OK to shoot Buffalo Bore heavy .44 special out of a S&W 24-5 or Colt SAA?

kcub · October 28, 2012, 08:40 AM

per BB it is ok in any .44 spl revolver except long term use in the Charter Bulldog

https://www.buffalobore.com/index.ph...duct_list&c=17

Are there any other non-anemic .44 special factory loads to consider that aren't as expensive?

kahrguy · October 28, 2012, 11:16 AM

Federal has a 200gr lead swc hp that would be a viable for handguns or shooters that can't handle high energy levels for a defence load. Its not so much about the velocity with lead semi wad cutter hp , they just work.

non-anemic , Corbon defence line. 165gr at 1050 fps. No warning for revolvers

Webleymkv · October 28, 2012, 11:36 AM

Both the S&W M24 and Colt SAA are large frame .44 Specials and, as such, are a good bit stronger than smaller framed guns like the Charter Arms Bulldog, Taurus 445, Rossi 720, and S&W x96 series. Because of this, I would not hesitate to fire the heavy .44 Special ammunition offered by boutique ammo houses like Buffalo Bore, Double Tap, or Grizzly in a newer S&W N-Frame or Colt SAA (I would be hesitant to fire such ammunition in a gun more than about 50 years old though).

DFrame · October 28, 2012, 01:57 PM

Webleymkv makes a lot of sense. I also would avoid using such ammunition in older guns. I would have no qualms about using it in modern, quality guns from Colt and S&W.

gak · October 28, 2012, 02:42 PM

Kcub said:
"Are there any other non-anemic .44 special factory loads to consider that aren't as expensive?"

My go-to: Georgia Arms www.georgia-arms.com 200 gr RNFP and JHP. Good stuff. Mid to late $20s/per50 + ship. Get enough (at least a few bags = better ship $) and the total price is even more reasonable. New brass, not reloads. "Heat" wise, I'd categorize as less than BB, but more than "big name factory"--or just right.

October 28, 2012, 08:40 AM	#1
kcub Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2010 Posts: 879	OK to shoot Buffalo Bore heavy .44 special out of a S&W 24-5 or Colt SAA? per BB it is ok in any .44 spl revolver except long term use in the Charter Bulldog https://www.buffalobore.com/index.ph...duct_list&c=17 Are there any other non-anemic .44 special factory loads to consider that aren't as expensive?

October 28, 2012, 11:16 AM	#2
kahrguy Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2012 Posts: 354	Federal has a 200gr lead swc hp that would be a viable for handguns or shooters that can't handle high energy levels for a defence load. Its not so much about the velocity with lead semi wad cutter hp , they just work. non-anemic , Corbon defence line. 165gr at 1050 fps. No warning for revolvers Last edited by kahrguy; October 28, 2012 at 11:23 AM.

October 28, 2012, 11:36 AM	#3
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,406	Both the S&W M24 and Colt SAA are large frame .44 Specials and, as such, are a good bit stronger than smaller framed guns like the Charter Arms Bulldog, Taurus 445, Rossi 720, and S&W x96 series. Because of this, I would not hesitate to fire the heavy .44 Special ammunition offered by boutique ammo houses like Buffalo Bore, Double Tap, or Grizzly in a newer S&W N-Frame or Colt SAA (I would be hesitant to fire such ammunition in a gun more than about 50 years old though). __________________ Smith, and Wesson, and Me. -H. Callahan Well waddaya know, one buwwet weft! -E. Fudd All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures. -J. Caesar

October 28, 2012, 01:57 PM	#4
DFrame Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2008 Location: central Illinois Posts: 453	Webleymkv makes a lot of sense. I also would avoid using such ammunition in older guns. I would have no qualms about using it in modern, quality guns from Colt and S&W. __________________ Mark Lane to William Buckley: "Have you ever referred to Jessee Jackson as an ignoramus?" Buckley: "If I didn't, I should have"

October 28, 2012, 02:42 PM	#5
gak Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2005 Posts: 2,715	Kcub said: "Are there any other non-anemic .44 special factory loads to consider that aren't as expensive?" My go-to: Georgia Arms www.georgia-arms.com 200 gr RNFP and JHP. Good stuff. Mid to late $20s/per50 + ship. Get enough (at least a few bags = better ship $) and the total price is even more reasonable. New brass, not reloads. "Heat" wise, I'd categorize as less than BB, but more than "big name factory"--or just right. Last edited by gak; October 28, 2012 at 02:48 PM.