wgaynor
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I have the same revolver. I handload to fit my needs. It's a great way to save some moolah.
44 Magnum
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If you wanna shoot the big boy loads, get a Redhawk. My 5.5 inch 44M Redhawk shoots a 355 gr Beartooth Bullet at almost 1200 fps and a 325 gr Beartooth Bullet at 1324 fps with max (well, maybe a little bit more than max) loads of H-110.
If you want purdy, get the S&W. I'm looking for a nice Mountain gun in 44M myself.
If you want purdy, get the S&W. I'm looking for a nice Mountain gun in 44M myself.
Hammerdown77
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This.
Tex4426
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The bull is really nice to shoot...feels great...recoil is low do to porting and grip...and its what i was going to get before i got a steal on a colt anaconda...that being said if i was going to be shooting alot of max loads i would get the ruger
OrangePwrx9
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I voted Redhawk. I have one, it's treated me very well. Like most Ruger revolvers, it's built like a tank.
I like Smiths, but they've been much more problematic with me. You get a good one, you think you died and went to heaven. More often, I've been trotting to the gunsmith with mine or sending them back to S&W. Haven't owned a 29/629, though.
A .454 Raging Bull is the only Taurus I've ever shot and I was mightily impressed. Accurate and comfortable shooting with factory .454 loads; more comfortable than my RH shooting full power .44 magnum. However, the gun was new and I don't know how it worked out for the owner over time. Going mostly on Taurus' reputation for less than stellar products, I'd consider it behind the others.
I like Smiths, but they've been much more problematic with me. You get a good one, you think you died and went to heaven. More often, I've been trotting to the gunsmith with mine or sending them back to S&W. Haven't owned a 29/629, though.
A .454 Raging Bull is the only Taurus I've ever shot and I was mightily impressed. Accurate and comfortable shooting with factory .454 loads; more comfortable than my RH shooting full power .44 magnum. However, the gun was new and I don't know how it worked out for the owner over time. Going mostly on Taurus' reputation for less than stellar products, I'd consider it behind the others.
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MrDig
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Alaska444 I would consider your vote a Redhawk vote, for those of you with the same dilemma specify Redhawk or Super Redhawk in a post.
Sounds good MrDig,
Check out both of them. The Redhawk will shoot all of the high powered Buffalo Bore ammo as well. In fact, Tim Sundies states he has put over 5000 +P+ rounds through his standard Redhawk.
For me, I prefer the grip on the SRH over the Redhawk. You can't go wrong with either pick. Ruger does have the highest tolerances of any .44 magnum. Whatever you choose, choose Ruger and you won't regret it.
Check out both of them. The Redhawk will shoot all of the high powered Buffalo Bore ammo as well. In fact, Tim Sundies states he has put over 5000 +P+ rounds through his standard Redhawk.
For me, I prefer the grip on the SRH over the Redhawk. You can't go wrong with either pick. Ruger does have the highest tolerances of any .44 magnum. Whatever you choose, choose Ruger and you won't regret it.
Stainz
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My first DA-capable revolver was a 7.5" .454 SRH. My first-ever S&W was a new 625MG in .45 Colt, some years later (9/02). It was followed by a 629MG in .44M - later, a Ruger Redhawk in .45 Colt. Both Rugers are long gone here, a 6" 629 was added, and the 629MG was replaced by a standard production 4" 629. That 625MG got a sibling 625MG! If I would stay within SAAMI spec's for .44M, I'd go 629 any day. If I had to hot rod the .44M, and could stand the barrel choices, I'd go Ruger SRH. Being a reloader, I won't hot rod a round - I'll go lighter, but not above SAAMI spec's - there are hotter caliber choices!
Put me in the 629 column!
Stainz
Put me in the 629 column!
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LOLBELL
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When it comes to revolvers I buy only Rugers. I prefer Blackhawks - Super Blackhawks, but if you are a D/A kinda guy then a Redhawk - But I'd go with a Super Redhawk
No Dan Wesson shooters in the house I guess. You owe it to yourself to pop a few through a Dan before committing to another brand. They are very stout and stylish revolvers in my opinion.
I shot many hand numbing reloads through mine in leagues in the mid 80's and the gun is no worse for wear. With 6 or 8 inch vent heavy barrels and factory loads their recoil is not what I would call heavy or punishing for the recoil sensitive.
The short action and faster lock times make for accurate shooting once gotten used to. The lockup on these guns also contributes to accuracy.the ball bearing in the rear keeps the B/C gap consistent shot to shot. Everything designed into these revolvers is accuracy oriented and the proof is in the pudding so to speak.
Their value is still underrated but more people are " finding out " about these hidden gems so the price is creeping up slow and steady. Deals can still be had on Dan Wesson pistol packs that have everything you need for no Gunsmith barrel changes in under 10 minutes start to finish.
The preceding paragraphs are my opinions only based on my experiences and your mileage may vary.
I shot many hand numbing reloads through mine in leagues in the mid 80's and the gun is no worse for wear. With 6 or 8 inch vent heavy barrels and factory loads their recoil is not what I would call heavy or punishing for the recoil sensitive.
The short action and faster lock times make for accurate shooting once gotten used to. The lockup on these guns also contributes to accuracy.the ball bearing in the rear keeps the B/C gap consistent shot to shot. Everything designed into these revolvers is accuracy oriented and the proof is in the pudding so to speak.
Their value is still underrated but more people are " finding out " about these hidden gems so the price is creeping up slow and steady. Deals can still be had on Dan Wesson pistol packs that have everything you need for no Gunsmith barrel changes in under 10 minutes start to finish.
The preceding paragraphs are my opinions only based on my experiences and your mileage may vary.
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