Short barrel .44 Brasser from Cabela's?

[ZVP]

I have a std. Length Brasser in 44 and really like it! Smooth action due to the natural lubricity of brass/steel .
I'm wondering how the 5 1/2bbl is?
I load my Brasser at 18-20gr of Pyrodex and filler with wads and round balls for in friction.
I currently own a Piettia .36 Police with a 5 1/2" bbl and love the handling!
Wondering if the probably a bit lighter .44would be it's equal or maybe balance better?
iKnow the reduced charge even with the larger ball will still not equal the .36 in velocity or power/penetration but the properties of brass/steel parts intregues me!
Granted a 44 with 18 gr of Pyrodex would still be deadly .
For the price it may be worth a try? I have both barrel length Remingtons and the shortie handles GREAAT and still matches it's longer brother.
Any owners please speak up OK?
zvp

 

[dickydalton]

I load 25 grains of 3F, a lubed wad and round ball in mine and it works fine.
That load should equal or outdo your 36 Pietta Police in energy.

 

[ZVP]

Great!
I load lighter. Your load is probablly Max for a Brasser.
Im disabled and shoot at my Club so power really isn't an issue as much as accuracy.
I just love handling and shooting BP revolvers!
Thanks,
ZVP