.44 Mag

[Elmer]

By the way Justang, since you live in California like I do, you might want to know that none of the manufacturers can ship anything over a 10 round magazine for civilian sales.

Course, since I'm guessing you don't belong to the NRA, or any other pro gun lobbying group, you might not be aware of gun legislation.

 

[bearmgc]

For future reference, when you again want a 44mag, I was really impressed with the trigger on the new Taurus 44 mag. But I own a Redhawk and a Smith 629, and like em alot. Taurus has come a long way in quality over the years, and are becoming competitive with Ruger anf S&W. But since now you're wanting a 1911, which I also own, there's several to choose from, which are simple-featured, and moderately priced, and reliable to boot. You sound a little like a kid in a candy store right now. Spend wisely is my only advice.

 

[Justang]

I am a member of the NRA. And very aware of our laws.



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bearmgc: Yeah I am a kid in a candy store right now. I want everything! It's gonna be a springfield or a kimber. Which one... I don't know. Seems like each choice is as good as the other. What 1911 do you have?

 

[happy old sailor]

i sold my RH in .44 to buy my SRH in .44. the SRH has digested Ks of earthquake loads without a whimper. if im gonna shoot .44 magnums i want them to be boomers. the SRH in .44 rocks. i now have an SRH in .454 and so far have found no need to soup it up. may not be a good idea anyway. the factory .454 rounds are more mild than my .44 handloads, or so it seems. souping up an already magnum takes a Ruger, and some careful work. if any Ruger i have ever seems to be getting tired, i will just buy another and relegate the older one to standard loads.

1911s are great guns for shooting and carrying. i have some and will pick up another if a deal comes along. i would like another box stock 1911A1. changing out the trigger for a medium length with a trigger stop. then a flat housing and a competition trigger job. stippled or checkered front and rear or some rubber grips ala Pachmayer. different sights is a given. i would also clear the extractor and lengthen the ejector. maybe grind down the ejection port. would have to examine a handful of fired brass to determine the necessity for some of this work. anyway, you end up with a damn fine gun and not too much tied up in it. it wont be super accurate, but will work everytime and will give at least Good accuracy.

SRH or 1911 will be a good choice. different guns for different purposes is the way i see it. either will work well and dont forget the 460 Rowland conversion for the 1911. brings it up to about .44 power

 

[P95Carry]

Happy -

I now have an SRH in .454 and so far have found no need to soup it up. May not be a good idea anyway.. the factory .454 rounds are more mild than my .44 handloads, or so it seems.

If you used the Winchester 240 grain loads then very likely they'll have seemed almost whimpy!

If however you try Hornady - either 240 or 300 grain loads - you WILL feel the full potential of the round!

I forget fps figures but in energy terms, the Win runs about 950 ft lbs - the Hornady around 1850 ft pounds!! Try some!

 

[Marshall]

Before you write a check for SRH, have you dealer throw Hogue rubber on a .44 Redhawk in 7 1/2", if he has one. Feel it first. Just something to try. I have both guns.

 

[Working Man]

I have to second Marshall's "Hogue rubber on a .44 Redhawk in 7 1/2" idea.
I have had one for years and always will.