School me on big bore handguns
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ArchAngelCD
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I'm late to the party again lol!I
I want a big hits revolver but what I want doesn't seem to be available. I would love a DA 5" 454 Casull in a N frame size revolver. The S&W X frame has no appeal at all IMO. I also don't care for the Super Redhawk, it just seems strange to me. Sorry but it looks so ugly to me and it's larger than the N frame too. The Redhawk is a much nicer gun and I would buy it in 454 Casull if it were available.
I want a big hits revolver but what I want doesn't seem to be available. I would love a DA 5" 454 Casull in a N frame size revolver. The S&W X frame has no appeal at all IMO. I also don't care for the Super Redhawk, it just seems strange to me. Sorry but it looks so ugly to me and it's larger than the N frame too. The Redhawk is a much nicer gun and I would buy it in 454 Casull if it were available.
ok, folks - I let the thread drift a bit, and it went into a heated discussion of the .410 round. In the end, I had to prune the thread to get it back on topic. Now that everyone's had a chance to say their piece, let's stick to discussing big bore revolvers 
ok, folks - I let the thread drift a bit, and it went into a heated discussion of the .410 round. In the end, I had to prune the thread to get it back on topic. Now that everyone's had a chance to say their piece, let's stick to discussing big bore revolvers
Interesting, since i thought a 45 colt revolver that shoots shot shells was a big bore revolver, and the comparisons bw a judge and other revolvers fit the topic of big bore revolvers. My apologies.
CraigC
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If you handload for the .45Colt Redhawk, you don't need the .454. Check Brian Pearce's 50,000psi data.
Except the off-topic argument wasn’t about big bore revolvers, but about the efficacy of the .410 round.
In a revolver...
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45 Colt is my choice - Here’s one article that supports my decision. It can be loaded mild to holy cow!
https://www.johnlinebaughcustomsixguns.com/writings
https://www.johnlinebaughcustomsixguns.com/writings
ArchAngelCD
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As a matter of fact I actually have that issue of Handloader Magazine. (#292 Oct. 2014)
I will have to read that article again and maybe start looking for a Redhawk! Maybe I can find one used in good condition that won't cost me too much.
Thank you Craig.
ArchAngelCD
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On boy, I really like that idea Max. Nice!
Choctaw
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This is very true. However, not everyone is going to need the power of a 454. I'm never going to hunt moose or anything with teeth and claws bigger than I am. I hunt my own ranch exclusively (deer and stupid pigs) so a Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt is the bee's knees. That being said I wouldn't mind having one of the truly big bore revolvers such as you suggested just to play around with. But for my purposes I don't need one.
ArchAngelCD
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Much of the time need has nothing to do with what we want!
Sometimes we want a new toy to play with and learn. 
Choctaw
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Much of the time need has nothing to do with what we want!
I don't think that I can sail that one by my wife.
I tell her my guns keep me off the streets and out of the bars but she isn't buying that. Smart girl. lol
I have found that the extra velocity potential of the .454 plays hell on deer. They really are susceptible to the higher velocity rounds. They do kick a bit and they are loud, but they work like a charm!
Since when does need ever play a role?
Choctaw
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I have found that the extra velocity potential of the .454 plays hell on deer. They really are susceptible to the higher velocity rounds. They do kick a bit and they are loud, but they work like a charm!
Since when does need ever play a role?
True enough. I do have a couple of guns at home that really have no purpose but I really like them. lol
And THAT is good enough!
Iron Sight
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Large caliber handguns for me are more challenging to hit the bullseye therefore fun to bring out
once in a while.
once in a while.
the five shot custom revolver in 45 long colt has been able to keep up with the 454 casull for quite a few years. so, the ole 45 is the way to go if you want 454 power in a 45 package.
i don't have a five shot, but i bet max and craig do.
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Much of the time need has nothing to do with what we want!
I completely agree! Usually I can do some mental gymnastics to convince myself I have some need for a certain new gun. I can't really come up with a good reason I need a BFR in .454 with a mounted optic of some sort.
...But I'm gonna get one anyway!
I can't really come up with a good reason I need a BFR in .454 with a mounted optic of some sort.
...But I'm gonna get one anyway!
Like this?
Is this inspirational?
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That looks like a Bisley grip frame to me.....so yes. Just like that!
And yes, it is inspirational. I think I'll need to pick your brain about the details at some point next year, Max.
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