Ammunition
Review: Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman Loads
Buffalo Bore Ammunition uses the motto “Strictly Big Bore – Strictly Business.” Just the same, Buffalo Bore offers loadings in…Read More >
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.44 Magnum Ammunition and Firearms
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Ammunition
Magnumitis: How to Know When the Gun Is Just Too Much
You won’t find “Magnumitis” in the dictionary. The term was coined as a derisive nickname for the tendency of shooters…Read More >
General
The Single Action Army and the Bisley Advantage
The Colt Single Action revolver was a sensation when it was introduced. Building on Colt’s reputation for durable fight winning…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Taurus Tracker 44
Forjas Taurus (translated: Taurus Forge) is a Brazilian company now very familiar to American shooters. In 1941 it produced its…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Smith and Wesson Combat Magnum
A sensation when first introduced, the Combat Magnum became one of the most popular handguns of all time. In terms of power, accuracy, and fit and finish, few modern service pistols equal Smith and Wesson’s best revolver. At the time of its introduction, the Combat Magnum was the world’s lightest .357 Magnum revolver. Truly, the Combat Magnum was the revolver everyone wanted and arguably the finest service revolver ever fielded.
Firearm History
Dirty Harry’s Hogleg — S&W Model 29 .44 Magnum
If ever there was a firearm that should receive title billing in a movie, it was the Smith and Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum used in Dirty Harry. The synergistic combination of Eastwood’s inimitable presence and the Model 29’s unparalleled power created an enduring cinematic icon. At a time when the Age of Aquarius threatened to castrate American virility, Dirty Harry gently reminded the world that we Americans were still the baddest boys on the block.
Ammunition
The General Purpose Handload
The Shooter’s Log is often asked about the ‘best’ handgun load. Unfortunately, many correspondents fail to share the intended mission of the load. The mission has a strong influence as to the desired bullet weight, velocity, and penetration. As an example, you may be perfectly happy to run the .44 Special or .45 Colt with a 255-grain SWC at 700 fps for cowboy action or target practice. If hiking in country in which the big cats or bears may be more than a nuisance, the same bullet up to 1,000 fps would be a better choice.
Ammunition
Top 10 Non-45 1911 Cartridges
The editor of Cartridges of the World 14th Edition picks his top-10 non-45 chamberings for the 1911.
Firearms
The Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum
The Ruger Super Blackhawk has become an American Icon. Dirt tough, affordable, powerful and the product of Yankee technology this is a great hunting handgun. Discover why it has been such a long lasting staple in gun cabinets everywhere.
Firearms
Big Steel — The Taurus M44 .44 Magnum
The Taurus M44 .44 Magnum combinedf with .44 Special ammunition is a perfect weapon to protect your home. It’s also hard to beat when defending yourself against animals. Reliability, accuracy and power at a fair price … a hard combination to beat. Read this post for the details on range results and the best ways to practice using this heavy duty revolver.