Let’s See Your 44’s!

MatrixReality · Apr 11, 2021

Since the old western movies that had 44 revolvers starring with the actors, I’ve always been a fan of the 44 caliber, whether it was .44 BP, 44-40, 44 Russian, 44 Shofield. Then comes along the .44 SPL in the early 20th century, and the 44 Magnum in the 1950’s; along with the superb Dan Wesson 445 Supermag a bit later. Long story short, 44’s have a solid place in our history, and they are efficient. I’ve owned and shot them over the decades, and harvested game with them. I would appreciate if you would post some pics of yours!

CraigC · Apr 12, 2021

I have one or two. My first .44Special was this custom Ruger by Jim Stroh.

My fanciest .44 is this Open Top .44Colt.

USFA used to make a nice one. IMHO, at the Colt SAA strength level, the .44Spl really deserves to be more popular than the .45Colt.

Pair of Cimarrons with TruIvory.

One of few that I've sold.

The Ruger Bisley mid-frame .44Spl is my interpretation of the #5. Just needs engraving.

Uberti Flat-top .44-40.

Uberti Callahan Target .44Mag.

Barbaroja · Apr 12, 2021

My only .44 is this 5.5” ruger flattop blackhawk in 44 special. It’s a great shooter.

MatrixReality · Apr 12, 2021

Truly amazing revolvers; should be included in John Taffin’s “book of the .44”! I agree with you on the .44 Spl. A VERY underrated round, that will do most anything you need it to. Hell, Elmer Keith consistently hit targets at 600yds with his hot 44SPL loads!

P5 Guy · Apr 12, 2021

S&W 696 44SPL.

bannockburn · Apr 12, 2021

Let's see, four if we're counting black powder revolvers as well:

Targa · Apr 12, 2021

1995 Ruger 7,5” Redhawk

S&W 629 Classic

Ruger 5.5” Blackhawk

Bandit67 · Apr 12, 2021

I only have one. It's a 3 screw from 1968. I traded a Glock 17 for it a few years ago. Not as fancy as some of the other guns in this thread, but It's one of my favorites for sure.

black mamba · Apr 12, 2021

629-4 Classic 6½"

29-2 Nickel 4" with Magna-Port

whughett · Apr 12, 2021

You guys know of course the the 44 of yesterday aren’t the 44 of today. 44’s back then were more 45 than 44. Today’s 44 are .429 compared to up to .457 of then. Just saying.

CraigC · Apr 12, 2021

whughett said:
You guys know of course the the 44 of yesterday aren’t the 44 of today. 44’s back then were more 45 than 44. Today’s 44 are .429 compared to up to .457 of then. Just saying.

Not really. The original .44S&W American was .434" and it used heeled bullets. The Russians wanted an inside lubed bullet so it's successor, the .44 S&W Russian, was a similar case with an inside lubed bullet, which was .43. All modern .44's are direct descendants of the Russian. The Special, Magnum and SuperMag all share case and bullet dimensions with the original .44Russian. Even the 1-20" twist rate comes from the Russian. The .44Colt used a .443" because it used heeled bullets for use in percussion barrels. The .44 Henry rimfire used a .446". The most popular .44 of the old days, the Winchester .44-40 used an even smaller .427" bullet.

whughett · Apr 12, 2021

And there you gents. History of the American 44 caliber bullets. Thanks CraigC. My Italian 44 clones all take .454 and the ROA .457. My S&W 29’s all take .429. (Sized to) Not a .444 in the bunch.

JeffG · Apr 12, 2021

Group LIKE to all of the above! Here are my Vaquero 44's.

Guy48065 · Apr 12, 2021

I have 4 (but only 3 photos).
Dan Wesson 44 mag

Uberti El Patron 44LC

Euroarms 1858

Pietta 1851

Edit: added pic of Pietta

WestKentucky · Apr 12, 2021

CraigC said:
Not really. The original .44S&W American was .434" and it used heeled bullets. The Russians wanted an inside lubed bullet so it's successor, the .44 S&W Russian, was a similar case with an inside lubed bullet, which was .43. All modern .44's are direct descendants of the Russian. The Special, Magnum and SuperMag all share case and bullet dimensions with the original .44Russian. Even the 1-20" twist rate comes from the Russian. The .44Colt used a .443" because it used heeled bullets for use in percussion barrels. The .44 Henry rimfire used a .446". The most popular .44 of the old days, the Winchester .44-40 used an even smaller .427" bullet.

And this is the explanation that answers a question so many people have of why a .44 bullet is not even close enough to round to .44 on a bad math day.

Reinz · Apr 12, 2021

Cimarrons with elephant ivory

Big Bore TX · Apr 12, 2021

Picked this up Friday. S&W 629.

Rockrivr1 · Apr 12, 2021

Couple of 44 magnums.

Dueling pair of S&W 629s with unfluted cylinder

Super Blackhawk

Tallball · Apr 12, 2021

Mine are just shooters, not works of art like some of the ones above.

I've been carrying the Bulldog lately.

The adjustable-sight 720 is a lot of fun to shoot and everyone who tries it enjoys it.

The SBH is my particular favorite. It's a three screw, from the very early 70's, IIRC.

Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special

Tallball
Apr 6, 2020

Rossi 720 44 special

Tallball
Mar 20, 2020

Rossi720 44 Spcl

Tallball
Dec 27, 2016

Super Blackhawk

Tallball
Nov 23, 2017

Ruger Super Redhawk

Tallball
Sep 28, 2019

Smith and Wesson Model 629-5

Tallball
May 25, 2019

THEWELSHM · Apr 12, 2021

29-2 & Ruger SBH

thewelshm

Reinz · Apr 12, 2021

Model 29

StrawHat · Apr 13, 2021

These are the only cartridge 44’s I have, a pair of ASM Richards conversions of the Colt 1860. These are chambered for the new 44 Colt and have bores suitable for the .430 cast bullets I like.

Kevin

whughett · Apr 13, 2021

StrawHat said:
These are the only cartridge 44’s I have, a pair of ASM Richards conversions of the Colt 1860. These are chambered for the new 44 Colt and have bores suitable for the .430 cast bullets I like.

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Kevin

I do like those open top Richards . I’m so tempted to have one of my 1860’s sent out to Kirst and have them install their cylinder and the empties ejector that mounts into and replaces the loading lever instead of pinned to the barrel as the Uberti made ones are. I’ve got a 20 year old Pietta 1860 out with the Outlaw kid getting his setup done. When it comes back I might just do that. If Kirst makes their cylinder for a 2000 year made Pietta.

Buckeye63 · Apr 13, 2021

CA Boomer 44spl

CA Bulldog

Taurus Tracker 44mag

StrawHat · Apr 13, 2021

whughett said:
I do like those open top Richards . I’m so tempted to have one of my 1860’s sent out to Kirst and have them install their cylinder and the empties ejector that mounts into and replaces the loading lever instead of pinned to the barrel as the Uberti made ones are. I’ve got a 20 year old Pietta 1860 out with the Outlaw kid getting his setup done. When it comes back I might just do that. If Kirst makes their cylinder for a 2000 year made Pietta.

The Richards was the only revolver that had the ejector in the rammer hole. It also used a rebounding firing pin in the conversion ring and the rear sight was on the ring also. An ingenious solution to the conversion idea.

Kevin

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