New Revolver...hand cannon

[Hop]

Funny you should ask that doddg because I shot my 45 LC 1873 Cattleman tonight @ the Indy Arms league then shot my 44 Mag S&W 629. I did swap off the S&W rosewood grips for some rubber Hogue grips but the recoil was still noticeably more stout from the 44.

 

[Nsw550]

Looks like your missing about 5 inches from your barrel.

Better?

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[Dead Duck]

Oh Ya!
I prefer full lug but that will do.

 

[223 Gunner]

I do like a nice pair of .44's

 

[doddg]

doddg - The difference is two fold. A 410/45LC has that push of a recoil impulse. 357/41/44/500 magnum have IMHO a much more abrupt recoil. Thud versus wack...Judge has a big heavy frame that absorbs a lot of that recoil.

1. In my limited experience, what you are saying reminds me of what others have said about the difference between the .45 and the .40 acp, with the .40 being "snappier."
2. I definitely get the "heavier frame that absorbs" point. On my level, the Smithsnubbie beat me up (middle finger really took alot of punishment, and when I put on the Delta grips (strangely angled ones, but effective in solving problem) which provided more "absorption:" problem solved.

44 magnum loads can vary greatly as do recoil characteristics of the platform and the individual. Hard to give a straight answer beyond; considerably more recoil.

3. "Considerably," will do. It is why I won't buy a .357 magnum on a small frame: I'll stick with a simple old-fashioned 38 special round.

Let's put Mgderf analogy in different terms. Imagine me throwing a marble into your palm - that's a 22. Now; imagine Aroldis Chapman throwing a baseball into your gloved hand - that's a 44 magnum. The glove you chose relates to the characteristics of the firearm. Take the glove off and catch an Aroldis Chapman fastball - that's SW 500 Magnum...trust me. I've bare handed fast baseballs and 500 magnums. Neither I chose to repeat (until I find a 4" compensated 500 SW at a great price).

4. Great analogy: well done. Thank-you for your patience!

 

[doddg]

Better?

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1. If you know me at all, you know how this pic of all that stainless steel just turns my head!
2. thanks for posting it! WOW!!!

 

[doddg]

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[Nsw550]

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no problem! they are a joy to own and shoot

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I'm still looking for an 8 3/8 Taurus Raging Bull. Like that long, heavy, full lug barrel to shoot straight and tame recoil.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to get any of you to come off of one for 5 cents.

 

[indiucky]

I shot my 629 4 inch with a deer grenade and those skinny little rosewood secret service grips..

Once...I like the way they feel with 44 specials and light 44 magnum reloads but dyammm they are tough with those 300 grain monster loads....

 

[Mgderf]

I'm still looking for an 8 3/8 Taurus Raging Bull. Like that long, heavy, full lug barrel to shoot straight and tame recoil.
Unfortunately, I can't seem to get any of you to come off of one for 5 cents.

Mine's not for sale either

 

[Tombs]

Excuse my newbie inexperience, but how does the Judge (410/Colt Long) compare?
It is the biggest beast I ever shot: took it to the range and immediately came home and ordered bigger grips for it.
It should be illegal to sell with the original grips: shame on Taurus, and I do not have a weak grip.

.410 000 buck is pretty similar to a 32acp in energy levels.(per pellet)

That judge with a LONG barrel will achieve about 330ftlbs of energy with 000 buckshot, the most destructive load you can put in it.

That 44 magnum achieves 900+ftlbs of energy, with mild practice ammo.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

Ouchkabibble. It looks a mite rough on the wrists and ears, I should think. I wouldn't want to be shooting that down a dark alley.

 

[Robert Richardson]

Try out a 500 S&W.

 

[Tombs]

Try out a 500 S&W.

Small reasonably light revolvers in just about any magnum cartridge are going to be about as punishing as a full sized 500S&W. The 329PD comes to mind as a gun that's far more punishing even though it's only 44 magnum.

I got a shocker and a half with my light profile barreled 686, after years of thinking 357 didn't have all that much recoil, and having shot 454 casull regularly for a long time, it's the first gun I've ever shot that made me bleed.