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38 special or 44 special for Home Defense/Conceal Carry dilemma
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<blockquote data-quote="ldp4570" data-source="post: 2056027" data-attributes="member: 5168"><p>If your still thinking of the .44, I would look for a revolver that shoots the .44spl. No need to go blasting away with a .44Mag. Granted the .44spl handguns won't be easy to find, Taurus an Charter Arms are the only two still producing them, and I would lean towards Charter Arms Bulldog. Now on the used market you can still find S&W models 24, 624, and the 696 L-frame. Now they won't be cheap, but they will be worth every penny.</p><p></p><p>Loads for the .44spl will be moderate to mild, but will give good results on the receiving end. With the .44 Special you don't have to be concerned with if its a hollow point or LSWC, and actually I prefer a LSWC for its ability to penetrate and to cut a nice .44 caliber hole. Remember a .44spl. running from 800 to 900 FPS is going to give the same performance as a .45ACP. Bullet weights for the 44 are going to run from 165 to 250 grains.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ldp4570, post: 2056027, member: 5168"] If your still thinking of the .44, I would look for a revolver that shoots the .44spl. No need to go blasting away with a .44Mag. Granted the .44spl handguns won't be easy to find, Taurus an Charter Arms are the only two still producing them, and I would lean towards Charter Arms Bulldog. Now on the used market you can still find S&W models 24, 624, and the 696 L-frame. Now they won't be cheap, but they will be worth every penny. Loads for the .44spl will be moderate to mild, but will give good results on the receiving end. With the .44 Special you don't have to be concerned with if its a hollow point or LSWC, and actually I prefer a LSWC for its ability to penetrate and to cut a nice .44 caliber hole. Remember a .44spl. running from 800 to 900 FPS is going to give the same performance as a .45ACP. Bullet weights for the 44 are going to run from 165 to 250 grains. [/QUOTE]
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