Tough, reliable, low maintenance revolvers in 44mag?

[grumpyold]

The S&W or Ruger would be my picks, single or double action, you decide. Both good right out of the box and a ton of after market parts available if you want to modify. Cut my revolvers down to a single six, everyone should have one of these, and Super Blackhawk in 44 Mag..

 

[RT]

In my area black bear and wolfs are the concern. I carry a Smith model 66 .357 mag. 4.25" barrel

 

[luckey]

340g is the +P+ which can NOT be used in S&W though

the .44RM seems like a good bet, especially if you buy the 340g Buffalo Bore +P ammo. 1400fps and 1500 ft lbs.

that's some serious stopping power!

 

[IM_Lugger]

+1 for Raging Bull

 

[Bojangles]

Why not the Ruger Alaskan Super Redhawk in 454 Casull from Talo. Double action with a 5 inch barrel. A bit heavy, but very robust and reliable. You can also use 45 long Colt for cheaper practice.
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[Sharps '63]

I've got a pair of the old model Ruger Vaqueros in .44 mag. Tough guns! If you can break a Ruger, you're too stupid to have a gun.