Thoughts on the .45LC

[jdb]

imho you are picking the last word in a handgun. it does so many things so well I really cant believe that everyone dosent own one. it hits as hard as the .44 mag. if you want it to, and it does it in a lighter gun. no its not a double action but I highly doubt that the rapid fire capabilities of a double action would do much good in a heavy recoiling gun. personaly I would load it w/ a good cast bullet loaded to about 900 fps shoot the hell out of it.

[jdb]

now after all that I will tell you that my personal b-hawk has the 7 1/2" barrel but the shorted barrel will be the next handgun I buy

[high country]

Having a gun you are deadly accurate with is more important then the size of bullet you missed with. I carry a 45acp often, I know the gun and me very well. I may not bore a tunnel clear through a bull moose....but I could turn his head into a canoe.

[timberghost72]

Having a gun you are deadly accurate with is more important then the size of bullet you missed with. I carry a 45acp often, I know the gun and me very well. I may not bore a tunnel clear through a bull moose....but I could turn his head into a canoe.

Thats another reason I am leaning towards another revolver. I own several 1911's in .45ACP and can shoot fairly well with them but I am finding out that I am much better with a revolver. I also like the single actions better than the double actions.

[Phantom Gobbler]

Here's an opinion from another thread:

"Lots of factory ammo available for both. I'd rather shoot the .45 colt due to felt recoil. The .44 Magnum has a bit of punch. .44 Magnum ammo is a little easier to find, and a little cheaper.  I love the .44 Magnum.  Great all around cartridge for self defense, hunting, target practice, etc.   You can also shoot the .44 Special load for target out of the .44 Mag."

I personally think both rounds are great.  .44 Mag may have the edge if you are headed north or are in Moose country (which are becoming more common in many places in Washington State).    

[dad98684]

i have a 45 blackhawk convertable 7 /12" barrel. i carry it during deer and elk season with some lc p+ home loads for hunting, and load up a ton of 45acp for plinking. i don't think you can go wrong.