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The .44 Magnum was an immediate commercial success. The direct descendants of the S&W Model 29 and the .44 Magnum Ruger Blackhawks are still in production, and have been joined by numerous other makes and models of .44 Magnum revolvers and even a handful of semi-automatic models, the first being produced in the 1960s. [12]
S&W's production of a large N-frame revolver in .44 Magnum began in 1955; the Model 29 designation was applied in 1957. [2] At the time of its introduction, the Model 29 was the most powerful production handgun. There were a number of custom calibers that were more powerful, as in the old Howdah pistols of the 19th century.
.357 Magnum.44 Magnum.454 Casull: 6 Italy: 1997-2005 Mauser Zig-Zag: Mauser: various 6 German Empire: 1878-1896 MIL Thunder 5: MIL, Inc..410 bore.45 Colt.45-70 Government: 5 United States: 1992-1998 Modèle 1892 revolver: Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne: 8mm French Ordnance: 6 France: 1892-1924 Nagant M1895: Nagant Tula Arms Plant Izhevsk
Pages in category ".44 Magnum firearms" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.44 Magnum; A.
The Bulldog is a 5-shot traditional double-action revolver designed by Doug McClenahan and produced by Charter Arms. It was introduced in 1973. The Bulldog has been available for the .44 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges. It was a top-selling gun during the 1980s and it is considered to be Charter Arms' trademark weapon. [4]
The most well-known is the .44 Magnum which uses a 0.429 to 0.430 inch diameter bullet, depending on jacket or cast. Though less common than the smaller .38 caliber family of cartridges, the caliber is popular with many shooters and the .44 Magnum in particular facilitated the rise of handgun hunting .
Built on a new and heavier ‘MM' frame, the Anaconda was brought out to compete with .44 Magnum contemporaries such as the Smith & Wesson Model 29, the Sturm, Ruger & Co. Redhawk and Blackhawk, and the Dan Wesson Firearms Model 44.
Announced in 1979, the Redhawk began shipping to customers in 1980, and was chambered in .44 Magnum caliber. The revolver featured a square butt grip, adjustable sights, and 5.5- and 7.5-inch barrel lengths, and was available in blue or stainless steel finishes.