Looks like your missing about 5 inches from your barrel.
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).
Better?
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no problem! they are a joy to own and shoot
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.
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.
Try out a 500 S&W.