A Dumb 44 Question

[conchmariner]

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]

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]

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

 

[conchmariner]

Thanks much OKFC05.

 

[Spotteddog]

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!