Author Topic: new 44 mag (Read 1591 times)

Jim n Iowa · « **on:** April 20, 2004, 02:17:08 PM »

I want to trade my Taurus m44 8.75" barrel off, for either a Redhawk,Ruger Bisely hunter, or S&W 629 in 7"+ barrels. I want to stay in the 44mag cal. I have a RedHawk 5.5" and am very happy with it, I use it as a carry gun in the field and normally use 44sp in it. I want this piece for hunting Black Bear, Hogs, and deer. I reload 240 -260 hard cast for it now.
Jim

Iowegan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2004, 05:36:55 PM »

Jim, A step in the right direction no matter which revolver you choose. I had a 8 3/8" M-29. Pretty gun, very accurate, but wouldn't hold a candle to the Rugers for being stout. I have a Super Blackhawk 7.5" and a Colt Anaconda 6". The Anaconda is a lot easier to tote, even though it's a boat anchor. It's easy to scope, shoots like a dream and came with an excellent trigger. Can't say enough good about it except maybe the price.

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2004, 09:12:35 PM »

Iowegan, I'm with you on the Anaconda. Its a sweet shoot'n gun and robust as hell. It handles my 336 gr. WLN cast bullets with ease. I've sorta got a notion to pay up for a pig hunt this summer and the big snake will go with me if I do.

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2004, 12:40:59 PM »

I was under the understanding that the Anaconda would not hold up to near max loads as well as the Ruger and S&W in the class with large mfgr's. This is not true?
Jim

TScottO · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2004, 02:25:01 PM »

Ive always been under the impression that colt guns were fragile for their size. Id like to have one just to have but Id rather have a different gun for hunting. Ive purchased two Colt products in the past and both of these guns should have never made it out of the factory.

Ruger and Smith on the other hand have always performed well for me. Im strongly considering buying myself a 5.5 Redhawk in 45 Colt. Of these two brands Smith is my favorite, always has been. Ruger is a little beefier gun but you sacrifice refinement in the process. I would go with the Smith and never look back. I hand load and sometimes push my loads a bit higher than what you can buy over the counter but I enjoy my guns enough that I dont abuse them by pushing them to their limits with pressure. Ive always thought if you wanted more punch then buy a bigger gun.

Good luck in your decision,
Scott

Iowegan · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2004, 06:04:35 PM »

I'd say the Anaconda is at least as strong as the S&W 29/629 but not as strong as any of the Ruger 44's. You can shoot factory power level ammo in it without fear of damage, however, if you like to load extra hot, better stay with the Ruger. I have one in 45 Colt also. It will take loads much hotter than SAA clones but again, not quite as hot as a Ruger. Both my Colts are 6". Pretty heavy gun to tote around but I made a nice high ride holster that really works well and makes the weight less noticable. Excellent guns but a bit expensive

tony212 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2004, 01:27:13 PM »

I've had my Anaconda for almost 10 years now. I shoot it quite a bit. I carry it almost everyday in the fall. I've shot a few bears with it and who knows how many rounds at targets. Its still going strong. Maybe not as strong as a Ruger, but chance are you will never shoot it out
Tony212

Deaf Smith · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2004, 07:08:58 AM »

I have both a Super redhawk and a 629. While the 629 is lighter and handier its also a LOT weaker than a SRK. Mind you its not a weak gun in any sence and its still a 44 magnum and a good one at that but compared its well like comparing a J frame 357 to a N frame 357 both are 357's and will handle any factory loaded 357 but the J frame is 1 gonna kick harder and go out of time quicker than the much heaver N frame gun. When it comes to heavy loads the Redhawk and Super Redhawk are WAY stronger gun and can handle much heaver loads esepcually with 300 grain bullets and heaver. Just a fact of life its a much stronger gun. Personally I like both in their place and don't plan on parting with either.
You already have a 5.5 inch Redhawk why not use that? Its a very strong and accurate 44 magnum and can handle any critter in North America.
Jim L

Larry VeR.458 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 07, 2004, 02:34:19 PM »

I've owned both a S&W 629 6.5" 44 mag, and a Redhawk 7.5" 44 mag. My dad once owned a 5.5" Redhawk, and now owns a 7.5" Super Redhawk. After shooting all of these guns, I've now traded the one pistol on a nifty lever action 44 mag (Marlin) and am awaiting my 7.5" Super Redhawk to come by the end of this week :grin: What I am saying is that out of these 4 choices, I thought the Super 7.5 was not only stronger, but the most comfortable to shoot for me. I may pick up one of those 454's in the same model as well

(most say it's ugly but I like the look as much or more than the standard 44 mag model, and I love the idea of being able to shoot either the hyper 454 or the lovable Colt 45s in the same gun!)

Old Griz · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2004, 06:00:39 PM »

:cb2: I can understand wanting to get rid of the Taurus. Since you already have a Redhawk, I'd go with the Bisley Hunter. I warn you however, once you start playing around with single action handguns, like the Bisley, you'll get hooked. My first .44 was a Bisley. Then I got a Redhawk, a 5.5" like yours. It was a terrific shooter, but it was too late, I'd already been spoiled by the Bisley. I traded my Redhawk for another .44 Bisley. Now I have one with a red dot, one without. And then came the .44 Bisley Vaquero . . . . They ARE addictive. And then if you add Micarta grips . . . oh my. The Bisleys just feel so good in your handespecially if you are used to shooting double action guns, and they are easier to shoot (to me anyway), and really easy to clean!

By all means, unload that Taurus (if you can) and get that Bisley Hunter!

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2004, 05:12:49 PM »

Griz
I may not have mentioned that I have a ss sbh 7.5" in 44, which I like, its that the Redhawk impressed me more. I have had a 629 for a short time but was forced to trade it off for better equipment. Today I traded the Taurus off for the Redhawk 7.5 scoped model. The Taurus shot very well, but I noticed the cylinder was starting to bind, and was never impressed with the finish, this coupled with poor customer service, said its time to move on.
Jim

Old Griz · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2004, 04:56:40 AM »

:cb2: Excellent choice! Nothing more fun to shoot than a good ol' .44! (Unless your carrying two .44s!)

Catfish · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2004, 06:11:42 PM »

I`m a big bore fan. At present I have 3- .44 mags. and 2- .454`s. For a hunting handgun in .44 mag., you can go wrong with the Ruger SBH. I have a 629 which I much prefer for CCW, and a El Droado Arm which is more accurate than the SBH and a Better hunting gun, but they are not made any more and they cost alot more. I have an old 3 screw Ruger that has sold alot of Ruger gun because of the way it shoots, and I`ve taken several deer with it. The New Model Rugers need some trigger work, but they are still good guns.

Jim n Iowa · « **Reply #13 on:** July 01, 2004, 03:31:05 PM »

Well I traded the Taurus for a rh 7.5 scope model. It will need a trigger job, pach grips, and to my surprise a new scope. The Taurus carried a Red Dot which will not fit the Ruger rings. I will send it off to mg-port for some help as I don't think we have any smiths locally that can tune it up.
Jim