Pitting two magnum revolvers against each other: .357 vs 44 (VIDEO)

[Sanders]

Just how big a difference is it between the two calibers when compared to similar loads from similar wheel guns?

Paul Harrell does the yeoman job of trying to stack the two classic revolver magnum calibers against each other by using commercially available loadings with 180-grain projectiles. To balance the guns, he uses a Smith & Wesson Model 29 in .44 and a companion S&W Model 686-6 in .357 — both big Smiths with 6-inch barrels.

Then comes Chrono data, followed up with a few spicier loadings more catered to the calibers’ performance envelope. And for the masses, there is a round of destructive testing against some $2 concrete cinder blocks and with gross combination targets made of fruit, meat, and fabric. The latter gets kinda nasty:

http://www.guns.com/2018/06/01/pitti...7-vs-44-video/

[THE DUDE]

he's about the only legit guy I watch anymore.

[JD Miller]

So who won 357 or 44 ?

[Sanders]

Originally Posted by JD Miller

So who won 357 or 44 ?

The .41 Magnum -

[JD Miller]

Id like to get a light weight 44 sp

[4thIDvet]

Originally Posted by JD Miller

So who won 357 or 44 ?

Oh JD for God sake that is so simple to answer. The 44 magnum is the most powerful handgun on Gods green earth. Dirty Harry stopped a freight train with the big iron. Made criminal bad guys wet their pants.
"Are you feeling lucky punk."
But great video and I was super impressed with the penetration of both rounds with the soft points hell even the hollows. Don't think I really would want to get hit with either of them.

[JD Miller]

Originally Posted by 4thIDvet

Oh JD for God sake that is so simple to answer. The 44 magnum is the most powerful handgun on Gods green earth. Dirty Harry stopped a freight train with the big iron. Made criminal bad guys wet their pants.
"Are you feeling lucky punk."
But great video and I was super impressed with the penetration of both rounds with the soft points hell even the hollows. Don't think I really would want to get hit with either of them.

Well 4thIDvet,,, Reason I asked is cause I own several 44 mags and 45s that I have killed freight trains, charging water buffalo and stopped gay pride parades with,,,,,,, but I own no 357- 38s




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[4thIDvet]

Originally Posted by JD Miller

Well 4thIDvet,,, Reason I asked is cause I own several 44 mags and 45s that I have killed freight trains, charging water buffalo and stopped gay pride parades with,,,,,,, but I own no 357- 38s




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Frigging A JD. .357s are for sissies. Real men pack heat with the devastating 44 mag. Dang weapon stops a Griz dead in its tracks.
When in doubt pull your .44 mag out.

[buzgun]

I liked that meat target.....very interesting information.

[THE DUDE]

almost all of his videos are eye openers.



BUT... he doesn't make you sleepy.

[CDawg]

Great video. ...and it's always nice to watch someone who shoots double action revolver well. I recently watched another of his videos comparing .44 magnum lever guns and 30-30 lever guns. That one was good too. I have one or more of all those guns, which made it more interesting.

[Pogo]

Originally Posted by Sanders

The .41 Magnum

I've always liked the. 41Mag. But I've never owned one.

[44044]

Guns are Bad...

[Pogo]

Originally Posted by Sanders

http://www.guns.com/2018/06/01/pitti...7-vs-44-video/

I bet that guy's hands are sore from firing that many .44 Magnum cartridges in a day. I've found that a
single action seems to not hurt as bad as a double action.

I have a Smith & Wesson model 629 Mountain Gun. And even with Hogue grips the perceived recoil is harder with it
than my Ruger .44 Magnum Blackhawk Flat Top.

BTW, I took this picture with my new phone. Not too bad. I do need to clean the fingerprints off my gun.

Ruger Blackhawk .44 Magnum 6.5 Barrel by John Danley, on Flickr

[Sanders]

Originally Posted by Pogo

I've always liked the. 41Mag. But I've never owned one.

Same here.

I like the flat shooting, hard hitting round, but I can do a whole lot more with my .44.