44 spl roll call

[Tanners Owner]

I’m a competitive pistol shoot shooter, competing in IDPA, ICORE and ASI. As it’s damn cold outside, I spent some time reviewing some of the videos of my matches. One that stood out was one where for fun, I brought out one of my 44 specials. It was a hoot to shoot.

The more I shoot my 44 specials, the more I enjoy them. They are accurate, have a smooth action, and the recoil with factory rounds & my reloads. Just wish ammo was more readily available and less expensive

So, report to 44 Spl roll call

Obligatory pic of my M24-3 & my M21-4

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I have some.......Both DA and SA........Some short....Some long......Enjoy them all.

 

[71vette]

Just two 44 Specials for me. Have several magnums, but specials only are:

24-3 Lew Horton 3 inch
624 no dash 4 inch

I don’t have a pick of the 24-3. I need to fix that. The 624 had to go back to Smith as it started to develop push-off. The performance center fixed it for me as they are apparently the only people that have the skills to work on the older revolvers anymore. It came back with an awesome trigger.

I do really love 44 special. It’s a joy to shoot and reload.

 

[TJm15.38]

I only have two revolvers in .44 Special; a S&W Model 24 and Ruger Blackhawk. Love 'em both.

 

[dwh]

I prefer double actions but am quite fond of the single action as well.
696 no dash
2nd model HE 6 1/2in
Ruger flattop Blackhawk 5 1/2in
Taurus 441 4in
Charter arms bull dog 3in
Some have gone some have stayed but there’s always at least 1 44spl on hand.

 

[22hipower]

Certainly can't argue with your liking the 44s. I'll post my oldest, my newest, and one in between.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

A scratched up 44 HE 1st Model (Triple Lock) from 1917

https://flic.kr/p/2nuQBAt https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

3rd Model HE 44 (Model of 1926) - Wolf & Klar - 1931

https://flic.kr/p/2n1AhAc https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

696-1 from 1998

https://flic.kr/p/2ok4nSM https://www.flickr.com/photos/194934231@N03/

 

[6GUNSONLY]

4" 24-3. A Ruger flattop .357 converted to .44 Special by John Gallagher. An original 3" Charter Arms Bulldog.

 

[Burnston]

.44 Special is about the only language I speak. What started as a lack of options turned in to a way of living.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I have several.
But I’ll just sing one song.

 

[Chubbs103]

My most recent purchase happens to be a NOS stainless Ruger Blackhawk in .44 SPL. I think I am really going to like it. I ran some handloads through it this weekend and found at least one that exceeds my expectations. The checkered plastic grips are going to have to go. Skeeter loads, plow-handle grip frame, and checkering are not a good mix for me.

I've also got 2nd and 3rd gen Colt SAAs in .44 SPL. (one each).

I guess I need to branch out to double action at some point.

 

[Shotguncoach]

Several in the stable right now. A 624 makes a great bowling pin gun.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Although I enjoy shooting .44 Specials in my .44 Magnums, I only have one true .44 Spl. revolver. It's my .44 HE 3rd Model (Wolf & Klar Model of 1926) ca. 1927. It's been modified and refinished, but it's a fun shooter.

 

[CH4]

I am relatively new to the 44 spl world, but I jumped in with both feet.

24-3
696nd
696nd
396
Ruger Bisley 4.6”

 

[75Vette]

The 44 spl round is a great round, similar to the 45 acp. A big fat bullet moving slow and very manageable recoil. I have several that I keep in my range rotation.
A trifecta of 624s:



3" 24-3 & 24-6:





And a 6" 24-3

 

[ladder13]

USFA

 

[ladder13]

696

 

[ladder13]

624

 

[ladder13]

624 duo

 

[ladder13]

Remlin, sort of….

 

[Grayfox]

I love the .44 Special. One of my favorite cartridges. I currently own 9 of them.
I'm fortunate enough to own all three barrel lengths of the Model 24-3. Examples of all the the pre-model number models and a 696. Plus a Charter Arms Bulldog, just because.