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Bob Wright · May 28, 2013, 08:23 PM

Well, the original post didn't specify what type of revolver, just a .44 Magnum, for the possibility of having to defend himself against a disturbed beer.

I countered with the .45 Colt in a Ruger. I love the .44 Magnum cartridge in both Smiths and Rugers, though at my age I am leaning towards the single action sixgun. But from my experience, while the .44 Magnum beats everything else all hollow (except certain wildcats in custom sixguns) for long range performance, the old .45 Colt, loaded heavily as I stated, is just the ticket for up-close-in-your-face smashing power.

And as I assumed from the original post, he wanted something more portable than a shoulder/chest carry rig.

So I'll make no amendments to my original statements.

Bob Wright

May 28, 2013, 08:23 PM	#27
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	Well, the original post didn't specify what type of revolver, just a .44 Magnum, for the possibility of having to defend himself against a disturbed beer. I countered with the .45 Colt in a Ruger. I love the .44 Magnum cartridge in both Smiths and Rugers, though at my age I am leaning towards the single action sixgun. But from my experience, while the .44 Magnum beats everything else all hollow (except certain wildcats in custom sixguns) for long range performance, the old .45 Colt, loaded heavily as I stated, is just the ticket for up-close-in-your-face smashing power. And as I assumed from the original post, he wanted something more portable than a shoulder/chest carry rig. So I'll make no amendments to my original statements. Bob Wright