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Since we are talking handguns, does anyone else find the .44 mag easier to shoot than the .357? I love my 686 but I think, for me, the various .44's that I have shot seem to have a different kind of recoil. The .357 recoil feels "sharper" and more abrupt than the .44. I realize that some of that has to do with weight and barrel length but I do notice a general difference between the two in felt recoil.
 
w.t. anderson said:
Good pick on the Ruger - simple, rugged, reliable, stainless, but I'd still think about the calibre - a .44 or .45 together with a Kephart.
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Since I can`t buy anything new, I ha to pick one I already own, otherwise I would like to get a short barrel .45 SA.
 
outdoorsfan said:
Since we are talking handguns, does anyone else find the .44 mag easier to shoot than the .357? I love my 686 but I think, for me, the various .44's that I have shot seem to have a different kind of recoil. The .357 recoil feels "sharper" and more abrupt than the .44. I realize that some of that has to do with weight and barrel length but I do notice a general difference between the two in felt recoil.
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That's my limited experience as well. I think most of the .357's I've shot have been significantly lighter than the .44's I'm used to (which are Ruger Redhawk's and Blackhawk's). The weight of the gun makes a significant impact IMO.
 
outdoorsfan said:
Since we are talking handguns, does anyone else find the .44 mag easier to shoot than the .357? I love my 686 but I think, for me, the various .44's that I have shot seem to have a different kind of recoil. The .357 recoil feels "sharper" and more abrupt than the .44. I realize that some of that has to do with weight and barrel length but I do notice a general difference between the two in felt recoil.
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Call me a wuss,but I've had 3 Blackhawks,1 Super Redhawk,1 Dan Wesson,1 Contender & 1 Anaconda in 44 & could only shoot the Anaconda worth a damn & it was Mag-na-ported.
Something about the 44s recoil doesn't like me.
On the other hand I haven't shot a .357 I didn't like.
1 Blackhawk,1 Dan Wesson,2 Security Sixs & my latest the GP100.
I had a Bisely Blackhawk & regular Blackhawk in .41 & could shoot them no problem too.
Damn 44 mag.,it just don't like me!
I've also had a Contender in 30-30 & an Encore in 7mm-08 that I could shoot no problem.
Damn 44 mag.,it just doesn't like me I say! :rolleyes:
I think my next Blackhawk will be a 45.
Damn 44s............... :)
 
Interesting that you guys have varied experiences, must be partially a personal thing. Besides calibers, I've found individual guns are kind of like that too. I have a friend that had a Walther PPK that he just could not hit anything with but I found his gun to be really accurate for me.
 
outdoorsfan said:
Since we are talking handguns, does anyone else find the .44 mag easier to shoot than the .357? I love my 686 but I think, for me, the various .44's that I have shot seem to have a different kind of recoil. The .357 recoil feels "sharper" and more abrupt than the .44. I realize that some of that has to do with weight and barrel length but I do notice a general difference between the two in felt recoil.
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Yes, I've noticed that the .357 has more muzzle blast when using factory ammo. However, I've loaded up some safe but warm handloads in .44 magnum that were absolutely brutal.
I think the ammo makers hold back a bit with the .44.



Dave
 
I love the big S&W J Frame .357s, and no, I am in the crowd that feels like the .44 magnum is harder on the hand than the .357 or, get this, than my .500 Magnum.

The .500 has a wraparound grip, and the N frame is big and heavy - My .500 has the long target barrel on it, and thus the recoil, while significant (of course) is not as jarring on the hand. I reload my own and use 350 grain bullets, btw.

Shooting hot handloads from my friends .44 Mag made me chatter my teeth no matter how I braced for the shot!

All are fun, but the .357 is rather tame with a beefy wheel gun in my experience.

Going short-barrel in any magnum will step up the felt recoil and the flash-bang, and make the firing harder on the hand, again in my fairly limited experience.

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mqqn
 
I have several handguns in .357 and in .44, both single action and double action. I only shoot my reloads in each one and accuracy is normally my number one goal when developing a new load. To me the difference in recoil I feel is based as much on bullet weight as anything. I spent a lot of time thinking about John's question only considering guns that I own. I chose my S&W 686 because of it's accuracy with a variety of bullet weights and ease of concealment when necessary. My second choice was either my Ruger Single-Six with LR and Mag cylinders or this S&W 329. It's a handful with a heavy bullet over a lot of powder but with lighter bullets and moderate powder charges it is a lot of fun to shoot. I have worked up a heavy load "just in case" but most of the time shoot 180 gr JHP bullets.
 
I`m going to say the .44 magnum kicks less for me, even with the 3" barrel. I only shoot it DA, which seems to kick less than when I shoot it SA. The one gun I used to own that really seemed to kick, was a J frame S&W in .357.
 
outdoorsfan said:
Since we are talking handguns, does anyone else find the .44 mag easier to shoot than the .357? I love my 686 but I think, for me, the various .44's that I have shot seem to have a different kind of recoil. The .357 recoil feels "sharper" and more abrupt than the .44. I realize that some of that has to do with weight and barrel length but I do notice a general difference between the two in felt recoil.
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I've often noticed the same thing. I also find the sharper recoil of a 9mm much harsher than the smoother recoil of a .45. I always thought it was just me.
 
Just one? 1911...:D


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Hi tiburon -

Beautiful LBC - just outstanding. I could see how you would not want to let that one out of your hands.

What his thread proves is that we need to have a gathering where we can shoot!

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mqqn
 
mqqn said:
Hi tiburon -

Beautiful LBC - just outstanding. I could see how you would not want to let that one out of your hands.

What his thread proves is that we need to have a gathering where we can shoot!

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mqqn
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That's for sure Andy! I want to shoot some of these great guns you guys have! Maybe the Buffalo in early May?!!?!?!
 
Glock 23
If you had solid cast bullets you could "theoretically" knock down a big critter. You could probably get a magazine of solid lead through the barrel before you had issues. I carry three magazines with 155 Speer gold
Dot. 2 magazines with 180 FMJ if I need to just punch holes.
 
Had a colt anaconda in 45 long colt. Could load it hot, or load it mild, and it was incredibly accurate. Of course in a moment of pure stupidity, I sold it. Really regret it, favorite handgun of all time for me. If i need a gun to trust the life on, got to go with a 40 caliber Glock. just what I know, and it always goes bang and where you want it to go.
Dan
 
you guys love your revolvers around here lol. john I love the single six 22 you had pictured. killer little gun.

and I love that blade you have in the picture with the "boss's" custom glock. Love the blade shape
 
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