What is the first gun you have in mind when you hear 357 Mag or 44 Mag??

[Silvanus]

S&W 686 and 29

 

[benderx4]

Colt Python

Ruger Redhawk

(Runners-up: SW 686 and 29)

 

[wep45]

.357 Magnum

The .357 Magnum revolver = S&W model 686-4 with a 6" barrel

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[Revolver Ocelot]

gp100, redhawk

 

[russcoh]

44 Magum- Ruger Super Blackhawk
357 Magnum.. Ruger GP100

 

[peacemaker45]

.357 = S&W .357 Magnum, aka Registered Magnum, later the 27.

.44 = Ruger Super Blackhawk or Smith 29. SBH, because that's what I have and shoot in .44, 29, because, well, because.

~~~Mat

 

[silverking]

.357 mag= S&W mod 19-5 cuz it's what I have.(6 " bbl)

.44 mag= If I had one it would be mod 29

 

[3pairs12]

Blackhawk.

 

[abuelo]

357---S&W 686
44----Ruger Redhawk

 

[SniperStraz]

Gp 100

 

[ADKWOODSMAN]

S&W Mod. 27 6" for the .357

Redhawk 5 1/2" for the .44

I own the Redhawk but the .357 is a Mod. 28 Highway patrolman picked up for $98 in 1969.

 

[wanderinwalker]

Mention magnum revolvers and I picture N-frame Smith and Wessons.

The first, for the .357, is grampy's old M-28/Highway Patrolman with 4" tube. (Not sure if it's a pre-model # or not.) Learned to shoot DA revolvers with that gun and .38 Specials.

For the .44s, it is the M-29/629. I have a 6" 629 sitting with me right now, and will probably take it to the range later today. The first handgun I bought for myself, and I don't think I could ever part with it.

Now, in the .357 I'd say the M-19 runs a close second, and I have always wanted one, even though the 686 is stronger.

 

[drewball]

357=Cop 44 Mag=BAD ASS COP

For me it has nothing to do with a gun I own or have ever shot. It is an impression left with me as a kid in both cases. Even to this day when I hear or read .357 the first thing that comes to my mind is a cop. Not a detective but a patrolman: Blues, nightstick, handcuffs, bright shinny badge on his chest, radio, and of course a gleaming blue steel Smith & Wesson combat magnum in a duty holster on his hip. I can still see an officer with that shiny deep blue gun to this day. I still remember staring in awe at many officers with those shiny blue revolvers in their holsters growing up. Until they started carrying wondernines or plastic-fantastics that was all I ever saw. Sure who didn’t want a python, but they all carried , blue steel, Smith & Wesson combat magnums. As for the 44 Mag? “You’ve got to ask your self one question: Do I feel lucky? Well do ya punk?” I own versions of both now.

 

[hiker44]

I grew up hearing nothing but Colt Python for the .357. The Smith 29 also pops to mind regarding the .44. I carry neither, but have a Smith 66 and a Smith 329PD, respectively.

 

[C-grunt]

.357 for me is the Highway Patrolman S&W with a 4 inch barrel. I think the model is the 28.

.44 is easily the 29 with the 6 inch barrel. I want one soooooo bad but would also love a 629.

 

[batmann]

I had to think of all of 2 seconds----
Python
M29

 

[Nacho Libre]

Desert Eagle.

 

[Rodentman]

S&W 28 and 29, both of which I owned in the 70's and wish I still had.

 

[gallo]

Sw 686
sw 29

 

[Johnboy53]

Nothing like a SMITH - 686 and 629

 

[fireman]

Nothing like a SMITH - 686 and 629

+1
6 Inch Bbl
Fireman

 

[Deanimator]

.357 - 3 1/2" Model 27
.44 - 6" Model 29-2