Author Topic: single action .44 mag? (Read 7323 times)

victorcharlie · « **on:** July 22, 2012, 05:25:54 AM »

What are my options?

Ruger? Anyone else?

kynardsj · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2012, 05:31:53 AM »

Well let's see.................there's Ruger and oh yeah, there's always Ruger. SBH, BH or Vaquero. All can be had in a 44 mag. JMHO

spruce · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2012, 11:46:28 AM »

EAA Bounty Hunter is available in .44 mag with 4 1/2 or 7 1/2" barrel, fixed sights.

m-g Willy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2012, 03:59:48 PM »

Uberti made them awhile back.I had one and they used a grip like the 1860 army on it.
Like an idiot I let it get away .

snapdragon · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2012, 04:26:20 PM »

I use Ruger old Vaqueros in 44 Mag when I want to shoot my Marlin 44 Mag in a match.

Graybeard · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2012, 05:10:01 PM »

Freedom Arms Model 83.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2012, 05:29:52 PM »

The old Sauer Colt's clone was pretty well regarded, IIRC. I almost bought one in the late '70s(?) in 44Mag.

popplecop · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2012, 02:01:53 PM »

Pretty hard to beat a Ruger Super in 44 mag. I have an old one with a 5" barrel, fluted cylinder and a round trigger guard. This handgun has been with me on many deer hunts, standing or slow walking deer within 50-60 yds. is meat in the freezer. Years ago it was the only gun I carried while hunting jackpine thickets. Age and diabilities now have made me more of a trail sitter, but still it goes in my backpack.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2012, 01:30:09 AM »

got to agree. A 4 5/8s or 5.5 inch super is hard gun to beat for the money. Sure it aint no 83 fa gun by a long shot but then you can buy 5 of them for the same price.

44 Man · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2012, 03:15:27 AM »

Yup, I agree with Lloyd again. I had an 83 done up as a Magnaport Stalker and another as a Predator. With the open sights on the FA 4 3/4", I couldn't shoot any better with that than my Ruger 5". It's a great gun, but I'll take the Ruger as a belt gun for a lot less money. I do have an old Hy Hunter (same as Hawes) made by Sauer in the 70's and I have a lot of fun with it. But not with full loads! It has the old Colt style grip and it beats my fingers up a lot! That extra 1/8" that Ruger set the grip back from the trigger guard makes all the difference. 44 Man

gcrank1 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2012, 03:27:02 AM »

You guys got me thinkin' maybe this 'new' to me '75 S-BH ought get the barrel bobbed to 5ish" now..............

Scibaer · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2012, 11:22:58 AM »

if you want a SA in 44 mag.. you can get any make and model offered.. just so long as its a ruger

Blackhawker · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2012, 11:46:38 AM »

Haven't read all previous posts (lack of time at the moment) but if you're not dead set on a .44, you might consider getting a 45 colt instead. Many more options with loads and bullets etc.

I have both and I MUCH PREFER the .45 Colt. Just my opinion though. Don't want to upset any .44 fans out there either.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2012, 12:05:59 PM »

Hey! we shouldnt 'fan' either caliber

.........

Graybeard · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2012, 05:47:17 PM »

I have no Ruger SBH and am not sure that I have ever owned but one and never fired it. I won it at the last White Oak Annual Handgun Hunt in the drawing and sold it without firing it. It was purdy as all the guns Kenny at Magnaport does but I've shot the SBH owned by others before and really didn't much care for it.

Now I do have Ruger BHs in both .44 Special and .45 Colt and .45 Colt/.45acp. I like them quite well. All three are 5.5" guns and while I can shoot them almost as well as I can my FA83 .44 Magnum with factory irons the Rugers sure pale when I scope the FA83 and it is easy to do that. I keep it with the irons most of the time tho but from time to time put the scope on.

Nuttin wrong with the Rugers I've gotten in the past few years and for the money they are good bargains but they aren't in the same class as the FA guns. They sure are a lot cheaper tho.

HGunner · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2012, 02:46:52 AM »

Since you asked about other gunmakers I would also say Freedom Arms. They are awesome revolvers but much more expensive. As I've mentioned on a previous thread, I don't think you can beat a Ruger Bisley Blackhawk in 44 magnum for an iron sight hunting gun. It's a heck of a gun for the money and you'd have to be awfully good to outshoot it offhand. If it's a general purpose belt gun then the shorter barreled Super Blackhawks would be nice as they are quite a bit lighter. They are not as comfortable to shoot with full house factory ammo such as Hornady Custom 240 XTP but they would be great loaded down to 1100-1200 fps.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:00:44 AM »

Does it have to be 44 Mag? How about those nice 44spl's; I know there are at least a couple here I'd love to have.

Blackhawker · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:18:09 AM »

Have you looked into BFR's? They make a nice tight revolver that is based on the Ruger Blackhawk frame/dimensions. I'm not a fan of the big ugly rubber grip but I've seen them with wood or other type grip as well. Also, being that they're based on the Ruger Blackhawk frame, I believe you can fit any aftermarket grip on one. The price is about $300 to $400 over a new Blackhawk but I think the fit and finish is much better. (if you like stainless steel that is).

http://www.magnumresearch.com/Firearms/Magnum-Research-44-Magnum-Revolver-5-inch-Barrel.asp

Like FA and Ruger, I believe they are made in the USA too, which is an added bonus.

Chas. · « **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2012, 08:23:34 AM »

I'll second the BFR. I have 2 but I also have several Ruger's.

Bigeasy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 06, 2012, 10:25:24 AM »

Another vote for the Rugers, especially for the money. I own four of them in 44 mag, and they just plain work. Pictured is my favorite woods carry gun.

Larry

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2012, 12:39:03 AM »

dont know if they still do it or not but ruger used to allow you to send in a gun and have a differnt lenght barrel installed on it fairly cheaply as long as it was at least at one time a barrel lenght they used on them from the factory.

Quote from: gcrank1 on August 21, 2012, 03:27:02 AM

You guys got me thinkin' maybe this 'new' to me '75 S-BH out get the barrel bobbed to 5ish" now..............

onegunred · « **Reply #21 on:** October 07, 2012, 05:24:39 AM »

This past summer I had contacted Ruger about a barrel change on 1 of my SBHs, I no longer have the $$$ amount they told me but barrel, labor and shipping to and from was about $400. I elected not to do it and just swapped guns instead. I do have a Liberty model that was cut down to 5.5" 30 years ago and it is my most desired gun, great balance, I wish I had 10 more like it.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 08, 2012, 05:26:38 AM »

Ive been playin' with this 7 1/2"er lately and, although I do tend to favor shorter barrels, this is my only long barreled CF and its growin' on me. I just made a gun show score of some commercial cast .430 x 240s and it likes them just fine with a 44Spl. equiv. load (I know, its a woos load for most, but I like it).
Ive never had a .44 that wasnt a shooter (mid '70s my 1st S-BH, then a S&W 6"29, a 1st mdl Redhawk, S&W 624 44Spl., 2 Charter Arms Bulldogs 44Spl. and now this S-BH). All shot about any decent load better than me, almost too easy to find a load really.
I got this one on a whim, it was there and so was I feelin' flush and I knew the reloading stuff was in the cabinet. What really tripped me over the edge were the positive comments here that you cant go wrong with most Rugers. They usually work well and hold their resale if you buy used right. There are more expensive guns and I could lust after a 'real' Colt's, though the Freedom Arms sure look nice to me, but a Ruger will suit me fine until (if) one of those dream machines comes along at the right price.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #23 on:** October 08, 2012, 11:31:47 PM »

wow last i heard they were only charging about 150 to do it.

Quote from: onegunred on October 07, 2012, 05:24:39 AM

This past summer I had contacted Ruger about a barrel change on 1 of my SBHs, I no longer have the $$$ amount they told me but barrel, labor and shipping to and from was about $400. I elected not to do it and just swapped guns instead. I do have a Liberty model that was cut down to 5.5" 30 years ago and it is my most desired gun, great balance, I wish I had 10 more like it.

nickE10mm · « **Reply #24 on:** October 12, 2012, 07:48:40 AM »

I just paid the remainder on my NIB Ruger SBH Bisley Hunter today.... Can't wait to get it next week!!! Gotta buy some dies and bullets, too ...

gcrank1 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2012, 08:54:39 AM »

If you want to shoot lead (IMHE) go large, .430 min., .431 and up if needed.

damienph · « **Reply #26 on:** October 19, 2012, 06:23:23 AM »

I think that a 4 5/8" stainless Ruger SBH is hard to beat for the price. I've never owned a Ruger handgun that wasn't a good shooter; some better than others but all good. My SBH:

flexjr · « **Reply #27 on:** November 27, 2012, 05:50:39 PM »

how about the abilene, seville, or el dorado line of single actions? they aren't made anymore, but were very well made revolvers.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #28 on:** November 28, 2012, 04:49:51 AM »

May be hard to find parts or someone to even work on them; as good as they might be, stuff does happen. The Ruger is a 'given' for sure and certain. I am still pretty amazed on the reasonable prices Im seeing on used Rugers (if you shop around and/or hit the gun shows); a lotta bang for the buck.

45-70.gov · « **Reply #29 on:** November 28, 2012, 05:15:10 AM »

Quote from: damienph on October 19, 2012, 06:23:23 AM

I think that a 4 5/8" stainless Ruger SBH is hard to beat for the price. I've never owned a Ruger handgun that wasn't a good shooter; some better than others but all good. My SBH:

looks like a black hawk ...NOT SUPER BLACK HAWK
look at big easys gun..that is the super blackhawk
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