.44 Magnum VS .44 Magnum - Page 2

IDAHO83501 · June 1, 2010, 04:17 PM

Even with a 4" barrel, I'd still choose the Redhawk. Double action, is a little faster, and the Blackhawk rolls your hands too much for a quick accurate 2nd shot........

TX Hunter · June 1, 2010, 06:19 PM

Whats so funny about my statement?
Double Action Revolvers are faster to load, and you never know, you may be atacked and have a chance to reload.
Say there are more than one bear, you kill the first, and another one is closing in on you.
I see the swing out cylender as an advantage in a life and death situation.

troy_mclure · June 1, 2010, 06:55 PM

i have a 7.5" super blackhawk, i would prefer a redhawk but with a 5.5" barrel.

davlandrum · June 2, 2010, 10:32 AM

TX - I have never in my life heard someone use reload speed in the context of a bear attack.

If you have time for a reload, you are not under attack, and the thought of trying to reload while being used as a pinata is just hysterical.

With a closing speed over 30 MPH, you are going to be doing some serious shooting just to empty a cylinder if you are trying to aim at all.

Of course, the last three rounds you probably won't have to aim too much

TX Hunter · June 2, 2010, 07:13 PM

Then perhaps a Cap and Ball Revolver, or Double would be good for a Bear Atack.LOL

Huntress · June 2, 2010, 07:18 PM

I own an S&W custom shop 44 mag "snubby" revolver.
This is a real monster!
As time goes on I will begin to show pics of my toys

ZeroJunk · June 2, 2010, 09:03 PM

I don't think I would worry much about reloading either. The hunter being mauled that I mentioned managed to get one shot off before the bear knocked him down and started chewing on him.

David said there was 10 inches of snow on the ground and the bear was kicking black dirt in the air coming after the man so hard.

TX Hunter · June 3, 2010, 08:35 PM

ZERO JUNK,

I guess the Single Action would work alright.
I like the feel of them better, and to me they are much better looking.
I just worry about making a reload.

2rugers · June 4, 2010, 03:14 PM

Yeah, cap, ball and black powder so he can't find you in the smoke cloud.

efield · June 4, 2010, 03:36 PM

My vote is for the Redhawk. Double action for flexability (Can be used DA or SA) and 4" barrel for portability. (That 7" barrel would be tedious to carry around.)

Legionnaire · June 4, 2010, 06:00 PM

Love my SBH, but between the two you've listed, for the application you specified, four-inch Redhawk. A good compromise would be a 5.5" RH. But I'd definitely go DA.

FP2000H · June 5, 2010, 07:53 AM

All things being equal, the slightly longer barrel will give the bullet more velocity which can't be a bad thing. Also, in the event you get to use your sights, you'll increase your margin for error since the longer sight radius will improve accuracy. I'm not convinced the extra 1.5" will result in a slower draw. I think that is entirely up to the shooter and their skill level. I saw a discontinued blued Redhawk in the configuration I'm speaking of some months back (with wood grips, too) and it looked stunning. Out in the elements, SS all the way with goodyear grips.

Single action is cool, but when four legged large mammals are involved, I'd feel a lot more confident with DA.

rodwhaincamo · June 6, 2010, 03:03 PM

For protection I feel a barrel of no more than 6" is necessary for a quicker draw. Mine is 4" long.

June 1, 2010, 04:17 PM	#26
IDAHO83501 Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 337	+ 1 for Redhawk Even with a 4" barrel, I'd still choose the Redhawk. Double action, is a little faster, and the Blackhawk rolls your hands too much for a quick accurate 2nd shot........ __________________ The next time someone asks you " What do you know ? " Respond with a smile and say " A frogs ass is water-tight."

June 1, 2010, 06:19 PM	#27
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	Davelandrum, Whats so funny about my statement? Double Action Revolvers are faster to load, and you never know, you may be atacked and have a chance to reload. Say there are more than one bear, you kill the first, and another one is closing in on you. I see the swing out cylender as an advantage in a life and death situation.

June 1, 2010, 06:55 PM	#28
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	i have a 7.5" super blackhawk, i would prefer a redhawk but with a 5.5" barrel. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

June 2, 2010, 10:32 AM	#29
davlandrum Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Lane County Oregon Posts: 2,547	TX - I have never in my life heard someone use reload speed in the context of a bear attack. If you have time for a reload, you are not under attack, and the thought of trying to reload while being used as a pinata is just hysterical. With a closing speed over 30 MPH, you are going to be doing some serious shooting just to empty a cylinder if you are trying to aim at all. Of course, the last three rounds you probably won't have to aim too much __________________ U.S Army, Retired Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do. -Potter Stewart Last edited by davlandrum; June 2, 2010 at 10:33 AM. Reason: typos

June 2, 2010, 07:13 PM	#30
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	MR DavelDrum, Then perhaps a Cap and Ball Revolver, or Double would be good for a Bear Atack.LOL

June 2, 2010, 07:18 PM	#31
Huntress Junior Member Join Date: June 2, 2010 Location: West Coast Posts: 11	I own an S&W custom shop 44 mag "snubby" revolver. This is a real monster! As time goes on I will begin to show pics of my toys

June 2, 2010, 09:03 PM	#32
ZeroJunk Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Location: Browns Summit NC Posts: 2,589	I don't think I would worry much about reloading either. The hunter being mauled that I mentioned managed to get one shot off before the bear knocked him down and started chewing on him. David said there was 10 inches of snow on the ground and the bear was kicking black dirt in the air coming after the man so hard.

June 3, 2010, 08:35 PM	#33
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	ZERO JUNK, I guess the Single Action would work alright. I like the feel of them better, and to me they are much better looking. I just worry about making a reload.

June 4, 2010, 03:14 PM	#34
2rugers Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2005 Location: texas Posts: 762	Yeah, cap, ball and black powder so he can't find you in the smoke cloud. __________________ Pain Is The Quickest Teacher 2RUGERS AKA "HALFCOCKED"

June 4, 2010, 03:36 PM	#35
efield Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2009 Location: Peoples Republik of Kalifornia Posts: 125	My vote is for the Redhawk. Double action for flexability (Can be used DA or SA) and 4" barrel for portability. (That 7" barrel would be tedious to carry around.) __________________ A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. -Rudyard Kipling-

June 4, 2010, 06:00 PM	#36
Legionnaire Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2000 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,503	Love my SBH, but between the two you've listed, for the application you specified, four-inch Redhawk. A good compromise would be a 5.5" RH. But I'd definitely go DA. __________________ Cogito, ergo armatus sum.

June 5, 2010, 07:53 AM	#37
FP2000H Member Join Date: October 18, 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	I sy go with a 5.5" Redhawk if you can All things being equal, the slightly longer barrel will give the bullet more velocity which can't be a bad thing. Also, in the event you get to use your sights, you'll increase your margin for error since the longer sight radius will improve accuracy. I'm not convinced the extra 1.5" will result in a slower draw. I think that is entirely up to the shooter and their skill level. I saw a discontinued blued Redhawk in the configuration I'm speaking of some months back (with wood grips, too) and it looked stunning. Out in the elements, SS all the way with goodyear grips. Single action is cool, but when four legged large mammals are involved, I'd feel a lot more confident with DA. __________________ You have the right to be offended.

June 6, 2010, 03:03 PM	#38
rodwhaincamo Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,246	For protection I feel a barrel of no more than 6" is necessary for a quicker draw. Mine is 4" long.