Hoping for army contracts S&W submitted the new Model #3 to the U.S. Government for testing. .44 Russian is .429 same as .44 spl, .44 Mag. Colt introduced its solid-frame, single-action Model P in 1873. Two of those revolvers ended up in this camp, a Richards Type II conversion with a 5" barrel and the Richards-Mason conversion with an 8" barrel. Those factory loads leaded like the dickens! Velocity changed also to nominal 1,470 fps. Must specify Starline or Hornady/Speer/some other. Police departments have also been ditching .40 S&W nationwide (partially) for the same reason over the last 20 years in favor of 9mm. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Since few handgun hunters risk shots beyond 50 yards, the Mag has enough oomph to handle close-range coyotes, wild boar, black bears, and even whitetail deer. If its strong enough to take down a black bear, it can certainly stop two-legged predators. Your load my be alright for ''tinking" those GIGANTIC STEEL PLATES at 20ft. Cowboy 44 44 Magnum Cowboy .44 Magnum 180 Grain TCFP BLACK Hi-Tek Coated Lead Cowboy Action~100% Hand-Loaded!! With Lymans RN bullets 4.2 grs. Mechanical accuracy has an enormous number of variables. Family. bullet at a similar velocity of about 750 fps. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. The 44 Special has a parent case of .44 Russian, bullet diameter of .429 inches(10.9 Millimeters), neck diameter of.457 inches(11.6 Millimeters), base diameter of .457 inches (11.6 Millimeters) , and length of 1.615 inches(41.0 Millimeters). More selection. The .44 Russian was not only important for what it was but also for what it became. 3 revolver had to be changed from the straight bored .44 American configuration to a stepped arrangement which was .457 in at the rear of the cylinder to accept the case, and narrower from the case shoulder forward to give a tight fit for the smaller bore .44 Russian bullet. 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. Quad-ported by Mag-Na-Port and put a 500 S&W Hogue recoil absorbing grip on it. View as Grid . RN to 240-gr. In late 1907 the .44 Russian sired its son, the .44 Special, and was around in late 1955 to see its grandson, the .44 Magnum arrive. Something's got to give. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. For close-range varmints and small game, the milder .44 Special works just fine. An aggressor jacked on adrenaline and/or drugs could swat off several shots to center mass and keep charging. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. However, even the scoffing macho dudes at the gun range will shoot more accurately with a milder recoiling cartridge like the .44 Spl. On 44 WCF its .471. Velocity affects penetration, especially when shooting non-expanding projectiles like jacketed hollow points. The Flying Ashtray was, is and will always be the sadly discontinued #4477 Speer 200g JHP. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Both pistol and rifle. In short, because of .44 Magnums unwieldy recoil, .44 Special is the better choice for two-legged threats. On the left Contest void where prohibited by law. 416 Rem Mag; 44-40 Win; 416 Rigby; 416 Ruger; 444 Marlin; 45-60 WCF; 45-70 Government; 450 Bushmaster; . Based on the black-powder .44 Smith & Wesson Russian, the Special featured the newest, state-of-the-art smokeless powder. then discontinued it again. I can load them to full pressure might get a few more in the magazine, BUT will the lifter, etc work? In a self-defense situation, where your children are sleeping on the other side of the wall behind the bad guy, too much penetration can have fatal consequences. The S&W Model 29 was so popular that it quickly sold out, leaving customers to flock to other .44 Magnum revolvers like the Ruger Redhawk. Contest open to U.S. residents only. RN to 240-gr. He warped around at the speed of heat, immediately striking and striking again while I desperately crab-walked backward, one-handing shots at him while he, Rival Arms expands its offerings with the X1 Red Dot, a 3 MOA red dot ideally suited for use on defensive pistols, target pistols, rifles, hunting and Quite possibly, for the very first time, all three Gun Cranks agree on something open carry is stupid! You can get away with a much lighter firearm with .44 sp. The black powder charge was 23 grains. No purchase necessary. S&W and Colt no longer make any. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. Its recognizable by a large thumb screw on the topstrap. In 1957 the company went to model numbers with .44 Mags getting Model 29. not. The .44 Russian still provides much pleasurable shooting. I doubt if the round would even go off as the firing pin would hit off center. 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. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Except he disliked the two-diameter heel-type bullet used in .44/100. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Sidebar: TK will cut your .44 Magnum for moon clips. These three .44s Russian, Special and Magnum that way. Hi, I have a .44 magnum carbine and I love it! Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. If we try to get all the exterior factors as close to equal as possible, the .44 Mag still throws some powerful recoil. When Smith & Wesson developed the New Century revolverthe Triple Lock Hand Ejector, the basis of their N-framethey wanted a new cartridge to go with it. The .44 Russian, also known as the .44 S&W Russian, is a black-powder center-fire metallic revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson in 1870. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Colt chambered the Single Action Army in .44 Russian and after the .44 Special arrived they chambered for it too, marking the barrel: Russian and S&W Special .44. Colt also chambered a very few of their Model 1878 Double Action sixguns in .44 Russian and S&W, even though the Triple-Lock debuted in .44 Special, apparently had to take care of some diehards and thus a few Triple-Locks are also found chambered in .44 Russian. As matters progressed, the Russians wanted changes in the Model #3 and the allure of gold was incentive for S&W to make them. I may eventually risk a few cases to see what happens, but it's not a priority. Sure, some people handle recoil better than others. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. A little-known fact is S&W sold about a quarter million .44s to the Russian Government. That way, you have the best of all worlds. Both the Mag and the Special are used by serious bullseye competitors, which proves both are capable of consistent accuracy. of Trail Boss for around 650 fps. But as I loaded them into the tube I ran into trouble. of Universal for just under 760 fps and 1 groups. Reloading the .44 Russian is made easier today with the availability of .44 Magnum Carbide sizing dies. The all steel Pug has been my EDC for years. Recreational Shooting. I bought a box of .44 Russian about a year ago to answer this question regarding my Marlin 1894. SWC with a gas check. Cowboy life, Ballistic Research, Gunsmithing ,Shooting , Fishing, Hunting,Photography,etc. They brought the gp100 in 44 spl back a few years ago. Keith partnered with Smith & Wesson and Remington Arms and the cartridge was introduced onto the market in 1956. My 130 pound wife can shoot the Ruger. No purchase necessary. "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, I won't be laid a hand on. I can shoot them all, except for the extra-long Russian's. Some people use a .428 bullet in 44-40 and that same bullet can be used in 44 Russian and .44 Spl-Mag. The rational always seems to be a "because I can" mind set. Yes, the 44 Special can be applied in the 44 Magnum barrel with no . Shooting heavier bullets causes more buck than shooting lighter bullets. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Heres the early .44 Smith & Wesson cartridges, (left to right) .44 American, Russian and Special. The great thing about this caliber is that you can also shoot .44 S&W Special and . Reloading the .44 Russian is made easier today with the availability of .44 Magnum Carbide sizing dies. I don't recall him saying if he was able to reload those cases or not. 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. And easy to carry too. As we mentioned earlier, the effects of recoil on shooter accuracy shouldnt be denied. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. Deployed military should use stateside address. 44-40 or 44WCF are larger diameter cases like 45 Colt cases then bottle necked to a .427 bullet. Then you can use a 240 jacketed bullet and 24.8 gr of H110 to get 1400fps for a stout .44 magnum load. A 45-70 has comparable bullet mass, but doubling the speed makes the recoil 35-38 ft-lbs! (IV) Winners must undergo a background check and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Since the Russians promised to pay for their S&W Model #3 in gold, the company was happy to accept their idea. First, the Rossi is a very high-quality clone and performs every bit as well as an original Model 1892. It amazes me how many shooters young and old talk about their .44 Specials or .44 Magnums without having a clue as to their ancestry. However, their most important contribution was to come up with the first cartridge using a bullet of uniform diameter. I like Black Rifle Coffee. Handloaders can choose from almost every bullet style under the sun. Deployed military should use stateside address. Handloading .44 Russian is a joy. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. A 5-shot Charter Arms Bulldog Pug .44Spl is much easier to carry than a 4in S&W N frame. I've been loading the 240gr over 5.5grs TiteGroup for my buddy for over 15yrs. A popular ammunition for recreational shooters and hunting rifle aficionados, .44 Magnum ammo combines velocity, energy and great performance. [3][4], Smith & Wesson did so by reducing the diameter of the .44 bullet to .429 and adding lubrication grooves to its base. Smith & Wesson engineers addressed the failings by stretching the .44 Russian case by .2 inches to increase its powder capacity. The latter is an excellent hunting round thats capable of dropping even elephants, but depending on what kind of handgun hunting you expect to do, .44 Magnum may still be a suboptimal choice. Deployed military should use stateside address. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. of Unique yields 790 fps all from a 71/2 Colt Single Action. To me it is just about the perfect carry gun with the old Skeeter Skelton load. The 44 Special fired a 246gr bullet at 755fps. (II) Limit one entry per household. Their Double Action top-breaks were mostly chambered in .44 Russian too. The main difference is in the case dimensions. That means theres less time for wind and gravity to pull the bullet off course. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Ruger offers a couple of 5-shot GP100 models as well as the Blackhawk Bisley in .44 Special, the latter being a subtle nod to Elmer Keith's Revolver No. If all that cowboy has ever seen is a stockdam, he ain't gonna believe ya when ya tell him about whales. Deep penetration can be either a blessing or a curse, depending on the scenario. Black Powder and the Cowboy Way. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Cartridge Specs: .44 Magnum vs .44 Special. At ignition, the projectile is going to rattle around in the chamber until it engages the rifling and won't be real accurate. 38 Colt Short, 38 Colt Long, 38 Special in a .357 Magnum. Where .44 Special shines the most in comparison to its bigger brother is having drastically less recoil. Although the .44 Magnum was originally developed for revolvers, shooters quickly embraced it for rifle shooting. For those with their hearts set on a .44-caliber handgun, the choice between special or magnum ultimately boils down to how you plan on using it. (Thats Newtons Third Law for those of us whove been out of school for a while. N.S.F.W. Another advantage of the .44 Mag is that it is a straight-walled cartridge. Loading the 44 russian may need a new die or two. The .44 Russian chambering became a hit in the domestic market as well, gaining a reputation as the first American revolver cartridge offering inherent accuracy. Many shooters find the Magnum's recoil difficult to control. The load pushed that hefty projectile out the muzzle at 780 feet per second. Available by Appointment for Lectures on Any Topic, Quote from: PJ Hardtack on January 16, 2018, 02:48:30 PM, Quote from: Professor Marvel on January 17, 2018, 01:53:14 AM, Quote from: PJ Hardtack on January 17, 2018, 03:47:27 PM, learn from the past, or be doomed to repeat it. Higher pressure generates more energy and pushes the bullet at a higher velocity. They maintain a good portion of that energy out to 50 yards. .44 Special is somewhat popular for SASS/CAS (Single Action Shooting Society/Cowboy Action Shooting) events due to its wide availability of factory-loaded ammunition for this purpose. The selection of .44-caliber bullets is vast, allowing plenty of load customization. But youre correct, you can get the same performance with both. The .44 Mag uses a stretched-out .44 Spl case. Using a .44 special case the 800fps load requires 5.5 gr of Bullseye. The cartridge debuted in 1955 and was followed by the release of the first two guns chambered for it: the S&W .44 Magnum (later rechristened as the Model 29) and the Ruger Blackhawk. Above: Samples of revolvers chambered for all three .44s. Sort By. .44 Special Vs. .44 Magnum: Is .44 Spl Good For Anything? I was hoping not to have to go the "try and see" route You can safely shoot .44 Russian ammunition in any .44 Magnum or .44 Special revolver. 6 More answers below Diktator Alexander Factory warranties may apply in some cases. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. 44 Magnum (39) 44 Russian (3) 44 Special (36) 44-40 Winchester (9) 444 Marlin (5) 445 Super (2) 45 Acp (43) 45 Auto Rim (30) 45 Long Colt (27) 45 Schofield (7) 45-100 (1) . Kinetic energy is equal to half the mass of the bullet times its velocity squared. Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. . However, the opposite isnt true. Contest void where prohibited by law. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Ruger New Model Blackhawk Centerfire Revolvers. However, Uberti offers an excellent replica of the Model #3 Russian chambered in .44 Russian which is safe with reasonable smokeless loads. Out of curiosity, I tried chambering some .44 Spl. Photo: Wikipedia. I miss shooting them but still have a box and a half sitting on my loading bench. In short, there are pros and cons to both .44 Special and .44 Magnum. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). (II) Limit one entry per household. Bottom line is you need to have 2 cylinders for this. However, you can shoot .44 Spl ammo in most .44 Magnum firearms. been EDCing a Charter Arms 4 Bulldog for years. ", "The .44 Special Cartridge of the Century? More calibers. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. I look at the .44 Russian compared to the .44 Spl. 3. Some initial problems were presented with propellants, so they lengthened the case to fit a little more powder but changed little else. Possibly the bullet seater will also be too long. It is a single shot proposition. 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 . If recoil is a turn-off, the .44 Spl is probably the better option. Because the .44 Special has mild recoil and more limited penetration potential, it is the safer option for home defense. All Rights Reserved. Pro: Very fast reloads Con: $200 to machine, $8 per clip; and you need a lot. Contest void where prohibited by law. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Starline produces ready to load brass and of course any .429/.430 inch lead bullet between about 180 to 250 grains is usable. S&W carried the .44 Special through four remodels stopping in 1966. Available bullet weights range from a relatively meager 180 grains to a super weighty 300 grains. Taming its recoil takes some serious effort. Nothing spectacular happened, but you wouldn't want to reload the cases. Shooters in a life-or-death self-defense situation dont have the luxury of waiting for an armed aggressor to bleed out. The key is good shot placement at close range. SWC with a gas check. You can also tame the .44 Magnum's relatively wild recoil by shooting loads with lighter bullets. Case length was 0.97 and velocity was likely a bit over 700 fps. Lorenz originally filmed grizzlys without carrying a pistol.. Grizzly Bear Charge Stopped with a .44 Magnum Arizona - ( Ammoland.com )- The video was filmed by Leon Lorenz on 14 June, 2010. It will be your brass. The general had this crazy idea a bullets body should be the same diameter and fit inside a cartridge case. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Truthfully the .44 Special was nothing special at it's inception. VTI might have some and could use 44R. My Colts have dual cylinders, 44-40 & Special. Too much penetration in a densely populated area, or when loved ones may be on the other side of a door, can cause catastrophic collateral damage. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. While some shooters might dismiss the .44 Spl as outdated, this mild-recoiling big-bore cartridge has more to offer than feelings of nostalgia. Like the Russian it can be used in a 44 mag in case . [2], In the early 1870s, General Alexander Gorloff, the military attach assigned to the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., approached Smith & Wesson about the possibility of negotiating a military sales contract for the purchase of a large number of Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolvers for the Imperial Russian Army. The choice is simple: Buy the .44 Magnum..Hand load to .22 Special specs. RN bullets over 3.8 grs. As for purpose-built .44 Special revolvers, while there may be a decent number of older models for sale on the used market, new-production options are severely limited. 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. Dubbed the New Century, Smith & Wesson designed their new revolver as a nostalgic hat-tip to the big-bore black-powder sidearms (like the Colt Army Revolver) that tamed the American West. WARTHOG, Dirty Rat #600, BOLD #1056, CGCS,GCSAA, NMLRA, NRA, AF&AM, CBBRC. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. Smith & Wesson - 69 Combat Magnum .44 Mag 2.75 SS. Only a mother could love a face like yours. Stopping a human threat and humanely harvesting an animal are two very different things. S&W chambered the Model #3 Russian and the New Model #3, both single action top-breaks, in .44 Russian. Designed in 1870, the cartridge quickly grew in popularity due to its reputation for having good enough power and accuracy to be suitable for most purposes. A .44 mag loaded to around 900 to 1,000 fps will still make a significant impression on the local bag guy. Generally defined as how effectively the round can terminate a threat or drop a game animal, stopping power is a complicated subject. Just FYI, I've had alot of trigger time behind a .44 mag (Smith 6.5" 629-4 Classic Hunter all different loads, from 180s to DoubleTap's 320s) and a respectable amount behind the 460XVR (8 3/8" and a little time with a 2.5" -ouch!- shooting primarily the Hornady LevRev 200gr load), and a tiny bit with a Smith 500 Mag.if anyone wondered about . Elmer Keith had pushed the envelope for years with ever heavier bullets sent downrange at faster and faster velocities. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. 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