It was not a bad cartridge at all but nothing really new, yet. Deployed military should use stateside address. Order a Henry Single Shot online at Sportsman's Warehouse. Now jump to 1907. Login with username, password and session length. Both cartridges were originally designed for big bore revolvers. He turned what had been almost exclusively a target cartridge into a viable big game hunting cartridge. It was named .44 S&W Special. In a high-adrenaline situation, taming that wild recoil takes serious muscle and concentration. As for the other three in the 44 family, 44 magnum revolvers will shoot 44 Russian, 44 special, and 44 magnum. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. The cartridge remains popular in the United States and many rounds like the 44 Special and 44 Magnum were directly influenced by it. Hi, I have a .44 magnum carbine and I love it! They called themselves the .44 Associates, and they worked up hot loads of .44 Special for various purposes. Named Model #3, it was chambered for the .44 Henry, same as used in Winchesters Model 1866 rifles and carbines. with 310 ft.-lbs. A 246 grain round nose lead bullet was never referred to nor does it in anyway resemble a flying ashtray. All the major bullet manufacturers, including Sierra, Nosler, and Hornady, have multiple options for .429-inch bullets. That means theres plenty more .44 Magnum ammo and firearm variety. While some shooters might dismiss the .44 Spl as outdated, this mild-recoiling big-bore cartridge has more to offer than feelings of nostalgia. Their 180 JHP clocked at 1,202 fps with a 1-3/8 group and the 255 Hard Cast Keith Gas Check Outdoorsman was at 1,058 fps and a 1 group. Both cartridges still have their places when it comes to self-defense, hunting and sport shooting, but which one will be best for you depends on the respective threat, game or sport in question. Some people use a .428 bullet in 44-40 and that same bullet can be used in 44 Russian and .44 Spl-Mag. As to bullseye accuracy, here we get into the weeds. FIOCCHI HERITAGE 44 S&W RUSSIAN 247 gr. While plenty of gun guys (and gals) scoff at shooters who complain about recoil, it can have a major effect on accuracy. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Shooting the mule-kicking .44 Magnum definitely isnt for the faint of heart. So, yes, the Special is definitely a viable defensive cartridge. Although Keith petitioned ammo manufacturers to offer hotter .44 Special loads for hunting, there was understandable concern about what the higher pressure loads would do to older revolvers. As far as ballistics, when fired from a 6-inch barrel revolver, a heavy 240-grain .44 Magnum bullet can reach speeds of up to 1,380 feet per second, generating kinetic energy at themuzzle of 1,015 . As a cartridge for the Hand Ejector, First Model .44 (nicknamed triplelock) they introduced a wild and crazy idea. However, it may be necessary to shorten a .44 Magnum/.44 Special expanding die as well as a seater/crimper die to be able to reach the relatively short .44 Russian case. of energyabout equal to its . Contest open to U.S. residents only. Sacred cows are always fair game. GUNS Magazine The .44 Russian - GUNS Magazine The .44 Russian Born in the USA, perfected by The Bear Written By John Taffin Experts Campfire Tales Handguns Revolvers 2020 84 In 1870 the United States Military purchased 1,000 Smith & Wesson .44 American revolvers. All of the original S&W .44 Russian chambered top-breaks, whether they be single or double action, should only be used with black powder. Base diameter on Russian is .457. . Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. The .44 Mag. However, this monster speed demon works well for everything from elk to black bear to two-legged predators. And both are fine options for hunting and home defense. As we said, the .44 Mag has a slightly longer case than the .44 Spl. [4], The .44 Russian was the parent cartridge for the .44 Special introduced in 1907, which in turn was the parent to the .44 Magnum in 1956.[2]. of Trail Boss for right around 685 fps. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. This market demand led to the first mass-produced revolver made specifically for target competition, the S&W New Model Number 3 Target, introduced . AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. Stopping a human threat and humanely harvesting an animal are two very different things. . When choosing a round for hunting, it is important to make sure the cartridge can effectively and ethically harvest whatever game animal youre pursuing. Using a 71/2 Colt Bisley Model chambered in .44 Special, 50 of these were fired at 25 yards. However, bullets changed from 246-gr. . Hefty recoil requires a little extra recovery effort. A Russian general serving as a diplomat in America took note of the Model #3 and thought it would be an excellent sidearm for the Czars cavalry. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:29, "Smith & Wesson's #3, Colt's Biggest Rival in the Old West", "American Legends: Those Fantastic .44s! Compared to the hotrod .44 Magnum, the Special delivers fairly sluggish speeds. The genesis of the .44 Magnum was a group of tinkerers, cowboys and gun nuts who werent satisfied with factory loads. Based on the black-powder .44 Smith & Wesson Russian, the Special featured the newest, state-of-the-art smokeless powder. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. 6 More answers below Diktator Alexander The .44 Magnum had a surge in popularity in the 1970s after Clint Eastwoods Dirty Harry character referred to it as the most powerful handgun in the world.. N.S.F.W. There are many loads for both .44 Special and .44 Magnum that satisfy the FBI standard of 12 to 18 inches of penetration in ballistic gel through 4 layers of denim. Colt introduced its solid-frame, single-action Model P in 1873. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Experimenters such as Elmer Keith proved that a heavily loaded .44 Special was very effective on big game. Hoping for army contracts S&W submitted the new Model #3 to the U.S. Government for testing. Winchesters 1899 catalog listed them at 255 gr., still roundnose. First introduced in 1907, the .44 S&W Special cartridge was developed specifically as a revolver cartridge for the companys new Triple Lock wheel gun. The modern cartridge had arrived. The case head is the problem. Truthfully the .44 Special was nothing special at it's inception. that way. to improve it into the Model #3 Russian. Now, almost 70 years later, .44 Magnum is still going strong. (In fact, they'll chamber the .44 Special cartridges.) Above: Samples of revolvers chambered for all three .44s. [1][3], However, Gorloff had some reservations about the standard .44 S&W American chambering of the pistol which, similar to today's .22 long rifle, had an externally lubricated heeled bullet. You can load the .44 mag cartridge to milder loads than the wrist wrenching .44 mag screamers. HANDGUN. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Contest void where prohibited by law. And yes indeed it works very well with Hornady LeverEvolution ammunition. Magnum for four-legged adversaries and Special for two-legged predators. Powered by Invision Community. YES every one should have at one .44 special, I had an early Charters Arms Target Bulldog, it was stolen and now I carry a Taurus 431. In short, there are pros and cons to both .44 Special and .44 Magnum. Get a magnum if you're going to do magnum things, dont if youre not. This revolver was chambered in a .44 centerfire, however to accommodate those who had Winchesters and wanted a companion revolver, S&W also chambered the American in .44 Rimfire, used in the Henry and Winchester 1866 Yellowboy leverguns. The first pairings of smokeless powder with the .44 Russian fell flat due to the lower energy density of early smokeless powder. The choice is simple: Buy the .44 Magnum..Hand load to .22 Special specs. BTW, before the Magnum was even thought of the .44 S&W Special was the Bullseye Competition Cartridge of Choice for many years. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. When he got to the unloading table he realized what he'd done we all got a good laugh. and .44 Russian rds in a 44-40 revolver. I've met people who wanted to shoot everything from a 38 S&W (because he could force them in the chambers) to a 38 Super (because most of them went off) in their 357 Mag revolvers. God, Liberty. [3], Over 131,000 S&W Model 3 revolvers were eventually sold to the Russian Army. I've 'made' .455 brass but .45 long colt brass is on the thick side when you trim it that short. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Like the Russian it can be used in a 44 mag in case . No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Either way, HSM has you covered. An average 240-grain load of .44 Special has a maximum point blank range of around 80 yards on a six-inch target, while the same projectile loaded for .44 Magnum can extend that to 120 yards. Photo: Wikipedia. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. We should also point out that there are plenty of lever rifles that pack .44 Mag, and the longer barrels definitely support a flatter trajectory and better long-range accuracy. First model .44 Russian Model #3s looked identical to the companys .44 Americans, but soon the Russians wanted some changes. Ruger discontinued their 44 spl. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. I watched a fellow cowboy shoot the wrong undersized cartridge in his pistols, they all went bang but he didn't hit any steel. Handgun Cowboy Action Maybe you're involved with formal, sanctioning organizations for Cowboy Action shooting. The first .44 Magnum I had was a 4 Model 29 in the late 1970s. I couldnt hit much with it and it had huge recoil, making it uncontrollable for me. By Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. The Flying Ashtray was, is and will always be the sadly discontinued #4477 Speer 200g JHP. Freelance double-nought spy The .44 Mag remains one of the most popular big-bore cartridges. The difference is enormous. The spread was reduced to 14 fps using wadcutters with Clays. However, bullets changed from 246-gr. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Maybe you just like to go out on a weekend and shoot the "Guns that Won the West" or that your favorite TV and movie cowboy heroes toted. Above: Samples of revolvers chambered for all three .44s. However, we can easily track a cartridges kinetic energy through the powers of math. I can load them to full pressure might get a few more in the magazine, BUT will the lifter, etc work? Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. I have a pair of Uberti .44 Russians and back them up with a Colt Single Action. Accuracy is a complex formula of ballistics, firearm design, and marksmanship. bullet at a similar velocity of about 750 fps. JFKimmons and G&G aren't liable for it's misuse. Heavy recoil not only takes some fun out of the shooting experience but also makes it hard to get back on target. 30+yrs ago the pistol targets were 4" plates at 50ft, the rifle targets were 8" plates at 50-60yds. Whether youre a serious big-game hunter or just a serious recoil junkie, shooting .44 Mag can deliver a major adrenaline rush. The load pushed that hefty projectile out the muzzle at 780 feet per second. "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, I won't be laid a hand on. 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