tipoc
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Been bothering me so I'll say it...unless we've actually used one of our beloved 44 specials in a self defensive action how, aside from our imagination, do we know it is so awesome in that application? Dennis
1911 Tuner made some good points regarding this and maybe I can add a couple of more...
The use of the round on game animals. Hogs, deer, elk and black bear have all been taken with the 44 Spl. and dispatched with authority at reasonable ranges. How a round impacts, the force of it, and how it penetrates in game animals can be an indicator of it's usefulness for self defense. The changeable variant may be bullet design.
How a round operates in 10% ballistic gelatin. For the last two decades or so gelatin tests have been a standard test for bullet design and potential effectiveness. The .44 Spl. matches well with other calibers in this regard.
Lore...this round is over 100 years old and in that time a round develops a reputation either good or bad. A rep doesn't prove anything in and of itself but it can be an indicator of whether you should spend any time on a thing. The 44 Spl. developed a rep early on for it's usefulness in self defense. It's one reason reputable fellas spent a lot of time messing with it.
Few rounds are "awesome" when it comes to self defense but some are better than others. The .44 Special is one that can help the shooter makes hits fast and accurately with a round that can make a difference.
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