.44 mag
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RevolverRodger
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Got one of those.
Pretty badass with the 5'' barrel
wierd thing that my 629 was changed for a swastika flag... The internet does wierd stuff
Pretty badass with the 5'' barrel
wierd thing that my 629 was changed for a swastika flag... The internet does wierd stuff
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RevolverRodger
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Thanks man 
Always wanted one, had to be a S&W and not run of the mill
As much as some posts are useless without pics, this picture here is useless without a description...
In other words, WHAT THE HELL IS IT???
Oh OK, I just got some info from the pic name, an italian semi-auto revolver, eh? That's one sweet-looking piece, man. Does the barrel extend from the bottom of the cylinder?
In other words, WHAT THE HELL IS IT???
Oh OK, I just got some info from the pic name, an italian semi-auto revolver, eh? That's one sweet-looking piece, man. Does the barrel extend from the bottom of the cylinder?
Yes it does. Helps with the recoil and muzzle flip.
congrats, Cerdan, welcome to the club.
i've enjoyed Smith 29's over the years, the classic 6.5 inch dirty harry barrel length, has the most graceful lines for barrel length, imho
as you try, diff. models, i think you will find diff. recoil and handling, esp. between a blackhawk and a 29.
gentleman's rule, don't blast away indoors with other shooters around, or even outdoors too close to other shooters you don't know, while we enjoy the blast, others can get bother and have their own shooting ruined.
with the 44, i shoot about half power loads with hard cast bullets, then do 2 or 3 speedloaders near the end, which helps clear the barrel a bit before taking home for scrubbing
for me, if i shoot up to the 45 auto, i hold my gun with the right arm fairly straight and tensioned up, then sight with my chin on the arm like a rifle extension, but for the 44, the upper arm and shoulder are bit relaxed, letting the gun recoil, but the moment the gun comes down on its own, then using the sights still in line with target, fire the next shot. (watch the dirty harry technique, it works well just like the movie)
the rest of the 44 mag club, what are your thoughts on how best to shoot this caliber? regards to all
i've enjoyed Smith 29's over the years, the classic 6.5 inch dirty harry barrel length, has the most graceful lines for barrel length, imho
as you try, diff. models, i think you will find diff. recoil and handling, esp. between a blackhawk and a 29.
gentleman's rule, don't blast away indoors with other shooters around, or even outdoors too close to other shooters you don't know, while we enjoy the blast, others can get bother and have their own shooting ruined.
with the 44, i shoot about half power loads with hard cast bullets, then do 2 or 3 speedloaders near the end, which helps clear the barrel a bit before taking home for scrubbing
for me, if i shoot up to the 45 auto, i hold my gun with the right arm fairly straight and tensioned up, then sight with my chin on the arm like a rifle extension, but for the 44, the upper arm and shoulder are bit relaxed, letting the gun recoil, but the moment the gun comes down on its own, then using the sights still in line with target, fire the next shot. (watch the dirty harry technique, it works well just like the movie)
the rest of the 44 mag club, what are your thoughts on how best to shoot this caliber? regards to all
ghost, thats definatly not run of the mill, very nice.
I like the relaxed arm technique, easier follow up shot and helps tame the recoil.
I like the relaxed arm technique, easier follow up shot and helps tame the recoil.
Ahhhh...does that bring back memories! It was my first time at a range ('89), my supervisor had taken me. I was shooting his .45, lots of others were shooting "pop", "pop", "pop" and then "BOOM".."BOOM".."BOOM", at each shot the baffles in between literally were shaking, I was thought there had to be a canon going off beside me!! After the cease fire I cautiously peeked around the corner and there was this guy with big silly grin and a big stainless revolver scope and all!!!! Turned out he was getting in some last minute practice as his paper work to go wild boar hunting in the States with his .44 mag had just been approved.
That was the moment when I knew I had to get a .44 mag.
Johnn Peterson
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And two fine Keith books as escort.how about a couple of long barrel .44's....
Life is good. Spent a day visiting "The Man" in the late 70's at his home in Salmon Idaho and consider that day the high point in my years of shooting.JP,....
you are indeed a fortunate man to be able to meet & speak with the father of the .44 mag cartridge. I always enjoy his books & writings in those old magazines. I'm going to read those books again one of these days, as it also encourages one to get out & shoot those .44's.
keep those pictures coming boys.....
you are indeed a fortunate man to be able to meet & speak with the father of the .44 mag cartridge. I always enjoy his books & writings in those old magazines. I'm going to read those books again one of these days, as it also encourages one to get out & shoot those .44's.
keep those pictures coming boys.....
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
One more tidbit I neglected to mention. In the old, 1st Edition I believe, of the Lyman Handbook of Cast Bullets, on pg. 88 there is a picture of Elmer resting on a vehicle aiming his handgun. When my buddy & I went for the visit, we took my '67 Chev 4x4 with Galaxy camper and just before we left, I took a similar picture of Elmer standing beside my truck aiming his 4" S&W. When we returned home a local photography shop had a special blowing up pictures so I had them make up two 20"x24" prints, one for each of us. It's been a while,JP,....
you are indeed a fortunate man to be able to meet & speak with the father of the .44 mag cartridge. I always enjoy his books & writings in those old magazines. I'm going to read those books again one of these days, as it also encourages one to get out & shoot those .44's.
keep those pictures coming boys.....
but I'll have to have mine framed one of these days and hang it up in my den.
