My favorite “small” .44 Spl. is the GP 100 3”. It is not super compact with the full lug barrel and the standard grip, but with a GP compact grip it isn’t impossible to hide. It is a tad heavy, so a good belt or suspenders are a must if you waistband-area carry.
I used to carry my CA Bulldog some, 21 ounces, 240 Gr SWCs.
I still carry it for snakes loaded with rat shot, which is the main reason I bought it years ago.
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It's not a .44 Special, but it is a .44 and I think that makes it special. Would like it if Pietta and Uberti would get off their butts and make some smaller 5 shot versions of the Remington.
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I'm generally not a fan of .44 SPL or Mag, but I find the .44 Mag to be far more useful in that you aren't limited with ammo choices like in .44 Spl and when Taurus makes a 5 shot .44 Mag that's not much more than a Charter Bulldog and costs less than what the Ruger GP100 .44 does, it's dubious as to what benefit .44 Spl offers. My Public Defender is a .45/.410 and makes for a great choice in the woods or the hoods, but the size can be a turn off. If I had to go down in size but still wanted more lead than what .357 can realistically offer me (I don't care for 180gr .357 in a revolver), I'd just as soon get a .40 S&W Charter Pitbull.
Any chance of moving to a better
neighborhood?
How's the recoil?
I live in a quaint little town .. nice neighborhood
Which is eaten up by Meth heads … always looking for a score … which they are always looking for a mark…
It is everywhere.. I couldn’t imagine how you could completely escape it …
My answer is “ Go heeled “
Protect yourself, loved ones and property..
Anyone familiar with the Taurus Ultralight .44 special? I saw one at the gun shop used asking $350. Thinking to offer $300.
The 165g C-Def were the only bullets I could get to expand in gelatin out of my Boomer. Expanded to .62", penetrated 4 layers denim and 13" gel. They're what I carry.Those are the 165 H Critical Defense in the Boomer. Glad I was able to find some. But, as I have a lot of Matt's Bullets on hand and reload I can make everything work.
It is the 445 UL! And I grabbed it today! $315! Shoots great! I think more kick than my .45 Colt snubby, but this one has a really nicely buffered grip.I am not familiar with it but if it is anything like the Taurus 445 UL, it is well worth that price.
You just have to be an octopus and then there is no decision but to shoot all eight at once.
It is the 445 UL! And I grabbed it today! $315! Shoots great! I think more kick than my .45 Colt snubby, but this one has a really nicely buffered grip.