Post by: Lead ball 54 on October 16, 2020, 12:10:09 PM
Post by: jrebel on October 16, 2020, 12:22:25 PM
With that said....if you are looking to conceal carry a revolver, I would look at the .357 that can also shoot .38. All are sufficient for bad guys but some are better big critters, depending on where you plan to carry it and hunt.
Post by: Stein on October 16, 2020, 12:26:05 PM
You can reasonably shoot small barrel, lightweight .357 where the .44 and larger require more gun and are really not fun in compact versions for hiking and concealed carry.
If it was strictly for hunting or get around AK bears I would go bigger (probably 12 gauge 18" barrel), but for all around lower 48 stuff, I like .357.
Post by: Lead ball 54 on October 16, 2020, 12:34:47 PM
Post by: Bango skank on October 16, 2020, 12:38:46 PM
If your not worried about conceal carry.....I would consider the 454 casull which you can shoot 45 long colt out of. 454 for back woods predator defense and 45 long colt for bad guy protection.
Or a .460 s&w which can shoot all 3. That kind of versatility is nice in times like these when ammo availability is crap.
Post by: h20hunter on October 16, 2020, 01:05:16 PM
Love my 460.
Post by: Bango skank on October 16, 2020, 01:10:41 PM
:yeah:
Love my 460.
Mines sexier :chuckle:
Post by: Pegasus on October 16, 2020, 01:11:48 PM
:yeah:
Love my 460.
Mines sexier :chuckle:
What does that beast weigh when loaded?
Post by: h20hunter on October 16, 2020, 01:15:05 PM
I'd bet 7 lbs loaded, never weighed it.
Post by: Bango skank on October 16, 2020, 01:15:40 PM
Post by: Rat44 on October 16, 2020, 06:07:41 PM
Now carry a SW 69 mostly in the woods.
Small frame,easy to carry and will handle everything from plinking and shot loads to "oow that hurt" stuff.
Post by: b23 on October 16, 2020, 07:01:04 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on October 16, 2020, 07:11:45 PM
Post by: Dirty Mike on October 16, 2020, 07:14:01 PM
Post by: jdb on October 16, 2020, 07:28:55 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on October 16, 2020, 07:42:49 PM
Post by: Alchase on October 16, 2020, 07:51:14 PM
44mag/44 special
I also like the 41 Mag,
Post by: headshot5 on October 16, 2020, 08:03:43 PM
Post by: Rat44 on October 16, 2020, 08:14:07 PM
If Smith and Wesson would make their L-frame 5 shot in 41 magnum I wouldn't need anything else. Until then I guess I'll pack my Smith 69.I am surprised the 41 hasn't become more popular.
That would be a good setup though .
My son has been looking at the 10 mm.
Pretty much a 41 in an autoloader friendly cartridge.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 16, 2020, 08:27:24 PM
Post by: Jellymon on October 16, 2020, 08:30:37 PM
If Smith and Wesson would make their L-frame 5 shot in 41 magnum I wouldn't need anything else. Until then I guess I'll pack my Smith 69.I am surprised the 41 hasn't become more popular.
That would be a good setup though .
My son has been looking at the 10 mm.
Pretty much a 41 in an autoloader friendly cartridge.
Not quite. 10mm can barely match .357 and isn’t close to 41 mag.
Post by: mazama on October 16, 2020, 09:04:17 PM
Post by: Alchase on October 16, 2020, 10:05:48 PM
Was the single worst shooter I ever owned. You could not hit the broadside of a barn from inside the barn.
I won lots of money from people thinking they could shoot, :chuckle:
Biggest turd of a pistol I have owned. :puke:
Post by: Bango skank on October 16, 2020, 10:24:14 PM
Unless you were going to be in Grizzly country, in a revolver, I'd probably opt for one of the 8 shot 357's.
Thats my standard sidearm. Seems like the perfect choice to me. 8 rounds of .357 with a 5 inch barrel. Great all around compromise of power, capacity and shootability.
Post by: Alchase on October 16, 2020, 10:44:02 PM
Unless you were going to be in Grizzly country, in a revolver, I'd probably opt for one of the 8 shot 357's.
Thats my standard sidearm. Seems like the perfect choice to me. 8 rounds of .357 with a 5 inch barrel. Great all around compromise of power, capacity and shootability.
My choice would be a Sig P220, in 10 MM.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on October 16, 2020, 11:09:12 PM
I’d consider a .454 or .460 for even more versatility, but it would have to be in a gun I’d like to carry, and I doubt I’d want to shoot either of those from that sort of gun.
Post by: b23 on October 17, 2020, 12:34:48 AM
Unless you were going to be in Grizzly country, in a revolver, I'd probably opt for one of the 8 shot 357's.
Thats my standard sidearm. Seems like the perfect choice to me. 8 rounds of .357 with a 5 inch barrel. Great all around compromise of power, capacity and shootability.
My choice would be a Sig P220, in 10 MM.
Sig 220's are a great pistol, I have a Scorpion 220 but remember, for this discussion the OP was only talking about revolvers.
I don't know a lot about them but I've always liked the looks of the S&W 329 44mag with the alloy frame and titanium cylinder so unless they're a POS I'd maybe give one of those a look if you have a hankering for a 44mag.
The big bore stuff is cool and they deliver thunderous amounts of fire power but I have a S&W 4in 500mag and the X frame is a beast and a pretty sizeable revolver.
Post by: metlhead on October 18, 2020, 01:56:35 PM
Post by: Lead ball 54 on October 19, 2020, 10:57:57 AM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on October 19, 2020, 11:14:16 AM
At first the kick was quite sharp when I started shooting it since it is so lightweight, Then I changed out the grips to the rubber grips that are supplied with the gun and it is like a completely different gun. Not that I am super recoil shy but now the gun has serious kick still and .44 mag stopping power but I can go to the range and have a 40 round shooting session without any issues. Wood grips more than 10 rounds and I was over shooting it.
As car as .357 or .44 I don't think you can really go wrong. 10mm if you would rather carry a glock or semi auto but you said revolver.
Post by: theleo on October 19, 2020, 12:03:30 PM
Post by: jasnt on October 19, 2020, 12:19:31 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 19, 2020, 01:27:14 PM
45 colt is good if you hand load but normal factory stuff is not plentiful I still think 357mag is the one as long as the big bears aren't in play
Cowboy loads all the way up to Buffallo Bore are available, just not as plentiful as .38 spl and .357 mag. Handloading is always a plus, and the savings really add up in .45 colt.
Post by: HawkCreek on October 20, 2020, 06:40:22 PM
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Post by: Stein on October 20, 2020, 08:08:37 PM
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Post by: Special T on October 20, 2020, 08:10:17 PM
Since you were asking about revolver rounds i have to say 357 because you can shoot a wide variety of ammo, and the lever gun is fun to shoot. IF however you were more determined for some umph and carbine wallop Id say 44 mag. I dont care for strange cartridges. I dont reload but i do buy in bulk when stuff goes on sale. Your not gonna see a big sale on 41mag. :twocents:
I really like this gun, wish i could find one to shoot.
Post by: Igor on October 20, 2020, 08:10:45 PM
.45 Colt if you handload. .43 magnum might have the edge as far as availability if you dont. .357 was a round I tried hard to like and just never could get into it for some reason.
I'm having a hard time finding .43 magnum. Where do you find it ?
Post by: HawkCreek on October 20, 2020, 08:23:00 PM
.45 Colt if you handload. .43 magnum might have the edge as far as availability if you dont. .357 was a round I tried hard to like and just never could get into it for some reason.
I'm having a hard time finding .43 magnum. Where do you find it ?
Its everywhere just mislabeled as as .44 lol
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 20, 2020, 08:33:43 PM
IMO I cant help but pair revolvers with lever guns. Im not sure if its because Ive read too many Louis Lamore books or that pistol caliber lever guns are just so much fun to shoot. Additionally if I only had 2 guns that i had to travel with a revolver and lever gun dont fall into the evil black gun category which is a plus
Since you were asking about revolver rounds i have to say 357 because you can shoot a wide variety of ammo, and the lever gun is fun to shoot. IF however you were more determined for some umph and carbine wallop Id say 44 mag. I dont care for strange cartridges. I dont reload but i do buy in bulk when stuff goes on sale. Your not gonna see a big sale on 41mag. :twocents:
I really like this gun, wish i could find one to shoot.
It's hard not to love the revolver/lever combo.
Post by: Alchase on October 20, 2020, 08:43:14 PM
IMO I cant help but pair revolvers with lever guns. Im not sure if its because Ive read too many Louis Lamore books or that pistol caliber lever guns are just so much fun to shoot. Additionally if I only had 2 guns that i had to travel with a revolver and lever gun dont fall into the evil black gun category which is a plus
Since you were asking about revolver rounds i have to say 357 because you can shoot a wide variety of ammo, and the lever gun is fun to shoot. IF however you were more determined for some umph and carbine wallop Id say 44 mag. I dont care for strange cartridges. I dont reload but i do buy in bulk when stuff goes on sale. Your not gonna see a big sale on 41mag. :twocents:
I really like this gun, wish i could find one to shoot.
It's hard not to love the revolver/lever combo.
Until you shoot a good semi :chuckle:
Post by: Special T on October 20, 2020, 08:45:02 PM
IMO I cant help but pair revolvers with lever guns. Im not sure if its because Ive read too many Louis Lamore books or that pistol caliber lever guns are just so much fun to shoot. Additionally if I only had 2 guns that i had to travel with a revolver and lever gun dont fall into the evil black gun category which is a plus
Since you were asking about revolver rounds i have to say 357 because you can shoot a wide variety of ammo, and the lever gun is fun to shoot. IF however you were more determined for some umph and carbine wallop Id say 44 mag. I dont care for strange cartridges. I dont reload but i do buy in bulk when stuff goes on sale. Your not gonna see a big sale on 41mag. :twocents:
I really like this gun, wish i could find one to shoot.
It's hard not to love the revolver/lever combo.
Until you shoot a good semi :chuckle:
But this isnt a Semi/Carbine thread discussion... I like those as well!
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 20, 2020, 08:49:43 PM
Post by: Alchase on October 20, 2020, 08:59:16 PM
IMO I cant help but pair revolvers with lever guns. Im not sure if its because Ive read too many Louis Lamore books or that pistol caliber lever guns are just so much fun to shoot. Additionally if I only had 2 guns that i had to travel with a revolver and lever gun dont fall into the evil black gun category which is a plus
Since you were asking about revolver rounds i have to say 357 because you can shoot a wide variety of ammo, and the lever gun is fun to shoot. IF however you were more determined for some umph and carbine wallop Id say 44 mag. I dont care for strange cartridges. I dont reload but i do buy in bulk when stuff goes on sale. Your not gonna see a big sale on 41mag. :twocents:
I really like this gun, wish i could find one to shoot.
It's hard not to love the revolver/lever combo.
Until you shoot a good semi :chuckle:
But this isnt a Semi/Carbine thread discussion... I like those as well!
Sorry I can't help myself
Post by: C-Money on October 21, 2020, 08:39:15 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 21, 2020, 10:55:28 AM
My precious.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=195468.0;attach=395397;image)
.45 Colt.
Post by: Igor on October 21, 2020, 11:39:05 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/gq9fqJIl.jpg)
Post by: Special T on April 17, 2022, 08:45:14 AM
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Post by: salish on April 20, 2022, 10:25:59 AM
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 20, 2022, 11:28:03 AM
I have a .44 magnum 329PD and I love the gun. I have it as my backup when archery hunting and sometimes as a CC.Seen a lotta guys carrying these in Montana. I don't know if its better than spray but having both would make me feel better. Surprising light. Tho I think the .357 version weighs half as much.
At first the kick was quite sharp when I started shooting it since it is so lightweight, Then I changed out the grips to the rubber grips that are supplied with the gun and it is like a completely different gun. Not that I am super recoil shy but now the gun has serious kick still and .44 mag stopping power but I can go to the range and have a 40 round shooting session without any issues. Wood grips more than 10 rounds and I was over shooting it.
Post by: kselkhunter on April 20, 2022, 12:04:57 PM
Post by: fly-by on April 20, 2022, 12:49:02 PM
From 38 special with 105 grain cast over 2 grains of Bullseye, to .357 magnum with 180 grain cast over 15 grains of Lil' Gun.
My grab and go woods carry is a 2.5" Ruger Redhawk. If it needs to be hunting legal then a 4 or 5" L-frame.
Post by: logola512c on April 20, 2022, 02:05:38 PM
Post by: HillSlick on April 23, 2022, 02:58:05 PM
However I think my favorite is the .480 Ruger.
Buffalo bore is my favorite ammunition maker by far and they have a great middle ground .45 colt load, 325 grains at like 1,000 fps roughly if I remember. Would do the trick for anything. And they have hotter loads for the .45 colt that are equal or better than a .44 mag.
Behind a stout .45 colt I’d say the above cartridges all are excellent.
357 mag : It’s an excellent round that has proven itself capable of defense against all but the most extreme animals. With a Buffalo bore or Grizzly load I wouldn’t feel undergunned unless I was In Africa. And then only maybe.
.44 mag: The Legendary cartridge that has taken every species of game animal on earth. More recoil than the .357 but not crazy. A good load and your set period.
.454 Casull: *censored*ING BOOM and it’s dead. Significant recoil. Be warned.
.480 Ruger: hear me out, it’s more recoil than a 44 mag but less than. .454. It is an excellent hunting and wildlife defense cartridge. The large bullet diameter doesn’t negotiate with Terrorists, or anything else. IMO it’s an excellent and reasonably shootable round.
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