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Keltyke · December 3, 2008, 11:09 AM

"I don't even want to think about what it would feel like out of a snubby revolver."

A big +1 on THAT! It's gonna hurt.

"Its just a matter of how you load it."

If you have to download it to shoot it, you take away the advantage of the "hand cannon" round. Just get a smaller caliber to begin with. It's like buying a .357 mag, and shooting .38 spcls, in it. Why get the .357 to begin with?

This is not a good PD gun for concealed carry (or even for open). Even the snubbies are big-framed and heavy. The recoil will make multiple shots difficult. The blast and muzzle flash at night might temporarily blind you.

Personally, I wouldn't shoot a .44 mag. in anything less than a 4" and a 6" would be preferable.

December 3, 2008, 11:09 AM	#10
Keltyke Junior member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 2,933	"I don't even want to think about what it would feel like out of a snubby revolver." A big +1 on THAT! It's gonna hurt. "Its just a matter of how you load it." If you have to download it to shoot it, you take away the advantage of the "hand cannon" round. Just get a smaller caliber to begin with. It's like buying a .357 mag, and shooting .38 spcls, in it. Why get the .357 to begin with? This is not a good PD gun for concealed carry (or even for open). Even the snubbies are big-framed and heavy. The recoil will make multiple shots difficult. The blast and muzzle flash at night might temporarily blind you. Personally, I wouldn't shoot a .44 mag. in anything less than a 4" and a 6" would be preferable.