What 44 mag new is inexpensive??

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I would like to buy a new 44 mag revolver but I am curious what is a desent quality.Is a Taurus or what good enough or .I dont want to spend alot of money but yet dont want to get something cheap.Used or new it dont matter.I just want to know what i should be looking for..

I just want something that would go along with my 9mm and 45,and my 357. :)
 
Maybe if you post a price range you consider inexpensive then you could get some real help. What one consider inexpensive could be out of range for others.
 
First point you might consider: Single action(SA) or Double action(DA). My guess is that 98 per cent of those having a DA 44 mag end up shooting it SA.

A S&W 44-mag backstrap grip with certainly sting vs a SA RugerSuper or Blackhawk 44-mag will roll. Rugers Redhawk is nice as well as the Super Redhawk.

If you buy an off brand 44 mag then go to trade or sell it expect penny's on the dollar...

Blue Carbon or Stainless: a stainless cylinder vs Carbon cylinder (from what I've read) is twice as strong.

Barrel length...lots of choices here but all depends on your use for a 44 mag....I could go but got to meet my cousin for lunch...

But I have left you with some points-2-ponder..

Bottom line for me: after the 44 mag, where I am at ...don't need any other caliber.
 
Mike Sr. said:
My guess is that 98 per cent of those having a DA 44 mag end up shooting it SA.
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This is something I've been wondering about. I'd like my next purchase to be a 44 mag revolver, but am having a heck of a time deciding between single- or double-action. How many of those with DA 44 mags spend significant trigger time shooting it double-action?
 
My neighbor just bought a 4 inch Taurus Tracker (5 shot, double action) 44 mag revolver for $379 new - he got it from a local shop. I've shot it and don't care for the grips, it really pinched my middle finger between the grip and back of the trigger guard. It doesn't bother the owner. It's very accurate, nice sights and comes ported.
 
I've recently researched buying a 44 mag revolver. I found the best combination of price and quality was a new Ruger Redhawk. I bought a 7 1/2 barrel blued one for $390 including shipping. The seller had bought it to shoot but never did. This one has the box and papers.

Redhawks are quality handguns but aren't as pricey as a S&W 629. I also considered Taurus but ultimately felt spending the little extra money for a Ruger was worth it. The Redhawk also comes with a 5 1/2 barrel. Stainless can be had in both barrel lengths but the blued 7 1/2 I believe is discontinued. That's probably why I got mine for the price I did.

Lou
 
I just recently bought a used S&W 629-4 Classic with the Power Port 6.5" barrel for my wife for around $475. I'd seen a Ruger Blackhawk (?) in blue at a local pawn shop with original box and in minty condition with an asking price of $319 on it. If it were me, I'd go with a S&W, Colt, or Ruger 44 mag, but I've heard some good things about the Taurus and Dan Wesson revolvers, too.
 
I've got a Taurus Raging Bull in .44 Mag. Ported 6.5" BBl You can pick one up NIB for about $440 or so.

The thing is accurate as hell - I can't do it but my oldest daughter shoots quarter sized groups at 15 yards and 2" groups at 25 on a regular basis (quite embarrasing actually) with 1300 FPS 240gr loads.

OTOH the thing has a tough time holding up to even medium power loads. The crane retaining screw/pin keeps backing out. The center pin in the star deformed and failed, the front cylinder latch occasionally doesn't.

The Raging Bull is supposed to be a very strong frame/action. Mine hasn't been. Maybe I just got a bad one.
 
I think Id go with the super blackhawk or redhawk. Im thinking on a 44 mag for my next gun and I really like my 357 blackhawk so I thought I might get a super blackhawk next.
 
I once got a Llama super commanche for $100 like 5 years ago but I think the best, most rugged 44mag value would be a used Ruger SA revolver of some sort as others mentioned. I've not shot a Taurus 44mag revolver but they seem inexpensive for a new DA 44mag revolver and they do have a lifetime warranty.

I'm trying to find one though locally and have not seen one in at a real good price in a while. 44mag chambering tends to reside in expensive guns.
 
RCL-
You took the words right out of my mouth. You cant beat a clean,used Superblackhawk.
 
I picked up a used blued Redhawk in .44mag for $350 at the last gunshow. It had been cut back to 4.5", which for me was a good thing since I'll be carrying it while hiking in bear country. The small loss of performance is more than made up for in the easier carrying qualities of the shorter tube.

For you, I'd suggest you decide if you want a single action or double action before settling on any one gun. I don't really see any advantage to a single action revolver, which is why I got the Redhawk. If I want to shoot it single action I can, but if I'm in panic mode with Smokey gnawing on my leg (or a two-legged coyote deciding I'd make a bad witness) I don't want to have to think about cocking before fireing.
 
I got a New Stainless Redhawk for $419. otd. It has been a joy to shoot. I use it as a hunting sidearm in bear country. I practice working the trigger in double action with snap caps, and my accuracy has greatly improved. Its a hardworking revolver that can really take a beating. I'm sure you could find a good used one for much less if you looked.
 
Wow I see a trend here! The Ruger will do you right. I have just another thought to consider for you. Although I wouldn't doubt that most .44 mag shooters are going to shoot SA, however I don't buy into the "rolls in your hand" arguement. First of all I prefer my .44mag to be a heavy gun to help with recoil. Second, I'm looking to do longish range shots (100-200yds) and I find that your average single action frame hasn't left enough grip space for my entire hand. This leaves me holding up the gun with my thumb and middle finger (primarily) which is pretty uncool. On a .22LR it isn't bad, but on the biggins it can try your patience. My vote is for the Taurus as I feel it is every bit as well built as a Smith at a much lower price. Further, I bought one used and the warranty still applies! Plus any grip design that works on a Smith 696 will fit just fine on the Taurus.
 
I bought a Super Redhawk, with a scope and sholder holster for something like $450. (I don't remember exactly). It was last Autumn. Some Yuppie/tough guy wannabe bought it at my local shop to go hunting with. Fired a few rounds and said that it was to much gun for him. He was in the shop complaining, trying to get his money back (He bought it 2 weeks before). Hearing it, I talked to him on the side, offered him something like $450 cash. I stole it from him. It's the sweetest pistol ever. Maybe ti's the size but the recoil ain't that bad. Actually, the recoil from my S&W 686 is heavier.
The point is, there are a lot of pistols out there. Try Gunsamerica.com that's an excellent resourse. In addition, try ads here.
 
My guess is that 98 per cent of those having a DA 44 mag end up shooting it SA.
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There's more to it than just shooting SA. DA lockwork is different from SA lockwork -- the hammer fall is shorter, quicker and often the trigger pull is distincly different.

For example, I never shoot my Colt New Service (in .45 Colt) double-action. But it shoots better for me than my Ruger Blackhawk (also in .45 Colt.)
 
Don't rule out a good Dan Wesson in 44 Mag. I bought one with the 8" Barrel for hunting and it shoots wonderfully. Came with a 4" barrel too. It is Blued and (with reasonable care) holds up well. I got it for $400 out the door. From what I have read (I know can't believe everything) these were extra heavy framed guns that can shoot any 44 Mag load. This is not true with all 44's. The Ruger can too though. I also read that some Bullseye shooters like the DW 44 because the tension of the interchangable barrel adds some accuracy. Don't understand why, but mine shoots well.

Robb Feldhege
 
I never shoot my Ruger Redhawk or Super Redhawk in DA. However, I like most DA guns better. I like the swing out cylider for one and also like the grip feel better than the Blackhawks for example.

With that said, the New Model Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter is on my short list. :D


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This is something I've been wondering about. I'd like my next purchase to be a 44 mag revolver, but am having a heck of a time deciding between single- or double-action. How many of those with DA 44 mags spend significant trigger time shooting it double-action?
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I shoot mine 90% of the time as a SA gun.

I do practice a couple of DA cylinders every time I go out though. Surprisingly, I am getting pretty good with DA. With moderate loads (about 750 ft/lbs, typical cheap .44mag stuff like magtech) I can unload all six rounds in about 3 seconds into COM of a torso-target at 30 feet. With specials, I can do even better.

I can spot-shoot with DA almost as well as SA, it just takes more attention to my wrist and trigger finger.

Redhawk's a great gun. can't go wrong with one.
 
For the record, I shoot my S&W 629 about 60% DA when using .44 Magnums.

With the .44 Specials that make up the majority of the revolver's diet, I shoot about 80% DA.
 
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