thinking of getting a 44mag

[jeepster]

im going to be purchasing a revolver in the next month or so, and im pretty set on the ruger blackhawk in 44mag, but, ive seen some others out there, the ruger super redhawk looks good, but im not a fan of double action. when i think of revolvers, my mind instantly goes to the rugers but i know there is many other manufactures out there. what would be some other guns to consider? i want to hunt with it (island deer mostly), and im looking to have it be something to carry around in the backwoods... 44mag seems to be the right cartridge for around here... id love some input

[carpsniperg2]

The 44mag will work great for deer and bear. I like the 454 casull a little better myself, I have shot the black hawks and super reds. I like the way the super redhawks shoot a lot better and like the grip a lot better as well. Double action is nice and has it's advantages over the single. If you are rolling on the ground with a bear last thing you want to do is try to cock the hammer

[rasbo]

smith model 629 classic awesome gun well balanced,it is double action,ported
6inch

[44 Flattop]

Tough to go wrong with a .44 mag SA.  Especially Ruger.  I've owned them and have been shooting them and packin' 'em for near 40 years now and never had one let me down.  I've killed so many grouse, deer, elk, bear, coyotes and a multitude of other critters that I couldn't list them.  I never wanted for more power simply because I've never recovered a cast bullet from an elk, they all exited.  Tough to need more oomph than that. 

44

[CAMPMEAT]

One thing about the 454 is, you can buy 240 grain ammo which shoots like a 44, or you can buy the 300 grain which kick like a 454. That's what I did.

[CAMPMEAT]

There is a Stainlees Ruger 7 1/2 inch 44 mag for $575 on www.spokaneguntrader.com
Ya snooze, ya loose.

[jeepster]

Double action is nice and has it's advantages over the single. If you are rolling on the ground with a bear last thing you want to do is try to cock the hammer

yeah thats definatley something ive been thinking about, which is why i am also considering the redhawk

One thing about the 454 is, you can buy 240 grain ammo which shoots like a 44, or you can buy the 300 grain which kick like a 454. That's what I did.

yeah i was watching a youtube review of the 454 casull and they were saying it can also shoot the 45lc as the 44mag can do 44special, can anybody back that up?

[CastleRocker]

I've had several (still have three of them) 44 revolvers and it comes down to what you are going to use if for.  When I'm going to be doing a lot of walking, I pack the 4" S&W 329.  Really light, and shoots VERY well!  If I'm hunting I have my old trusty 10 1/2" Super Blackhawk.  (It has whacked 13 deer and 2 elk  for me over the years).  I put different grips on it about 25 years ago.  I have an old 629 that just feels nice to me and I see no reason to sell it.

I've always wanted a 454 Casull, but it's hard to find one that I want without a muzzle brake.  I don't like muzzle brakes.  I do believe you are right about the 45 LC in the 454, but I've got no experience with it.

[mebco09]

If you are rolling on the ground with a bear last thing you want to do is try to cock the hammer

You are pretty much toast if you are rolling around on the ground with a bear

But if you find yourself there.....

Just make sure that the front sight on your pistol is ground down so that when the bear shoves it up your a$$, it won't hurt so bad

[carpsniperg2]

If you are rolling on the ground with a bear last thing you want to do is try to cock the hammer

You are pretty much toast if you are rolling around on the ground with a bear

But if you find yourself there.....

Just make sure that the front sight on your pistol is ground down so that when the bear shoves it up your a$$, it won't hurt so bad

I know 2 diffrent guys that are friends that rolled around with a bear on  the ground and won

[carpsniperg2]

One thing about the 454 is, you can buy 240 grain ammo which shoots like a 44, or you can buy the 300 grain which kick like a 454. That's what I did.

yeah i was watching a youtube review of the 454 casull and they were saying it can also shoot the 45lc as the 44mag can do 44special, can anybody back that up?
[/quote]

Yes you can shoot 45lc threw the 454casull. I shoot a raging bull in 454 casull it has been a good gun. I still have a few guns that I like better then it. I will make you a good deal if you want it

[C-Money]

My friend has a 44mag 4 5/8'' Ruger Blackhawk. It shoots great and my friend loves it! I like to shoot it too, though the recoil get old to me after about 10 or 15 rounds. I went with the Ruger Blackhawk in .357 mag in 4 5/8''. I can stack shots on top of each other with that .357. I love the blackhawk, as it is very tough, and very dependable and very accurate! I vote Blackhawk!

[ing]

what about a 460 S&W?  I think you can shoot 454 Casull and 45 LC thru them.  I'd stick with the Blackhawk though.  I've got two, great guns.

[carpsniperg2]

yes the 460 can shoot all 3. They are nice guns as well.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Quit thinking and do it! Can't go wrong with a 44!