Grips for HE .44 No.2 ?

[tinkerunique]

I have a Hand Ejector No. 2 in .44 Spl with 6.5" barrel and would like to get a set of Crimson Trace grips for it. What model (new) has the same frame, so I can get grips that fit ? I use the gun for hunting and would like to place shots "on target". I seldome miss but want better placement of the shot. The open sights are good to 50 yards but I want better. That may sound picky but I want to 'refine' my shots. I've also been invited by a couple guys to shoot with then and they use newer guns WITH optics. Not about to change the heirloom that I have. Also interested in what black powder load to reload 240 gr. cast wadcutters.. Thanks for any info input.

 

[Muley Gil]

You need a set of square butt N frame grips.

If you really want to shoot powder, just load the case with a charge that will slightly compress as you seat the bullet. Generally, a different type of lube works better with black powder, such as SPG.

Paersonally, I would load it with that same bullet over 6.5 grains of Unique.

 

[OFT II]

I really doubt that you will be able to see the laser past 50 years in the day time.

 

[H Richard]

FYI, maybe it's my eye's but I can't see a red laser sight at 10 yds (in the sunlight). It's fine indoors and at night but for my money a waste of money in the daytime. Now, I use red dot sights on several target guns and the dot isn't projected, but you sight through the sight and place the red dot directly on the target and it has allowed me to continue to still be somewhat competitive in bullseye at age 71.

 

[STCM(SW)]

For a BP equivalent load try 5 gr of Trail Boss.
Works in my .44 HE, 1936 & my .44 target from 1927.

 

[Dan M]

Just be aware that the Pre-War N Frames grips were slightly longer than the Post war so you may not get a perfect fit. Take the gun to try them on before you buy.

Dan

 

[tinkerunique]

Much thanks for the input - greatly appreciated. Ther black powder use is a "maybe". The Crimson Trace is (so far) only consideration because I do not want to alter the gun in any way. The grips are easily changed. I know I can take a brush bunny @ 65 yards with a clean shot.The .44 Spl is a rifle cartrige, but in a 6.5" barrel is still lethal on whitetail at 25-75 yards. Hunting in a ground blind in timber.

 

[Muley Gil]

Much thanks for the input - greatly appreciated. Ther black powder use is a "maybe". The Crimson Trace is (so far) only consideration because I do not want to alter the gun in any way. The grips are easily changed. I know I can take a brush bunny @ 65 yards with a clean shot.The .44 Spl is a rifle cartrige, but in a 6.5" barrel is still lethal on whitetail at 25-75 yards. Hunting in a ground blind in timber.

No, the .44 S&W Special is a handgun cartridge, introduced about 1906-1908. It was designed as a longer version of the .44 S&W Russian cartridge, loaded with smokeless powder. The firearm chambered in the .44 Special was the S&W New Century, also known as the Triple Lock.

The .44 Russian was the service round of the Russian military for many years. The Russian was also a premier target cartridge.

 

[Russell Cottle]

As Muley states, the .44spec is a handgun cartridge as opposed to the .44wcf aka .44-40 which was designed as a rifle cartridge later adapted to the handgun. Yes, the .44spec is adequate for deer hunting out to 50-75yds when loaded properly. However, I would caution that such loads might over stress your HE #2.