Excuse my ignorance but why would anybody want to own a .44 magnum pistol in Canada?
Who wouldn't ?
Might as well ask Why would anyone want to own any type of gun in Canada ?
Best. .44 magnum for small hands?
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Who wouldn't ?
Might as well ask Why would anyone want to own any type of gun in Canada ?
And ignorant....
Johnn Peterson
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While the N frame S&W with target stocks may be a little cumbersome for someone with smaller hands, the smaller or magna style grips might be the answer.
I am curious if you are refering to me, or Shep...?
I believe he is referring to me however I doubt he understands the definition of ignorance as he just called me ignorant after I already referred to myself as ignorant to this subject.
Quick browse through his posting history and the quality of his dialect confirms my theory.
Brutus
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If you got to ask that question here, you better turn in your man card Shep.Excuse my ignorance but why would anybody want to own a .44 magnum pistol in Canada?
I'll quote the Dirty Harry line: "A man's go to know his limitations."
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No need to piss in his cornflakes. We own them (yes, more then one) because they're fun and we can. - dan
tactical870
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Excuse my ignorance but why would anybody want to own a .44 magnum pistol in Canada?
Because sometimes I like to shoot something a little smaller than my 460.
Brutus
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fixedExcuse my arrogance but why would anybody want to own a .44 magnum pistol in Canada?
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Excuse my ignorance but why would anybody want to own a .44 magnum pistol in Canada?
Answer #1
Because if you have the need and are willing to jump through a bunch of hoops, you can carry one for personal defense, and personal defense is the pinnacle roll of the handgun. A proficient handgunner can better protect himself with a powerful handgun than with a lessor one. Target shooting, although an enjoyable and rewarding preoccupation, is simply a pleasant byproduct of the primary roll of the handgun; driven by the importance of, and need for, proficiency. The fact that the instrument is worn rather than carried makes the handgun the ultimate reactionary tool when a deadly threat unexpectedly materializes and the long gun, however preferable, is not immediately available. That is why every Canadian who believes he or sho has the right to survive a lethal threat, and who is willing to acquire a basic level of proficiency, should own a powerful, big bore handgun.
Answer #2
Because I'm a gun guy. Owning guns makes me feel good. I want one and there is no legal or moral reason for me not to own a powerful big bore handgun.
Answer #3
Because owning a powerful big bore handgun annoys the people we like to annoy.
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Large grips on a handgun favor those with long slim fingers. If your hands are large but thick, you too might find smaller grips or a gun with a smaller grip frame works better for you. I find that shooting a hard recoiling handgun with a DA style grip frame is far more punishing than the traditional SA grip in guns of similar weight and power. The combination of thick hands and the recoil discomfort I get from the DA hump has put me firmly in the SA camp. After several decades of handgun shooting, it has become apparent to me that acquiring a good handgun fit is far more difficult than is a good rifle fit.
As an aside, the Ruger Redhawk with factory grips is probably the most comfortable big bore DA I've yet to shoot and its far more comfortable to shoot than the Super when the latter is fitted with the rubber grips with the wood panels. These grips increased the recoil sensation considerably with heavy loads, and made shooting far more fatiguing.
As an aside, the Ruger Redhawk with factory grips is probably the most comfortable big bore DA I've yet to shoot and its far more comfortable to shoot than the Super when the latter is fitted with the rubber grips with the wood panels. These grips increased the recoil sensation considerably with heavy loads, and made shooting far more fatiguing.
you don't need the "super " frame in the redhawk- i perfer the "feel " of the standard- they BOTH weigh about the same, and my best advice is to TRY THEM BOTH in your hand before you make a decision- if i go for casull, then it'll be super
