Lloyd Smale
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4 5/8s superblackhawk is hands down the best bang for the buck in a big bore packing gun.
Affordable .44 mags
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Boxhead
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What Lloyd said.
Sam1911
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Maybe I'll jump back into this for a moment to say:
Can some of the folks who prefer or recommend single-action revolvers give the OP (and all of us) some examples of close-quarters rapid-fire drills that they use to develop their techniques? Understanding that this isn't to be a hunting gun or target gun, but one for last-ditch defense agains a fast, powerful, aggressive animal, what are the tips and tricks that can get a new shooter proficient in handling a single-action wheelgun so his hands naturally do what they need to do to get 5 or 6 rounds into that target as quickly as possible? (Especially if wounded and shooting one handed.)
Surely we don't want him to purchase the gun, strap it on, and head out into the bush assuming that it will defend him all by itself!
How much and what kind of practice can make him effective in a real self-defense situation with a single-action gun?
Can some of the folks who prefer or recommend single-action revolvers give the OP (and all of us) some examples of close-quarters rapid-fire drills that they use to develop their techniques? Understanding that this isn't to be a hunting gun or target gun, but one for last-ditch defense agains a fast, powerful, aggressive animal, what are the tips and tricks that can get a new shooter proficient in handling a single-action wheelgun so his hands naturally do what they need to do to get 5 or 6 rounds into that target as quickly as possible? (Especially if wounded and shooting one handed.)
Surely we don't want him to purchase the gun, strap it on, and head out into the bush assuming that it will defend him all by itself!
How much and what kind of practice can make him effective in a real self-defense situation with a single-action gun?
oasis618
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...and werewolves.
Arkansas Paul
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I love the Blackhawks and have mentioned them here, but Sam does make a point. The rapid fire drills wouldn't be very practical with full house hunting loads, which you would definately want in this situation. The loads they use in the CAS and such are very light to say the least, making rapid fire managable. They're not gonna cut it against a grizzly. I wouldn't trust them anyway. A 5.5" Redhawk in .44 mag or .45 LC may be a better choice.
NMGonzo
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I cannot imagine the amount of training to get good at firing fast with a single action :shock:
If I were you I would consider a Marlin lever action in 45/70 or 450 cal. My 450 marlin has a 16 1/2 inch barrel and weighs only 6lbs. Lever action is accurate and quick if you practice. You never realize how difficult it is to shoot and poop your pants at the same time until it happens to you.
Texasgunlover
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surprising bear medicine
although all I have are big bore single actions.That being said I have a friend who has killed a charging bear with a 10mm.15 rounds of 200 gn pills@1350 or so could be quite a friend to have along.I'll stick with what I know [whitch aint much] but something to think about.
Texasgunlover
although all I have are big bore single actions.That being said I have a friend who has killed a charging bear with a 10mm.15 rounds of 200 gn pills@1350 or so could be quite a friend to have along.I'll stick with what I know [whitch aint much] but something to think about.
Texasgunlover
To begin with, I love my .44 Mags. (3), all wheel guns.
I have a friend who lives in Talkeetna, his only side arm for fishing and hiking is a 12 gauge 3" chambered Remington 870 with the shortest barrel that can be carried legally, a pistol grip and a sling. He carries some brand of sabot slugs in it. 2 years ago he shot a large boar in full charge with it, the slug went full length of the bear at 10 or so yards, he piled up in front of my friend about 10 feet away, try that with a .44, even with hard cast.
Those bruins are real tuff, fire power isn't the solution, stopping power is.
The other side of this is that you can use it to get your lunch, just need a couple shot shells in your pockets, that is possible, but not very probable with a .44, unless you like pre-chewed stew with some bone fragments thrown in for added flavor.
Ray
I have a friend who lives in Talkeetna, his only side arm for fishing and hiking is a 12 gauge 3" chambered Remington 870 with the shortest barrel that can be carried legally, a pistol grip and a sling. He carries some brand of sabot slugs in it. 2 years ago he shot a large boar in full charge with it, the slug went full length of the bear at 10 or so yards, he piled up in front of my friend about 10 feet away, try that with a .44, even with hard cast.
Those bruins are real tuff, fire power isn't the solution, stopping power is.
The other side of this is that you can use it to get your lunch, just need a couple shot shells in your pockets, that is possible, but not very probable with a .44, unless you like pre-chewed stew with some bone fragments thrown in for added flavor.
Ray
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Garrett 330 gr Hammerheads.
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Avoid Taurus -- their quailty is completely unacceptable.
Al
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Avoid Al LaVodka as apparently he hasnt handled my/many Taurus Guns....I have several as well as Smiths and there is no difference in shooting/handling/dependability.
For your price range the Taurus Trackers fit the bill nicely!
For your price range the Taurus Trackers fit the bill nicely!
Confederate
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Affordable .44 magnum is an oxymoron! If you can find a stainless Astra 6-inch you'll be getting a deal. (I sold one last year and I hated to part with it.) The one I had was in perfect shape.
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