Magnum 44

[Ohio Rifleman]

There is an indoor range near here that also sells lots of guns, and rents out guns too. So, I plan on renting both a .44 mag and a .357, shoot a few rounds out of each and see which one I like better. Maybe I'll try out the .500S&W just for yucks. That's probably the best way to decide which one I should go with. I've only even handled a revolver once in my life. That was at a sporting goods store, drooling over a S&W Model 686.

Also, I have a question that isn't related to this per se, but it's something I've been wondering about. At this indoor range, they let you shoot whatever handguns you want, but they only let you shoot rifles in 22lr. Why is that? I know it probably has something to do with the backstop, but the most powerful handgun cartridges like the .500 S&W can give my high-powered SKS a run for its money as far as energy and velocity are concerned.

 

[Jeff F]

I think if your only going to have one get a good .357 unless you have a real need for a .44 mag like bear protection. The .357 is the one I shoot and have the most fun with. Load with .38 spl and plink all day, won't break the bank. I have a .44 and a .41 mag that I shoot some and hunt with. They are a blast to shoot but unless I am going to a range or hunting, a .357 is what is always in my truck or on my person.

 

[Jeff F]

I've shot at a few indoor ranges and all of them would let you rifles but only rifles chambered in pistol cartridges or lever guns up to .30-30. It had to do with backstop issues. No .223 even if in a handgun.