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44 Special… keeps coming back!
12 February 2023, 20:03
Uncle Grinch44 Special… keeps coming back!
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…
Shoot Safe,
Mike
NRA Endowment Member
13 February 2023, 09:03
Norman ConquestThe 44 SPL. is a hard one to beat. I love my S+W 2nd model HE in that caliber.
13 February 2023, 16:01
p dog shooterI rather buy a S@W 69 the best of both if needed.
14 February 2023, 08:48
Norman ConquestSeveral 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.
14 February 2023, 17:10
Bill/OregonMike, 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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14 February 2023, 17:24
Uncle GrinchYou’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.
Shoot Safe,
Mike
NRA Endowment Member
14 February 2023, 20:50
p dog shooterNice looking reloads what is the bullet weight and velocity
15 February 2023, 09:06
Norman ConquestIndeed, they look like serious business. Just like a slow moving freight train.
16 February 2023, 00:56
cal30 1906That'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.
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16 February 2023, 02:00
Uncle Grinchquote:
Originally posted by p dog shooter:
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.
Shoot Safe,
Mike
NRA Endowment Member
20 February 2023, 21:02
Uncle Grinchquote:
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.
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.
Shoot Safe,
Mike
NRA Endowment Member
09 May 2023, 09:49
Norman ConquestForget about Roschart; my impression of this is a boat full of beauties in a boat sailing the Caribbean Sea.
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.
10 May 2023, 08:45
Norman ConquestBeauty is in the eye of the beholder.
11 May 2023, 18:16
Bill/OregonI 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?
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author
14 May 2023, 17:04
buckeyeshooterquote:
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.
15 May 2023, 09:32
Norman ConquestNice pieces, aren't they?
19 May 2023, 04:31
AtkinsonIve 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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