New Shooter to the 44 mag

[BCRider]

Sam1911, like you I'm not seeing the outdoortv connection anymore. And Googling for the vids isn't helping much either.

A true shame since although they were just trailers for the full JM Video they were excellent for getting a beginner up and shooting with more style than many would have without it.

 

[racine]

Okay, that Buffalo Bore 305gr traveling at 1325fps is hot but not too unmanageable. From a Bianchi snap holster I've timed a draw to first shot on target at 20 ft at 1.78 - 2.0 sec. with a spread of 1-3". For 3 shots rapidfire, I'm clocking under 3 seconds with the same loads. With a grip similar for the semiauto, it is more manageable than the overlapping thumbs with my shorter fingers. I'm also shooting in 95 degree weather so my palms are a bit sweaty and retention become problematic after the 3rd shot. I'll be trying again tomorrow to try and get 3 shots on target from a holster in under 2.5 sec. Only hits count. Whoever mentioned that 50 rounds of this hot stuff is plenty for one day was right. I might pad the trigger guard and skate tape the grip for better control. The Hogue grip lowered my hand position and the backstrap was bare. The Pachmyr moves the hand up further and pads the backstrap. I have to admit shooting regular 44 mag is fun, maybe enough to get me interested in trying this in revolver division. I'm still curious how different a 4" ported Taurus 44 would compare to the smithy. I doubt the trigger would be as nice...

 

[Eb1]

20 ft at 1.78 - 2.0 sec

You would have a bear on you in that time.

 

[Chas.]

I Googled it and got various answers for the question "How fast can a Grizzley run?" The answers ranged from a low of about 45 to a high of 80 feet PER SECOND (calculated from MPH). That's faster than most people realize. At 1.78 seconds and 20 feet away, he will have eaten you and be picking his teeth before your gun clears the holster.

 

[phoglund]

With luck, a grizzly encounter won't be from 20 feet with the bear already at a dead run! Drawing upon first sighting the bear will hopefully provide the margin needed to successfully employ the handgun. There is no guarantee a handgun of any type will stop a large bear from prosecuting a lethal attack. All you can do is prepare the best you can.

I live just North of Yellowstone and spend a fair amount of time on the trails. In truth I seldom carry one of my 'bear-capable' guns while in the back country. At the same time I won't criticize those that do, there is valid reason to be concerned. Attacks are rare but as recent events prove, they certainly do happen.

For the record, when I do carry for bear it's with either a Taurus Tracker in .41 Magnum or a S&W Model 29 'Bounty Hunter' with a 3" barrel. Either way I carry one of several fine Buffalo Bore Hardcast loads.

Paul