Never shot that one, but love the old DWs. I bought a SRH in 480 Ruger that had an aftermarket shortened and heavier barrel installed. It's a virtual pussycat. That heavy barrel really seems to help out.
Can You Handle The .44 Magnum?
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Never shot that one, but love the old DWs. I bought a SRH in 480 Ruger that had an aftermarket shortened and heavier barrel installed. It's a virtual pussycat. That heavy barrel really seems to help out.
Bad Barlow
Blackhawk
I like to shoot a cylinder full of full house loads out of my 2 3/4" Redhawk about once a year.
I figure that's enough to prove what a manly man I am!
Biggfoot44
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FWIW , the Western Marshal was mfg by JP Sauer . Essentially the same gun is still around as the EAA Big Bore Bounty Hunter .
Next year try some 340gr Buffalo Bore and do it with just one hand. If you want a real challenge, try it with your week hand.
Bad Barlow
Blackhawk
You first!
If you survive, I might try it.
I had a 629 that seemed to have the sharpest checkering I've ever remember seeing. Switching them out for Pachmayers made a huge difference.
kcsteve
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Shoot a few rounds of S&W 500 and the 44 Mag won't feel bad at all.
Long time fan of the .44 mag, currently have 4 of them, 3 are Ruger. And Skeeter Skelton is my all time favorite writer.
It's a handful with hot loads, but some of the biggest smiles I've ever seen came right after someone's first shot with a hot load.
Bad Barlow
Blackhawk
Everyone knows about +P loads. I have worked up some -P loads that are hotter than Specials, but less than full house factory. They are very "satisfying" to set off, but not so punishing that it discourages me from blamming off 50 rounds.
I'm not sure why everyone is blaming the gun. A standard 240-250 grain at about 875-1000 fps will handle anything in America. But people read too many bullet stories and too many internet stories to understand what actually works. Not to mention if someone can handle the recoil of a certain load they are going to shoot it better, than one that has more muzzle flip and recoil that is comfortable to them.
It also makes a difference in how much you shoot the gun. If you only shoot it once or twice a year and one cylinder full or less won't keep you capable of handling certain situations.
Shoot what you can handle and stay competent and you will be able to handle the situation. Plus shooting will be more fun.
It also makes a difference in how much you shoot the gun. If you only shoot it once or twice a year and one cylinder full or less won't keep you capable of handling certain situations.
Shoot what you can handle and stay competent and you will be able to handle the situation. Plus shooting will be more fun.
I have 3 S&W 44 mags and one SBH . Just bought a 4" S&W 69 , 5 shot on the L frame. Put 50 through it last Wed. Really like that gun ! Its not bad to shoot at all. But I didn't put anything heavy through it yet.
Have a 7 1/2" Super Redhawk and Super Blackhawk.
My 3 Ruger .44 magnums are: 7 1/2" super redhawk, 50th anniversary 6 1/2" flat top and original 7 1/2" vaquero. Also have a 4 5/8" flat top .44 special
Paul B
Hunter
I used to shoot my .44 Mags pretty regularly, mostly with Elmer's and Skeete's load of 22.0gr./24500 and 240/250 gr. bullet. Starting in 2020 I was in a bad car wreck, heart attack in 2021 and cancer in 2022. I just haven't been able to get out and shoot anything. I'm supposed to be through with the radiation a couple days before Christmas. With luck, maybe I can take up shooting again right after the New year. Fingers be crossed.
I got interested in comparing the recoil with the SBH grips versus the Bisley style. Frankly, I think I like the Bisley style a bit better than the SBH. One of my SBH came with a 4 5/8" barrel and standard BH grip frame. I'd love to convert that one to the Bisley configuration. Probably never happen a I doubt I'll be able to hike either the mountains or desert anymore. Between the wreck and health problems, not to mention I'm 84 years olds, just don't think it's in the cards. My head says for it but the bod says shut up.
I can remember when shooting 100 rounds of full loads was considered a short days fun. Guess I'll find out if I can still shoot a few come the first of the year.
Paul B.
I got interested in comparing the recoil with the SBH grips versus the Bisley style. Frankly, I think I like the Bisley style a bit better than the SBH. One of my SBH came with a 4 5/8" barrel and standard BH grip frame. I'd love to convert that one to the Bisley configuration. Probably never happen a I doubt I'll be able to hike either the mountains or desert anymore. Between the wreck and health problems, not to mention I'm 84 years olds, just don't think it's in the cards. My head says for it but the bod says shut up.
I can remember when shooting 100 rounds of full loads was considered a short days fun. Guess I'll find out if I can still shoot a few come the first of the year.
Paul B.
You have been having a few bad years. Keep up the fight ! Wishing you the best.
Well hope that you can recover and fully return to shooting
