't break the bank trying to feed it. I like the 45colt a lot, but my passion is the 44's...and the SPECIAL is at the top of the list.
GA Cracker
Blackhawk
Everybody has their favorites but I think you will enjoy it. Working arounnd my small place I have found you have to keep the blue revolvers cleaned and oiled well due to sweat. I have one of the older blued Charter Arms 44 special I will stick in my pocket and sometimes on the tractor I will stick my SS Birdshead 45 Colt in my pocket. I keep both oiled but the blue needs a little more attention. Load or buy you some snake shot and you'll find they come in handy for more than just snakes.
.M'BOGO
Buckeye
Too bad the stainless ones aren't regular production, but the blue ones are very nice.
Jim Puke
Hunter
M'BOGO said:
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Otony
Blackhawk
Got one here myownself. Works just fine, and why shouldn't it? It is a .44 SPECIAL!
I have a few .45 Colts and no .44s, but that is due entirely to happenstance. I think either one is great for your intended use. The short barrel Blackhawk is sure to serve you well. It will be plenty durable, accurate enough, and should carry nicely.
I think stainless guns are best for carrying a lot in the truck or on a tractor, as they'll show less wear. A blued one with alloy grip frame will be just a wee bit lighter for holster carry.
I think stainless guns are best for carrying a lot in the truck or on a tractor, as they'll show less wear. A blued one with alloy grip frame will be just a wee bit lighter for holster carry.
44 spl is a great choice. Here is an older one I carry a lot - don't have many farm chores these days, but it would be my choice for a carry gun if I did. Previous owner had modified it some (large frame 357 with 44 spl cylinder and 44 bbl), and I modified it some more. It currently has a Super hammer, but I don't have any pics with that modification. Of course these days you can just buy a short bbl Super and do the same thing without all the fun of the modifications...
BearBio
Buckeye
Unless you have grizzlies or very large black bears (or irate moose), likely couldn't have a better gun!
Hooch
Blackhawk
Great choice!! I have a 5 1/2" bisley 44 special I carry daily and always stays within arms length...........
Joe S.
Hunter
saved me from typing this... what he said!BearBio said:
Spillway
Bearcat
I have carried a FA 97 in 44 Special on the farm for a while now and can't imagine a better tool. If you have those little critters with fangs carry it with snake shot in the first 2 chambers.
Chuckfish
Single-Sixer
No snakes with fangs, but whistle pigs,possums,coons, and an ocassional yote. Bears are seen sometimes but I've never seen one but I have seen bear scat. I'm gonna go with a blue gun an prolly have it "cera coated" when it starts to show wear.
I doubt you could pick a better caliber, or a more traditional farm/ranch side arm. Mine is a nearly daily companion here on our farm in KY. Pretty much, I carry it with a load equivalent to the old Skelton standard, (7.5 gr of Unique with any good LSWC for ~950 fps). That's a nice shooting combination, accurate and with enough punch to handle anything (two or four footed) in Kentucky. It's dispatched any number of thistle tops, milk weed pods, and tin cans as well as one doe crippled by a car.
I'm particularly fond of my SS 4-5/8" Ruger Flat Top...the SS construction helps with the finish on rainy days...and that barrel length is easy to pack in a high mounted waist belt holster on any conveyance we own, (tractor, riding lawn mower, car and truck, or up in the saddle). Anything longer tends to ride up on me...and becomes uncomfortable in an hour or two. Best Regards, Rod
My everyday rig on the farm....albeit with one of my blued .44's.
I'm particularly fond of my SS 4-5/8" Ruger Flat Top...the SS construction helps with the finish on rainy days...and that barrel length is easy to pack in a high mounted waist belt holster on any conveyance we own, (tractor, riding lawn mower, car and truck, or up in the saddle). Anything longer tends to ride up on me...and becomes uncomfortable in an hour or two. Best Regards, Rod
My everyday rig on the farm....albeit with one of my blued .44's.
Chuckfish
Single-Sixer
I'm right handed and plan on a cross draw carry...Opinions?
Steve Myers
Single-Sixer
Bought a 44 SPC Flattop in 4 3/4" exactly for woods carry. It is great. Load it with Keith handloads. Then got a 45 Conv Flattop to keep it company!
Cross draw interferes with my mower and tractor controls...steering wheel, access to PTO etc. Weed wacking is also a problem...hard to bend over with that 2# weight in my belly...On the hip, or even behind it (ala FBI position) works much better. Rod
