Which big-bore snubbie?

[Monster Zero]

Taurus model 450 in .45 colt?
Taurus model 410 in .41 magnum?
Charter bulldog pug in .44 special?

Comments invited.

 

[Radaray]

Don't have any of the above, but have a Taurus 445 (2" .44 Spl.) that I like fine.

 

[dom1104]

gotta go the taurus 450.

Love it.

 

[SwampWolf]

I've got a 415 chambered in .41 Magnum with the 2 1/2" ported barrel (all steel version) that I really like. I anticipated more recoil than I got and found that quick repeat shots are entirely feasible. The only concern I have with this revolver is that my choice of speed loaders is limited to Maxi-Fires.

 

[Walkalong]

.45 Colt. Big Meplat.

.41 is overkill. I have and like a CA in .44 Spl, but would take a Taurus .45 Colt over it. I would take my 696 over that.

 

[KJS]

How is big bore even defined? I saw one source that didn't even consider a .44 Mag to be a big bore.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Probably the most practical would be one of the .44 Specials with a medium frame, such as the Charter, Rossi, Taurus, or S&W, in REVERSE order for quality & reliability. They would have a size and weight advantage over the large frame S&W's in .44 or .45 cal.

 

[Dimis]

KJS by general consensus anything starting in 4 is a big bore

 

[Biker]

I've carried a Taurus 450 everyday for years. At 17oz, I just slip it in the back pocket of my jeans and a long shirt tail covers it easily. Other times, I carry in an ankle holster.

She's easy enough to shoot well and accurate enough for the intended mission. Great gun.

Biker

 

[frankiestoys]

Sorry just have to ask, why Taurus?
Have you considered Ruger or Smith ?

 

[calaverasslim]

Ir the 41 is rejected due to recoil, then consider the 41 special round. Feller on another forum has some 41 special (headstamped as such. from starline) and using Taffin loads for same, I find that these are comfortable to shoot and less recoil than 44 special.

 

[Monster Zero]

Sorry just have to ask, why Taurus?
Have you considered Ruger or Smith ?

Gotta be a medium-frame 5-shooter. No Redhawk, no N-Frame.

No Nightguard, either. Too exotic and too pricey.

 

[Old John]

I do have a Taurus model 450

I got mine used, about 7 years ago, or so. It's a Boomer!
I carried it for awhile, off'n on. I won't part with it.
I have a Ruger SP101, .357 mag., that I carry, now, every day.
It's a little thinner, through the cylinder. I like it well.
It'd be hard for a man to have too many snubbies, don't ya think?
Ya oughta have a few, if you can afford to feed them.

 

[jakk280rem]

S&W made a 5 shot L frame in 44 Special. The 696. Its been discontinued, but shows up on the used market from time to time.

Given the options you listed above, the Charter Arms Bulldog. CA has come a long way in the quality department.

 

[SwampWolf]

.41 is overkill.

How so?

 

[HardShell]

For what purpose?

Prmary CCW? BUG? Just for fun?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

There-ya-go... It took 16 posts before someone asked the same question I was wondering as I read this thread.
Which snubbie for what purpose?

Gotta be a medium-frame 5-shooter. No Redhawk, no N-Frame.

There are other "big bore" revolvers that come with a 5 round cylinder.
Sorry I can't choose without more information but I also don't care for the choices you listed. Like I said, there are other 5-shooters out there that start with a "4"...

 

[Marshall]

+1. What use? I am guessing carry?

Generally, I would prefer the Model 450 .45 Colt overall.

 

[Monster Zero]

Sorry 'bout that guys. The use is sometimes CCW and sometimes truck gun, and just for the heck of it.

 

[wheelgunslinger]

I'll have to go with the Taurus 450. That's a very nice little gun.
Taurus makes a newer model now, though I can't recall the model number.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Around here, the 41 magnum ammo is the easiest to find so I would go with that one.

 

[batmann]

.44 M Alaskan, works for me. And I believe most if not all consider it a big bore.

 

[Dimis]

wheelgunner any more info on the new model from taurus?

ive been trying to find a 450 but havnt been able to afford them when they pop up and when i can afford them none to be found and the money goes to something else

ive been keeping an eye on taurus' website and i get there catalog once a year and no mention of a 45 colt revolver other than the judge and the public defender

i own a judge and like the PD but they are both novelty pieces to me i want a true 45 colt snub

 

[Cosmoline]

.44 Special is about perfect. Unfortunately the Charter Arms is very far from perfect. Some have had good luck with theirs, others not so much. The Taurus is a bit better, but a shipment back to the factory for tweaking is not unusual.

 

[Big Bill]

OK - Taurus 450 is my vote.