Big revolvers

[brybenn]

I have a buddy looking for a large revolver in a common chambering as hes a big man. I led him to the sw 29 in 44mag but was curious if there was something else for him to look at. Hes not interested in a 460 or 500 chambering but a similar sized frame in 357 or last resort 44
Any ideas? Hes 6'10" and 315lbs ish. Has hands to match

 

[caramel]

I find the Colt King Cobra to be a big gun

 

[southwest maddog]

Have a look at a Ruger Redhawk.

 

[Snider shooter]

Ruger super Red Hawk. Large frame in 44 rem mag.
Taurus Raging Bull in 44rem mag.
Both also come in 454 Casull.
I have both SRH in 454 and RB in 44. Love them both.

 

[Dsiwy]

S&W N frame 357 with Xframe extra large hogue grip.

 

[PSE]

Ruger Redhawk is a tough big gun chambered in 44 Mag. It's a stronger design IMHO than the Smith and Wesson Model 29. You can buy after market grips to match larger hands.

 

[Still alive]

S&W N frame 357 with Xframe extra large hogue grip.

^^^^This is the answer if your buddy just wants a hand filler but not a major boomer of a caliber.

 

[RL1]

edited: oops just noticed he is not interested in 460VX...anyway, this might change his mind lol


yup the S&W counter sniper revolver in 460VX...with 14" barrel

 

[brybenn]

He likes the size of the 460 and 500 but wants a cheaper round to shoot
I forgot all about the super red hawks

 

[RL1]

and the Taurus Raging series

 

[Big bore dinosaur]

My first question would be is this his first Magnum pistol or revolver. If he has experience I think the 44 mag will bore him after 6 months then he will want to upgrade to a higher caliber.I would recommend the 454 casull

 

[MINI-30]

I have had the raging judge magnum, desert eagle 50 and SW 500. all super fun to play with.

 

[Master-G]

Is he set on a revolver? The Desert Eagle can be had in .44 Magnum and certainly has a full-size grip.

 

[brybenn]

He had a gp100 357 but it was to small for him. The guys hands are ridiculously big. He wants to shoot more but doesnt want the cost of the specialty rounds

 

[handofzeus]

He had a gp100 357 but it was to small for him. The guys hands are ridiculously big. He wants to shoot more but doesnt want the cost of the specialty rounds

In that case I propose a Ruger Super Redhawk .44 with Buffalo Bore loads. Reloading is his best friend! BTW, I have 2 SRHs, a Redhawk, Raging bull and model 29-2....the SRHs will take anything that a rifle will spit out, the Taurus looks Uber cool but not sure of the ultimate frame strength and the S&W?...well, being mint it just sits in the corner of the safe looking pretty and playing coy.

 

[handofzeus]

edited: oops just noticed he is not interested in 460VX...anyway, this might change his mind lol


yup the S&W counter sniper revolver in 460VX...with 14" barrel

He doesn't want a rifle RL1.....oops, nevermind!

 

[dan belisle]

He likes the size of the 460 and 500 but wants a cheaper round to shoot
I forgot all about the super red hawks

He can shoot 45 Colt in the 460. - dan

 

[chadeech]

GP100 Big hunk of goodness

 

[bigi]

Big hands need deep pockets. How about the Colt Anaconda in 45LC ?

 

[brybenn]

Is he set on a revolver? The Desert Eagle can be had in .44 Magnum and certainly has a full-size grip.

The grips on those are very short. Even my average sized hands cover the entire grip unless they have a new model