If you want a Ruger .44 special...

[ndcowboy]

There is one at Scheels in Bismarck. It is a 5 1/2 inch model for $499. They had a 4 5/8" one too, but that came home with me.
Their number is 701-255-7255

 

[Colorado_Bisley]

Green Mt. Guns in Lakewood, CO (303-985-7240) had a 5 1/2" on the shelf at $469 as of 10/09/09.

 

[ndcowboy]

Colorado,
Thanks! Let's get the word out for those who want one. If anybody else finds one for sale, please post it here!

 

[rugeraficiando]

Keiths Sporting Goods in Gresham Oregon has a 5.5" .44 special as of yesterday. 10/09/09 $469.00.
May not last though, gun show coming up next weekend at the expo.

 

[VonFatman]

Yep, Great Guns in Liberty, MO has both barrel lengths @ $470/ea and Show-Me Shooters in Claycomo, MO has a 5.5" Special on the shelf...the price may be a bit higher.

Bob

 

[ndcowboy]

Well, they are out there. Few and far between, but out there. But the news that it looks like the .44 special will be a regularly cataloged item may reduce some demand.

 

[Nine Mile Pete]

As a side line:
I used to shoot a lot of 38 specials in my 357.
Can 44 specials be shot safely in a 44 Mag??

 

[McP]

Absolutely! Have fun.

 

[Rodfac]

Yep....but 44 specials will gunk up the forward part of the cylinder where the case isn't long enough to reach the beginning of the cylinder throat. It's easy to clean out, however, if you keep up with it. My .44 Magnum flat top actually prefers the .44 special loads. Go figger! Regards, Rodfac

 

[edlmann]

Yep....but 44 specials will gunk up the forward part of the cylinder where the case isn't long enough to reach the beginning of the cylinder throat. It's easy to clean out, however, if you keep up with it.

I suspect that the people who have this problem shoot a LOT of specials, neglect that part of the cleaning routine, then try to fire magnums. The key part of your statement is, "...if you keep up with it."

 

[Stoots]

Can 44 specials be shot safely in a 44 Mag??

All day long. Good advice above!

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