.44mag is usually anything but meh. But Fiocchi manages to make it mediocre. Penetration: 28.6″ Retained weight: 239.4gr Max expansion: 0.534″ Min expansion: 0.523″ Velocities in fps: 874 878 885 898 877 Average: 882.4 StdDev: 9.6 Min: 874 Max: 898 Spread: 24 If you [Read More…]
We shoot HSM .44mag 300gr XTP ammunition from a Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum with a 4″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure velocity, penetration, expansion/fragmentation, and retained weight. Buy it at Ventura Munitions: Guns in this video: S&W Model 69 [Read More…]
The Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan is Ruger’s definition of a back country “pack gun” used as personal protection against bear and other large mammals and predators. It comes in .44, .45LC/.454 Casull, and .480 Ruger. As a testimony to its effectiveness, there are verified claims that [Read More…]
The Desert Eagle XIX handgun is one of the more peculiar handguns of the late twentieth century for a variety of reasons. Most handguns introduced in the civilian and military markets are earmarked for a specific purpose, whether that be a polymer reliable Glock or a [Read More…]
Mr Revolver argues that the .44 Magnum is the worlds most versatile handgun caliber … I know this is going piss-off many of my readers but before moving on to your other favorite firearm blogs take a deep breath and continue reading. Keep in mind I am not saying [Read More…]
I’ve been fascinated by the big-bore snub nose revolver ever since the early 80’s when I read about a woman who rotated the tables on a would-be rapist. When he grabbed her, she grabbed a .44 out of her purse and ensured he would never harm anyone ever again. The [Read More…]
Taurus has introduced two new revolvers. The first, the Taurus 405, is the first Taurus revolver to be chambered in .40 S&W. Its chamber holds 5 rounds and uses Taurus Stellar moon clips. The gun has a 2″ barrel, is available in blue or stainless finish and [Read More…]
Talo and Colt have teamed up to produce a limited edition of the SAA Colt P1750 chambered in . 44 Special. The revolver features a 6.5″ barrel, scaled rosewood grips, a special roll mark and a deep Colt blue finish. 200 will be made. The MSRP is $1459.
I always like to see old gun designs put back into production. The original Model 180 AutoMag pistol is going back into production after being discontinued about twenty years ago (please correct me if I am wrong). An Alaskan firm called Auto Mag Company, not in anyway [Read More…]
This video me a good laugh. It must have been damn scary! The owner of the unlucky Ruger Redhawk has been discussing the incident on the WeaponsCache forum.
Hickok45 says in his latest video: “70,000 rounds and counting through this baby … its been in a shop a lot lately”. That is impressive. [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ]
The Automag was a revolutionary pistol when it was invented. It is recoil operated and uses rotating bolt similar to the AR-15. Despite the gun being a commercial failure (it cost far more to make than the sale price), it was the inspiration for the Desert Eagle and the [Read More…]
The original Mare’s Leg Pistol was a shortened .44-40 Winchester 1892 lever action rifle which featured in the ’50s TV series Wanted: Dead or Alive. Its distinctive design featured a cut down butt stock, shortened barrel and large cocking lever loop. Since [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson have produced a Model 629 revolver to commemorate Alaska’s 50th anniversary of Statehood. The 4″ barreled gun will be available chambered in .44 Magnum or .44 Special. A very nice look piece and with enough power to keep hungry bears at [Read More…]
Wheel gun aficionados are likely to be appalled at these “21st century” single action Shooting Master series revolvers from USFA (U.S. Fire Arms) that will be on sale next year (2009). There is not much information out there but they will be available in [Read More…]
In May (2008) I blogged that Winchester were going to offer reduced recoil .460 S&W. features a 250-grain jacketed hollow point bullet, a muzzle velocity of 1,450 feet per second (fps) and an impressive 1,517 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. Muzzle energy is a function [Read More…]
This is crazy and really goes against all firearm safety rules. Still, they do prove that a .308 is not enough to knock you down, although it makes perfect sense. Obviously the shock and internal damage of a bullet entering the body with no energy absorbed and [Read More…]
Winchester has launched a reduced recoil .260 S&W for hunting. They claim it has 50% less recoil than a regular .460 S&W cartridge. The reduce recoil comes at a cost of approx. 34% less muzzle energy. The press release: For 2008, Winchester Ammunition offers a [Read More…]
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