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Uncle Grinch
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Earlier this year I sold my Ruger Talo flattop 44 Special Blackhawk. I got very good money for it, but had almost immediate regrets, especially seeing all the cast bullets I had stock piled for it, along with the brass and dies. I had to find me another 44 Special and came across a Lipseys exclusive GP100 with a 5 inch full lug barrel. Now I’m waiting on it to arrive at my dealer. Should be here Tuesday…



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Norman Conquest
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The 44 SPL. is a hard one to beat. I love my S+W 2nd model HE in that caliber.
 
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I rather buy a S@W 69 the best of both if needed.
 
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Several years ago when S+W came out with the Thunder Ranch special in 44 spl. I bought one from the S+W dealer at the shot show before they had even hit the market. It was basically a model 24, but had all the charms of the 2nd model HE. Came in a glass topped display case as well.
 
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Mike, congratulations on finding that GP in .44 Special. There is just something about that cartridge that I can't quite define. I currently keep a stainless Bulldog at hand, but it's not in the same class of quality as that Ruger -- or the Smith 69.


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You’re right Bill. As much as I love my 41 Magnums, there is a solid place in my collection for these 44 Specials. Here are some of my cast loads that I used in my Bulldog.



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Nice looking reloads what is the bullet weight and velocity
 
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Indeed, they look like serious business. Just like a slow moving freight train.
 
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That's a dandy looking pistol.
I have never owned a. 44 special but one day I might just happen on to one that I will have to own.
Someday I'm going to learn how to post pictures and let you guys see what I have acquired over the years in my quest.




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Nice looking reloads what is the bullet weight and velocity


Next time I go back upstairs (3 flights! ), I’ll try to remember to look in my log book at the recipe.


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You’re right Bill. As much as I love my 41 Magnums, there is a solid place in my collection for these 44 Specials. Here are some of my cast loads that I used in my Bulldog.



Finally got around to looking up this load. Originally loaded for my late wife’s CA Bulldog. 185 grain wad cutter with 6 grains of Red Dot. It’s a mild load.


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Forget about Roschart; my impression of this is a boat full of beauties in a boat sailing the Caribbean Sea. Wink
 
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I call these 'Garbage cans"


quote:
Originally posted by Uncle Grinch:
You’re right Bill. As much as I love my 41 Magnums, there is a solid place in my collection for these 44 Specials. Here are some of my cast loads that I used in my Bulldog.

 
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
 
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I think a bad guy would be quite immediately impressed to meet one of said wad-cutters entering his thorax.
By the way, Mike, how do you like your GP100?


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Originally posted by Norman Conquest:
Several years ago when S+W came out with the Thunder Ranch special in 44 spl. I bought one from the S+W dealer at the shot show before they had even hit the market. It was basically a model 24, but had all the charms of the 2nd model HE. Came in a glass topped display case as well.


I have it's brother.
 
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Nice pieces, aren't they?
 
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Ive use a 38 wadcutter turned around in my chief special, its impressive, but probably out dated..

44 special is a great caliber, handloaded..


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