Model 28-2 is transitioning to a 44spl

Try it sometime. I learned to shoot with my Dad's HD, the low recoil allowed me to develop my skills without being intimidated by all the fuss a .357 puts up. Learning at that level allowed me to become the magnum happy fool I am today!
But I'm already a magnum happy fool! :)

Shooting .38 special from an N frame isn't really about matching the gun and load. A 4" 38/44 HD is just a great chunk of steel revolver with visual appeal and great balance. I have two and love them. Wouldn't sell them for more than they are worth :)
Fair enough. Like I said, I've never shot one.

...that's because you haven't shot real .38-44s from a Heavy Duty or an Outdoorsman...

A 158 LSW at 1100+ fps isn't a .38 Special or even a +P. They are in the 28k psi area...
Nope, I admit I haven't - haven't had an opportunity to shoot anything through one - never even held one.

BUT, isn't a 158gr LSWC at 1,100fps basically the same as a moderate .357 load? If not, how is it different, or better?
 
I like the recessed cylinder

This was a pre model Highway patrolmen

Now sports a 6" 45 barrel and a recessed 44 mag cylinder I reamed 45 Colt, my favorite big bore cartridge

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I have a 357 cylinder I reamed to 44 special, looking for a barrel

I really like the recessed cylinder, reamed to 45 Colt,, very neat gun...
 
I knew you would have to weigh in on this

357 converted to 44 Special…
That’s a Capital Idea


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Another Gentleman who I consider a "guru", (sorry for the term) of the 44 Special conversion,, I'd really love to come look through you gun closet, LOL... anyway,, I don't have a single round of 44 special anywhere on the place?? all mine are chambered for 44 mag...

So I've been having 44 special dreams again, damn Shooting Times!
 
I like the recessed cylinder

Freezing cold, offhand at 15 yards with some Skeeter loads. I look forward to shooting in the warmth and with deliberate shots to see how this old dog can shoot!

Beautiful, as much as I would like the 5" barrel, what you've got is gorgeous, and it's yours! I'd leave it and enjoy it!
 
Ya know, it’s all in how you want to look at it.

It’ll still be grandpops gun.
If that Bible Thumping Cop retains all the old parts, the gun can be returned to 357. It’s a cool idea in my opinion. By doing so, you get to connect with the Old Timers that have come before us.

I’ll never understand the disrespect for the 357 tho. The you want REAL 357 ballistics? Go to the Buffalo Bore websight.
 
Ya know, it’s all in how you want to look at it.

It’ll still be grandpops gun.
If that Bible Thumping Cop retains all the old parts, the gun can be returned to 357. It’s a cool idea in my opinion. By doing so, you get to connect with the Old Timers that have come before us.

I’ll never understand the disrespect for the 357 tho. The you want REAL 357 ballistics? Go to the Buffalo Bore websight.

I'll always keep the original parts to Grandpop's gun.
 
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