Deciding on 44spl or 44acp revolver

[Old Arkansawyer]

I have a Thunder Ranch 44 with 4 inch barrel. Shoots perfect with several different bullets. BTW it has a 44 mag length cylinder, I do not know why. I also do not like moon clips. Ammo can be found at most gun stores but not Walmart or academy sports. Good luck with finding a good 44 special.

 

[ultramag44]

The only answer is both, of course!
.44 Special

.44 Special

.45ACP

 

[moralem]

45 acp, that is what my 1911s are for and 44 special is what my 624 and 24-3 Horton are for.

 

[finesse_r]

There is nothing sweeter in shooting than shooting those big slow moving .45 ACP rounds out of a quality revolver like a 625. Of course shooting a .44 special is pretty close, just more expensive.

 

[diyj98]

I have a Thunder Ranch 44 with 4 inch barrel. Shoots perfect with several different bullets. BTW it has a 44 mag length cylinder, I do not know why.

I'm sure using the standard 44 mag frame size and cylinder length was the cheapest way for them to go.

 

[Peak53]

Here's a clue. Where do your loyalties lie? I notice that the .44 Smith & Wesson Special has a brand name embedded in the cartridge name. The .45 ACP also has a brand name embedded, but shall go unmentioned here.

This realization was all it took for me to make this decision. Seven specials later, I've never felt the need to look back. Mild to wild and all that stuff. And all that in the revolver built to shoot it.

 

[dogngun]

Smith developed the .44 Spl from it's older .44 Russian cartridge. Both of these are extremely accurate and there are a few revolvers around that can shoot them both, as well as a LOT that are for .44 magnum and of course can fire all three. Not all of those revolvers are Smiths...

Ruger TALO Blackhawk .44 magnum...


S&W .44 Spl 21 - 4

 

[shawn mccarver]

If you reload, and can put together some 250 grain Keith bullets at 1,000 foot seconds, give or take, then get the tapered 44 Special, such as the Models 24 or 624, or the Mountain Gun.

If you do not reload, then find the same gun (tapered barrel) in .45 ACP and shoot factory ammo.

I prefer 4 inch barrels for all around use.

 

[eveled]

expect the 45 ACP DA revolvers to diminish in resale value since falling out of favor in competition. .

Please elaborate on this, it is the first I've heard of this. I thought they were all the rage. Thanks

 

[625 Shooter]

Originally Posted by at_liberty View Post
expect the 45 ACP DA revolvers to diminish in resale value since falling out of favor in competition.

Please elaborate on this, it is the first I've heard of this. I thought they were all the rage. Thanks

I believe he is referring to the fact that USPSA changed its rules to allow 8-shot revolvers (S&W M627/629) in Revolver Division. 8-shot revolvers are scored Minor power factor, but immediately became very popular as most folks believe the two extra shots outweigh being scored minor.

In ICORE Limited Division, there was/is no limit on cylinder capacity and there is no Major power factor, so the M627 quickly dominated that division. Recently, however, ICORE added a division called Limited Six, so now the M625 has a home again.

And, of course, the M625 will still be a superb revolver for bowling pins.

 

[Mr.Gato]

.44 special all the way

M624 6":


624 4"


Sherriffs model vaquero .44sp:


24-3 4":


Lew Horton 24-3


Lew Horton 24-3:

 

[weatherby]

Ok who said both ?......It's really not funny