Not me ! However, you can shoot .44 Spl ammo in most .44 Magnum firearms. The first .44 Magnum I had was a 4 Model 29 in the late 1970s. and .44 Magnum and refer to the Russian as the .44 Short. The humble Special got a bad rap throughout the years, overshadowed by its bigger brother, but that doesnt necessarily mean its without its uses. As long as the hunter knows how to follow a blood trail, he recovers the animal, and the hunt is still deemed a success. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Their 180 JHP clocked at 1,202 fps with a 1-3/8 group and the 255 Hard Cast Keith Gas Check Outdoorsman was at 1,058 fps and a 1 group. It was not a bad cartridge at all but nothing really new, yet. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. The .44 Special was almost completely replaced after .44 Mag hit the ammo scene. For those with their hearts set on a .44-caliber handgun, the choice between special or magnum ultimately boils down to how you plan on using it. Hoping for army contracts S&W submitted the new Model #3 to the U.S. Government for testing. An average 240-grain load of .44 Special has a maximum point blank range of around 80 yards on a six-inch target, while the same projectile loaded for .44 Magnum can extend that to 120 yards. All Rights Reserved. Heavy recoil not only takes some fun out of the shooting experience but also makes it hard to get back on target. and the case is the same outside diameter. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Sidebar: TK will cut your .44 Magnum for moon clips. Thus was born the S&W .44 Russian, and henceforth the .44/100 was called .44 American. The case head is the problem. Home; Categories. The .44 Russian still provides much pleasurable shooting. Learn how your comment data is processed. The 44-40 (first known as 44 Winchester Centerfire or WCF) was introduced in 1873; the 44 Russian was introduced in 1871. You need to seriously look at shooting .44 spl in those revolvers. Both are good for bowling pin shoots, though you'll get faster splits using .44 Special. then discontinued it again. The .44 Russian still provides much pleasurable shooting. So instead of offering hotter .44 Specials, the .44 Magnum was born. A few years later I got a 7.5 Super Blackhawk. Clays is my favorite powder for light-recoil loads for the .44 Magnum, and it continued to work well during this . Another might decide to rethink his life after a grazing superficial wound. It was soon accepted by the U.S. military, and the SAA quickly dominated the domestic single-action market. WARTHOG, Dirty Rat #600, BOLD #1056, CGCS,GCSAA, NMLRA, NRA, AF&AM, CBBRC. I was chambering .44 Russian in a 44-40 chamber, not .44 magnum or .44 Spl. 44 S&W Russian; 44 S&W Russian. Must specify Starline or Hornady/Speer/some other. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Is it absolutely necessary to have a .44 Russian chambered cylinder or will the .44 Special work just fine with Russian brass? Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. However, it may be necessary to shorten a .44 Magnum/ .44 Special expanding die as well as a seater/crimper . At typical self-defense ranges, there isnt time to see serious bullet drop or wind drift. I got a stainless Non fluted cylinder gp100 then found a blued 5 inch on CDNN for $500. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. check out the. The Flying Ashtray was, is and will always be the sadly discontinued #4477 Speer 200g JHP. And easy to carry too. RN to 240-gr. I've met people who wanted to shoot everything from a 38 S&W (because he could force them in the chambers) to a 38 Super (because most of them went off) in their 357 Mag revolvers. He turned what had been almost exclusively a target cartridge into a viable big game hunting cartridge. The .44 Russian chambering became a hit in the domestic market as well, gaining a reputation as the first American revolver cartridge offering inherent accuracy. . JFKimmons and G&G aren't liable for it's misuse. The .44Spl is a wonderful cartridge in the GP-100 and a bit of a handful in the Charter Arms Bulldog Pug when loading jacketed bullets although big, heavy, slow lead bullets work just fine. Deployed military should use stateside address. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. The Russian Army ended up ordering over 100,000 of these guns, chambered for the new "inside lubricated" .44 Russian cartridge. He's just usin primers and wax. Later all lube grooves were covered as would be right and proper with lead alloy bullets. The key is good shot placement at close range. If they feed and chamber, should be safe. Rounds Per Box: 50 $ 49.99 Add to wishlist Add to cart 142 in stock (can be backordered) 44 Magnum Cowboy .44 Magnum in "Wells Fargo" Ammo Bag! Using a 71/2 Colt Bisley Model chambered in .44 Special, 50 of these were fired at 25 yards. This revolver was chambered in a .44 centerfire, however to accommodate those who had Winchesters and wanted a companion revolver, S&W also chambered the American in .44 Rimfire, used in the Henry and Winchester 1866 Yellowboy leverguns. Deployed military should use stateside address. The heavy recoil and high ammo costs have resulted in a constant supply of lightly used .44 Magnum revolvers since the 1950s. In late 1907 the .44 Russian sired its son, the .44 Special, and was around in late 1955 to see its grandson, the .44 Magnum arrive. While Special cases are usually more expensive than Magnum brass, you can always save your spent brass to save a few bucks. Smith & Wesson engineers addressed the failings by stretching the .44 Russian case by .2 inches to increase its powder capacity. Contest void where prohibited by law. Although the .44 Magnum was originally developed for revolvers, shooters quickly embraced it for rifle shooting. You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. 6 More answers below Diktator Alexander It amazes me how many shooters young and old talk about their .44 Specials or .44 Magnums without having a clue as to their ancestry. Mechanical accuracy has an enormous number of variables. GO BACK. The choice is simple: Buy the .44 Magnum..Hand load to .22 Special specs. I doubt if the round would even go off as the firing pin would hit off center. By It typically produced a velocity of 750 feet per second with 310 foot-pounds of energy. wild bunch GREED & the gamers from IPSC killed the fun. The 44 Russian fired a 246gr bullet at 750fps. Smith & Wesson released their new wheel gun chambered for a more modern .44-caliber cartridge - the .44 Smith & Wesson Special. can be handloaded with the same bullet. But you can shoot 44 Special ammo in it making it enjoyable to shoot. According to physics, the extra propellant packed into that slightly longer .44 Magnum case should generate more recoil. I know 18 such rounds came with my first S&W .44 Magnum in 1968. The shank of the bullet fitting inside the brass case was smaller in diameter than the portion of the bullet in front of the case. Not only is the break-open design simple and safe, but the 44 magnum has very low recoil for the mass of the bullet with about 10-11 ft-lbs being about average. . Ruger offers a couple of 5-shot GP100 models as well as the Blackhawk Bisley in .44 Special, the latter being a subtle nod to Elmer Keith's Revolver No. Shooting heavier bullets causes more buck than shooting lighter bullets. What are you going to do if there's a knockdown target ? I couldnt hit much with it and it had huge recoil, making it uncontrollable for me. When combining these two with a .44 Magnum Carbide sizing die Im not only reliving a major part of sixgun history Im also able to turn out first-class .44 Russian handloads. Get a magnum if you're going to do magnum things, dont if youre not. Dash Caliber He includes several photographs. While .44 Special is more than serviceable for medium to smaller game at modest distances, the reality is .44 Magnum has such a good track record that you might as well not bother. Got a few other issues to deal with .. My wife uses LFC dies in both of her 550's as well as other Lee dies, the only Dillon dies we use are the powder thru funnels so they are compatible with the powder hopper. Handgun Cowboy Action Maybe you're involved with formal, sanctioning organizations for Cowboy Action shooting. Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:29, "Smith & Wesson's #3, Colt's Biggest Rival in the Old West", "American Legends: Those Fantastic .44s! Either way, HSM has you covered. The result was the same velocity with the same 246-grain round-nose lead bullet, affectionately known as a Flying Ashtray due to being large and slow. No purchase necessary. 3. Many shooters find the Magnums recoil difficult to control. Great Brass by a company with top notch customer . While the former has good enough performance to be suitable for self-defense, its not an ideal choice given what else is available on the current market. Their Double Action top-breaks were mostly chambered in .44 Russian too. There is, however, a known phenomenon of shorter cases sometimes degrading accuracy most likely due to gas inefficiency and/or a longer jump to the leade. Their story started in 1872 in what might be called an instance of Russian collusion. You may be thinking of the 44 Magnum or the 44 Special, they will both chamber the 44 Russian, as it is the parent round of both. Most notable were humps at the top of Model #3s grips and odd-looking spurs extending from trigger guards. The .44 Smith and Wesson, based off the .44 Russian was introduced in 1907 for the Smith and Wesson New Century Revolver. In response, Smith & Wesson developed the first double-action .44 Magnum revolver in 1955. Now, almost 70 years later, .44 Magnum is still going strong. The woods are tight around me and generally its tough to see more than a 100 yards around here and that would be considered open country: While theres no doubt the .44 Rem Mag puts a ton more speed and energy downrange, that performance comes with a price. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winner(s). [3] In addition to the S&W-made revolvers, Belgian-, Spanish- and German-made copies were adopted by several European countries and were used until the 1920s. Purchase A PDF Download Of The American Handgunner Sept/Oct 2020 Issue Now! Some people drive without seat belts too. .44 Russian is .429 same as .44 spl, .44 Mag. Can You Shoot .44 Special in a .44 Magnum Handgun? To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. In our SDB we cannot use Lee dies OR regular Dillon dies. Rounds Per Box: 250 $ 239.99 Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Available testing, such as Dr. Gary K. Roberts' data on AR15.com, indicates that .44 Special performs best from a 4-inch (or longer) barrel, and the light-for-caliber, fast-expanding (JHP) loads in .44 Magnum are the best choice for personal defense against humans in that caliber. much lighter than my 1911 in either 38 super or 45acp. The 44 Special fired a 246gr bullet at 755fps. Purchase A PDF Download Of The American Handgunner July/August 2018 Issue Now! I like them both and carry the stainless in the winter. .44 Russian is .429 same as .44 spl, .44 Mag. It was almost immediately rejected because .44 Henry was rimfire the government wanted only centerfires. He offered his hot .44 Special loads through mail order with plenty of success. If you want confirmation that less recoil is better in a fighting cartridge, consider that the FBI ditched the original 10mm Norma load partially because of it. The .44 Mag is a close- to mid-range cartridge. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. What is the Difference Between .44 Mag and .44 Special? (I) Giveaway ends March 20, 2022. No substitutions or transfers to a third party are allowed. The .44 Russian's development dates back to 1870, when Russian General Alexander Gorloff, stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Washington D.C., approached Smith & Wesson regarding the possibility of purchasing a large quantity of its Model 3 revolvers for the Imperial Russian Army. Great article! Stopping the attacker is the goal here, and that doesnt necessarily mean death (although that is often the end result). Factory warranties may apply in some cases. This market demand led to the first mass-produced revolver made specifically for target competition, the S&W New Model Number 3 Target, introduced . In 1957 the company went to model numbers with .44 Mags getting Model 29. View as Grid . Taming its recoil takes some serious effort. SASS has degenerated into a game of dress up for old baby boomers. California is to the United States what Syria is to Russia and North Korea is to China/South Korea/Japan--a Hermit Kingdom detached from the real world and led by delusional maniacs, an economic and social basket case sustained by "foreign" aid so as to not lose military bases. The .44 Russian rds chambered just fine, the .44 Spl. As for four-legged threats, a .44 Magnum with a non-expanding, deep-penetrating projectile is unquestionably the better pick for a backup gun in grizzly country. Both are good shooters with easy to handle recoil in my old hands. SWC with a gas check. Smith & Wesson developed a .44 frame to contain a power-house cartridge, yet retain the level of accuracy demanded by competitive target shooters. Personally speaking, Ive owned and handloaded for a multitude of revolvers for all three of these .44s. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. But in 1956 Keith's efforts culminated in the introduction of the .44 Magnum. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Smith & Wesson's popular .44 Russian cartridge had established a reputation for superb accuracy and was a renowned target load, and they decided to use an improved smokeless powder version as the basis for the new round. With similar ballistics and accuracy of the .44 Russian using the then new smokeless propellant. While some shooters might dismiss the .44 Spl as outdated, this mild-recoiling big-bore cartridge has more to offer than feelings of nostalgia. Contest void where prohibited by law. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Both cartridges still have their places when it comes to self-defense, hunting and sport shooting, but which one will be best for you depends on the respective threat, game or sport in question. They chambered just fine. The .44 Mag uses a stretched-out .44 Spl case. Quad-ported by Mag-Na-Port and put a 500 S&W Hogue recoil absorbing grip on it. Delf Jelly Bryce carried a .44 Special for much of his career, though switched to a 3.5-inch S&W Magnum when he went to work for the FBI. I've 'made' .455 brass but .45 long colt brass is on the thick side when you trim it that short. Some people use a .428 bullet in 44-40 and that same bullet can be used in 44 Russian and .44 Spl-Mag. Contest open to U.S. residents only. So, S&W remodeled the .44 Henry cartridge to centerfire ignition and called it .44/100. .44 Magnum ammo was designed by firearm enthusiast Elmer Keith. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Using a .44 special case the 800fps load requires 5.5 gr of Bullseye. (II) Limit one entry per household. And yet for some reason folks just can't resist trying something just because it will fit, or because it's close enough. Nice article. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. of Universal for just under 760 fps and 1 groups. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. They lengthened the .44 Russian case -.19",. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Some people use a .428 bullet in 44-40 and that same bullet can be used in 44 Russian and .44 Spl-Mag. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O. Several here do what you describe. While plenty of gun guys (and gals) scoff at shooters who complain about recoil, it can have a major effect on accuracy. Colt introduced its solid-frame, single-action Model P in 1873. (II) Limit one entry per household. Starline produces ready to load brass and of course any .429/.430 inch lead bullet between about 180 to 250 grains is usable. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Other revolver events are dominated by the medium bores; Jerry Miculek may run a .44 Magnum faster than you'd believe but remember that you aren't Jerry Miculek. (II) Limit one entry per household. The larger one accepted the case, the smaller one at the front of the chamber accepted the bullet. Great article! There was a guy on here some years ago who regularly shot 44 Russian cases in his 44-40 Henry, using a modified carrier to feed the shorter round. They were ballistic twins. Then in 1956 S&W knocked the gun world on its ear by introducing the .44 Remington Magnum with its introductory vehicle being a strengthened N-Frame. Contest open to U.S. residents only. If they feed, go for it. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Deployed military should use stateside address. In short, there are pros and cons to both .44 Special and .44 Magnum. of Unique yields 790 fps all from a 71/2 Colt Single Action. Hi, I have a .44 magnum carbine and I love it! The all steel Pug has been my EDC for years. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Recreational Shooting. VTI might have some and could use 44R. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. In the mid-1950s, Keith partnered with the Remington cartridge company to create the .44 Remington Magnum, which sat a 260-grain bullet in a longer case and propelled it to 1,200 fps or higher. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load. More selection. The modern cartridge had arrived. Base diameter on Russian is .457. When he got to the unloading table he realized what he'd done we all got a good laugh. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2022. Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to .44 Special is somewhat popular for SASS/CAS (Single Action Shooting Society/Cowboy Action Shooting) events due to its wide availability of factory-loaded ammunition for this purpose. I have a pair of Uberti .44 Russians and back them up with a Colt Single Action. 45 HP; 45 Auto; 380 LONG; 32 S&W Short; 32 S&W Long; 380 Short; 5.75 Velodog . (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. The slower .44 Spl carries less energy. Even for someone of that skill level, his competition handguns are usually chambered for .38/.357 or 9mm. I do believe that this was due to the Russians having a round-nosed bullet design causing them to "tip" a bit from one to another as the spring pressure increased. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Dubbed the S&W Model 29, it was specially designed to handle the new high-pressure loads. The .44 Russian, also known as the .44 S&W Russian, is a black-powder center-fire metallic revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson in 1870. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. Whether youre a serious big-game hunter or just a serious recoil junkie, shooting .44 Mag can deliver a major adrenaline rush. RATS 332, Retired Winter Range Board & TG, ACSA TG, Cowtown, others. The 44-40 chamber is too large(about the same diameter as a 45 Colt case) and bottle necked. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Mar/Apr 2023, P.O. In a high-adrenaline situation, taming that wild recoil takes serious muscle and concentration. With Lymans RN bullets 4.2 grs. That means theres plenty more .44 Magnum ammo and firearm variety. Barrel lengths were reduced from 8 with the First Model Russians to 7 on the Second Model Russians. The result was I had one ragged hole made by 50 bullets. But a .44 pistol to go with it is a good thing too:thumb: I've built much of my preps around the .44 caliber. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. Should I? However, the zippier speed produced by the Magnum definitely gives it an edge in the accuracy/trajectory department. and the case is the same outside diameter. Less powder (you'll notice in in the posder bills too). The .44 Specialor rather .44 Smith & Wesson Specialis essentially a slightly lengthened .44 Russian case loaded with smokeless powder. been EDCing a Charter Arms 4 Bulldog for years. However, that extra of an inch makes for a roomier casing. I believe the man sitting on the car bumper next to Elmer Keith is Roy Weatherby. Accurate, Powerful and Reliable, the .44 Special Really Is Special", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.44_Russian&oldid=1140458460, Ten-X ammunition 200 grain lead round nose and flat point, JMJ Smith Ammo Inc. ammunition 200 grain lead round nose, flat point, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:29. The short round probably will not go into the loading die far enough to crimp the bullet in place. A Russian general serving as a diplomat in America took note of the Model #3 and thought it would be an excellent sidearm for the Czars cavalry. Basically, the faster a bullet is traveling when it contacts the target, the deeper it will penetrate. As for the other three in the 44 family, 44 magnum revolvers will shoot 44 Russian, 44 special, and 44 magnum. The spread was reduced to 14 fps using wadcutters with Clays. The .44mag was made in 1975 and the little .357 is an early eighties model. I'm not set up for reloading .44 Russian, but I would expect that if they were flat-nosed bullets of some type the forward pressure would be more stable and the bullets wouldn't bind up. The .44 Smith & Wesson Special is well over a century old. The Flying Ashtray was, is and will always be the sadly discontinued #4477 Speer 200g JHP. To ensure we had as close to an apples-to-apples comparison as possible, we looked at Noslers load data. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Something's got to give. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Again, the new cartridge was a wonder of innovation (sarcasm intended). I don't paint bullets. All the major bullet manufacturers, including Sierra, Nosler, and Hornady, have multiple options for .429-inch bullets. On 44 WCF its .471. Pistol & Revolver Ammunition. 44 S&W Russian. Although Keith petitioned ammo manufacturers to offer hotter .44 Special loads for hunting, there was understandable concern about what the higher pressure loads would do to older revolvers. I miss shooting them but still have a box and a half sitting on my loading bench. It is also easy to find fresh brass for both cartridges. Below, from left to right: .44 S&W Russian, .44 S&W Special and .44 Remington Magnum. November 23, 2011 in SASS Wire. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. I have a model 329 PD 44 magnum that I put a S&W stainless steel fluted cylinder on and removed the titanium one it came with. 3 revolver had to be changed from the straight bored .44 American configuration to a stepped arrangement which was .457 in at the rear of the cylinder to accept the case, and narrower from the case shoulder forward to give a tight fit for the smaller bore .44 Russian bullet. A 246 grain round nose lead bullet was never referred to nor does it in anyway resemble a flying ashtray. No purchase necessary. Its amazing what a mere 4.4 grains of extra case capacity can achieve. This can be an expensive proposition when you consider the expense of the necessary firearms. The .44 Special is a lengthened version of the .44 Russian cartridge, which was chambered in top-break S&W Model No. [1] The .44 Russian design marked the first use of an internally lubricated bullet in modern firearm ammunition. I use it in, 25-20 (resized from 32-20) , 9MM, 38 Spl, 357 Mag, 40 S&W, 10MM, 44 Russian, 44 Spl, 44 Mag, 45 LC, 454 Casull, 460 S&W and 45-70. An aggressor jacked on adrenaline and/or drugs could swat off several shots to center mass and keep charging. Developed as a big-bore revolver cartridge in the 1950s, the .44 Magnum quickly grew to widespread adoption. You can also shoot a mini shotgun shell in it sometimes called snake shot. 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