44 spec carry ammo

[cheslerfive]

I went through the ammo cabinets today looking for the 44 spec. I found some 240 grain Triton Quik Shok fragmenting rounds I don't even remember purchasing and some Glaser Silver. Are either one of these going to be more effective than the Blazer 200gr "Flying ashtray" I currently carry. Use is from a 2 1/2 inch barrel,inside the house distances(less than 25 feet).
Thanks for your thoughts

 

[cheslerfive]

I went through the ammo cabinets today looking for the 44 spec. I found some 240 grain Triton Quik Shok fragmenting rounds I don't even remember purchasing and some Glaser Silver. Are either one of these going to be more effective than the Blazer 200gr "Flying ashtray" I currently carry. Use is from a 2 1/2 inch barrel,inside the house distances(less than 25 feet).
Thanks for your thoughts

 

[GatorFarmer]

I'd probably opt for the Blazers, or even a standard lead SWC over either of those choices - leaning towards adequate penetration and a decent sized hole.

 

[zercool]

Might be worth looking at the offerings from Buffalo Bore also - I know the selection of .44Spl is pretty thin most places, as they lean towards the cowboy shooters.

 

[Andy Taylor]

Of the mentioned loads I would go with the Blazer. Although I run the Win silvertips in mine.

 

[44forever]

Federal offers a lead SWC-HP, kinda like the FBI load on steroids. The bullets are soft enough to give some expansion even at reduced velocities.

 

[Pondhill]

Don't forget about doubletap ammo.

 

[38-44HD45]

I keep either Blazer 200gr. Gold Dots or Lawman 200 gr. Gold Dots in my self-defense .44 Specials. Ballistics are about identical, and are excellent. Double-Tap or Buffalo Bore, assuming your gun and wallet are compatible, are even better. (Actually, Double Tap is usually no more expensive, sometimes less, than Speer.)

 

[Centenniel]

CorBon makes an excellent 165 grain JHP load for the 44 Special.

 

[enidpd804]

I love Corbon, but even they make a watered down 44 spl. Double Tap would be my choice.

Edited to say-If it functions well in your revolver...

 

[Mule88]

I currently carry the blazes as well, but the 165 corbons are very good too.

 

[Spotteddog]

It's a caliber where if your running anything except the lame 246 grain lead round nose, she'll do her damnedest to get the job done for you with a good hit.

 

[44forever]

In .44 special, I prefer big, heavy bullets at moderate velocity. If I want more velocity/power, I'll pack the magnum.

 

[moxie]

Since you are inside a house, the fragmenting round has merit. An option I like is load the first three with Glasers and the last two/three with Blazers.

 

[Pisgah]

To tell the truth, for ranges less than 25 feet I'd be willing to load my .44 blindfolded from a mixed bowl of those three loads. My choice of a carry load is the Georgia Arms round with the 200 gr. GDHP, but at base I doubt the shortrange effectiveness of any of them would be disappointing.

 

[babarracing]

I use 200 gr WW silver tips. In my 3 inch MDL 24 for the bedroom. They're not going anywhere but into the Bad Guy/Gal. Silver tips in wheelguns are good. And most often the one SD 44 SPL round you find in my neckm of the woods.

 

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