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Sgt.Fathead · December 27, 2007, 06:06 PM

This is a two stage question, folks:

1) I just got a NIB New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum and so bought some American Eagle .44 Magnum SJSPs and then wanted some .44 Specials. Kid at the ammo counter of the local shop said they didn't have and specials and then I noticed two boxes labeled "S&W .44 Special". Kid said they were not the same as .44 Specials and being both confused and in a hurry, left.

Poking around on the internet, I see that the .44 Magnum was [I]created from![I]this S&W .44 Special....damn. So, I can use them in my S/Blackhawk, right?

I am a former Marine and have zero experience with any handgun cartridge beyond .45 ACP but what I've gained by reading and asking. Pity the poor 0331!

2) I have had it and am going to post another thread entitled:

How Do I Get Started Reloading?

December 27, 2007, 06:06 PM	#1
Sgt.Fathead Junior member Join Date: March 3, 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,637	.44 Question from .357 Guy This is a two stage question, folks: 1) I just got a NIB New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum and so bought some American Eagle .44 Magnum SJSPs and then wanted some .44 Specials. Kid at the ammo counter of the local shop said they didn't have and specials and then I noticed two boxes labeled "S&W .44 Special". Kid said they were not the same as .44 Specials and being both confused and in a hurry, left. Poking around on the internet, I see that the .44 Magnum was [I]created from![I]this S&W .44 Special....damn. So, I can use them in my S/Blackhawk, right? I am a former Marine and have zero experience with any handgun cartridge beyond .45 ACP but what I've gained by reading and asking. Pity the poor 0331! 2) I have had it and am going to post another thread entitled: How Do I Get Started Reloading?