A Dumb 44 Question

conchmariner · #1 01-16-2009, 01:26 PM

I've seen ammo referred to as .44 S&W@Special and .44 Rem@Magnum. Are these the same as regular .44 Special and .44 Magnum?

conchmariner · #2 01-16-2009, 01:26 PM

I've seen ammo referred to as .44 S&W@Special and .44 Rem@Magnum. Are these the same as regular .44 Special and .44 Magnum?

OKFC05 · #3 01-16-2009, 01:29 PM

Sure. Whoever first makes the cartridge gets to name it, but other companies often omit the manufacturer's name in reference.

conchmariner · #4 01-16-2009, 01:32 PM

Thanks much OKFC05.

Spotteddog · #5 01-16-2009, 01:53 PM

AND! They also get to "describe" it! Which is part of the reason (today anyway) a .38 is actually a .357", and the .44 is actually a .429", among others. If you find it confusing your not alone? Some of us have spent 2/3's of a lifetime trying to nail down the disparate details of it, and aren't finished yet!