I'm interested in getting a .44 magnum. My step dad owns a Ruger .44 with a 10 inch barrel that I've probably run 500 rounds through.

 

I'm leaning towards one of the Rugers, like the Super Red Hawk with the Hogue grips but I'm in the very early stages right now.

 

I want at least a 7 1/2in barrel for weight and accuracy. This is for keeping goblins and bears away but I want something that's fun to shoot.

 

Anyone else have much experience with a .44? I've shot some snubbies over the years and frankly have no interest in those angry beasts. The long barrel makes it much more fun to shoot since your hand doesn't get beat up as much.

NJ-Tom has one that I shot a few weeks ago. It's a bit intimidating at first, but not nearly as much of a beast as I thought it would be. Probably not cheap to shoot, but tons of fun, and the rest of the line just stops and watches when that monster goes BOOM!!!

I have a redhawk .44 mag with 7-1/2 barrel, very fun and one of my favorite guns.. actualy it was my first handgun..

+1 on those short barrels. my old man has a S&W 44 mag with a 4 in barrel and after 20 or so rounds your just about finished. He has a ruger super redhawk (i think) with a long barrel and that's a blast!

I've been thinking about an S&W model 629, either

 

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&pageSize=10&published=1&beginIndex=0&resultType=2&attributeName1=Model&attributeValue1=629&attributeValueType1=STRING&attributeValueOperator1=EQUAL&isFirearm=Y

 

Either the 6" classic or the 7.5" Hunter. They are pricey, but I like the finish better than some other company's.

I have a redhawk .44 mag with 7-1/2 barrel, very fun and one of my favorite guns.. actualy it was my first handgun..

 

Yeah, that's pretty much what I'm after. I might be tempted to just get the 9.5inch barrel.

I've been thinking about an S&W model 629, either

 

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&pageSize=10&published=1&beginIndex=0&resultType=2&attributeName1=Model&attributeValue1=629&attributeValueType1=STRING&attributeValueOperator1=EQUAL&isFirearm=Y

 

Either the 6" classic or the 7.5" Hunter. They are pricey, but I like the finish better than some other company's.

 

I like that stealth hunter but yeah, pricey.

The 44 mag was much more intimidating with flame and harsh recoil approx 15 years ago, all from off the shelf factory loads. Unfortunately over the years factory loads have become less powerful, this holds true for the 357mag, 10mm and the 44mag. I have a 6" S&W 29 , which is a lot of fun but as Ken stated expensive to shoot.

The 44 mag was much more intimidating with flame and harsh recoil approx 15 years ago, all from off the shelf factory loads. Unfortunately over the years factory loads have become less powerful, this holds true for the 357mag, 10mm and the 44mag. I have a 6" S&W 29 , which is a lot of fun but as Ken stated expensive to shoot.

 

I don't imagine that I'll be putting tons of lead downrange with it. My primary goal with this firearm is the occasional fun target shooting and for bears. I have no intention of shooting bears but if we get another break in, I want to make sure I can hold off the threat until I can get the 12ga ready.

I have a .44 Mag Ruger Redhawk, with a 7 1/2" BBL. Much fun! If you do get one, keep your hand down on the grips. In other words, don't have the web of your hand up too high ,or you'll feel the bite.

Consider a single action revolver. I have the Ruger Bisley Super Blackhawk. The recoil doesn't go straight back into your hand the way a double-action revolver does. It simply swivels up in your hand. The Ruger is also built like a tank. It's the one specified in the reloading manuals when some loads are marked as "for Rugers only". It can take whatever you dish out. If you don't have a single action revolver already, this would be a good one to get.

I purchased mine as a side arm for bear hunting, but never had the chance to go..

 

the 9.5 in becomes front heavy.. very cool though...

I purchased mine as a side arm for bear hunting, but never had the chance to go..

 

the 9.5 in becomes front heavy.. very cool though...

 

The one I've shot quite alot is an older Ruger with a 10 inch barrel. It was front heavy but it didn't bother me. I don't hunt bears, but I've had one half way in the house 2 years ago this week. Wife ran him off but had we been asleep he'd have been ALL the way in. I was asleep, but she was watching TV and ran him off with some stout poles we had in the house. Next time I may have to kill it.

500 or go home.

 

lol.

 

I shot tbtrout's? 44 revolver, and with loaded down reloads... it was not bad at all, very accurate.

S&W S.S. 629 Classic - 8 3/8" with a Leupold scope.First time l shot it was at the B.H. , a few people were there and when the first shot went off everyone stopped to see what the hell it was.Pretty cool,nice flame,loud,and a hell of a kick.But fun to shoot.

I have a Ruger Redhawk with a 7 1/2 barrel. Great guns, built like tanks. If you reload, you can do some very mild loads to practice with. or you can get some good loads for bears in the house.

I'm going to start window shopping for the pistol. If anyone sees one in the north, give me a bell.

The bullet hole has one last time I was there about 3 weeks ago. You could check

both meltzers and the bh had one about a week ago.Get shopping

Finally got my permits.

 

If anyone sees a deal, ping me to it. I'm in north Jersey.

If you are not looking for new, call Shore Shot Pistol Range in Lakewood. Last time I was there, they had a nice Ruger in the used display.

Finally got my permits.

 

If anyone sees a deal, ping me to it. I'm in north Jersey.[/quote

 

 

Call Frank at Caso's Gun a Rama, he is in Jersey City

 

http://www.casosguns.com/casos_gun_a_rama.asp

Finally got my permits.

 

If anyone sees a deal, ping me to it. I'm in north Jersey.[/quote

 

 

Call Frank at Caso's Gun a Rama, he is in Jersey City

 

Finally got my permits.

 

If anyone sees a deal, ping me to it. I'm in north Jersey.[/quote

 

 

Call Frank at Caso's Gun a Rama, he is in Jersey City

 

Have Matt drive you down. He can stand guard while you shop.

 

Flash a piece of tin foil in front of him and it's "Oooh, shiny" and there goes the car.

Have Matt drive you down. He can stand guard while you shop.

 

Flash a piece of tin foil in front of him and it's "Oooh, shiny" and there goes the car.

 

 

I wuv you guys, no where else can I get this type of treatment, you guys truly are special!

Have Matt drive you down. He can stand guard while you shop.

 

Flash a piece of tin foil in front of him and it's "Oooh, shiny" and there goes the car.

 

 

I wuv you guys, no where else can I get this type of treatment, you guys truly are special!

I can't believe that. I'm sure you get this kind of abuse from everyone you know. It's like having a permanent "Kick Me" sign on your back.

Finally got my permits.

 

If anyone sees a deal, ping me to it. I'm in north Jersey.[/quote

 

 

Call Frank at Caso's Gun a Rama, he is in Jersey City

 

 

If you ever want to go..... let me know. I will go.... its not too bad of an area, but I do wish I could carry when walking to and from my truck....

 

Thanks. I genuinely don't go to Jersey City unless there's absolutely no other choice. Weehauken is fine...further south than that, forget it.

 

If you ever want to go..... let me know. I will go.... its not too bad of an area, but I do wish I could carry when walking to and from my truck....

 

Thanks. I genuinely don't go to Jersey City unless there's absolutely no other choice. Weehauken is fine...further south than that, forget it.

 

Most of my Mom's Family lives there.. I try to leave before it gets dark.