Hey pals. So, I recently got back into pin shooting. I'm using a M1911 (.45 ACP) mainly, though use a .357 Magnum revolver too. I've been thinking about acquiring a good .44 Magnum revolver. Can anyone recommend a wheelgun that ....
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- Is in .44 Magnum.
- Is double action.
- Six-shot cylinder
- At least a 6½" barrel is an option. Though I could see going as long as 8⅜".
- Stainless steel would be best, though other rust-resistant materials/finishes would work.
- Decent aftermarket grips and sights are available.
- Good speedloaders are available for it. I like the Speed Beez line the most, though others could work.
- The base gun isn't much more than $1,200. By that, I am not factoring in aftermarket modifications, gunsmithing, speedloaders, etc., and consider those a secondary cost.
P.S. In the process of searching around, I came across the Desert Eagle autoloaders. While, obviously, not a wheelgun, it is intriguing. Anyone have one of these and, if so, how do you like it? Thanks.
P.P.S. Other than the aforementioned, is anyone else making a .44 Mag auto?
I really hope you're a reloader. It can be costly if you don't. I CAN go either way, but I chose to reload for accuracy. It's fun, and it can be used to tailor loads specific to your gun.
The Desert Eagle is fun, and it's a soft shooter to me. I only shot a friend's gun. It is massive, and it works like an AR-15 with a gas blowback system. I prefer my Coonan in 357 Magnum. If I got a Desert Eagle, it would be in 50 AE. I like recoil.
I love the S&W 629 in 7.5", Performance Center, Hunter.
I also love the 9.5" Ruger Super Redhawk 44 Magnum.
For a 44 Magnum, I think 7.5" is what I would max out for length. Any bigger is harder to find a holster for it.
You can't go wrong with either one.