.44 mag recoil compared to .357?

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The hardest recoiling hangun I've ever shot was a .357. It was one of those really light Smith and Wesson snubbies that doubles in weight when you load it. The same friend had a .480 Ruger and it wasn't nearly as bad as that dang .357. It wasn't even fun to shoot. It was downright painful. And I'm not one to whine about recoil, but it was terrible. It's all about what gun it is, not necessarily the caliber.
 
I'd opt of the regular Redhawk, since I shoot one. The Super Redhawk is really a big gun.

Recoil in either the Super or standard Redhawk will be noticable, but not intolerable, with standard magnum pressure loads. Hold it firmly but let it do its thing during recoil. If you aren't tense with it, it will settle back down where it should be for the next shot. Don't lock your arms and all that nonsensical stuff or you'll put it away and never shoot it again.

With a good gun, good grips and good technique, you'll able to shoot 100 rounds of 240 full pressure 44 Magnum loads with no problem. I used to do that couple times a week when I was shooting hunters pistol. My biggest qualm was the cost of the ammo, even at reloading prices! You'll have to work up to it, but using good technique, you won't have any problem. And being a double action revolver, you could learn to shoot it very fast.
 
I shot some Hornady Levorlution .357 Mag out of my Security Six -6" the other day. It kicked like a mule. But, with a Hogue monogrip, I felt it was way more controlable than shooting some .44 Rem Mag out of my Blackhawk with the classic style cowboy grips.
 
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