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I am not very familiar with the "flattops" Blackhawks, but I expect you could safely increase the .44 Special in one, well beyond the somewhat anemic factory ammo. I wouldn't recommend trying to make a magnum out of it, though.
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The .44 Special flattops are on the medium frame just like the New Vaquero. No different except for the top strap  . Yes they can easily be loaded 'hotter' than anemic factory .44 Special loads. Remember the .45 Colt flattop (and New Vaquero) is capable of at least 23K psi loads (.45 ACP certified). So when you go down to .429 from .452 ... You can see there is more wiggle room. Just an FYI. But yes, buy a Magnum (large frame) if you really want to shoot Magnum level loads. Stick to standard to 'warm' .44 Special loads in the medium frame (BH flattop or New Vaquero).
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A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.
Last edited by rclark; April 20, 2024 at 07:44 PM.
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