Magnum Research 44 Mag.
Has anyone shot one of these and what is your opinion? Does it really kik that much and can you shoot hollow points or does it jam up the ports? Thanks
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This is a big, heavy machine.
Length w/6-inch: 10.6 inches
Height: 5.7 inches
Width: 1.25 inches
Trigger Pull: 2.75 inches
Sight Radius w/6-inch: 8.5 inches
Weight w/empty magazine: 66.9 oz
Polygonal Rifling (RH twist) 1 in 18 inches
Magazine Capacity: 8-rounds
Bore Diameter: .429 inches
Maybe you could be more specific about what you want to know.0 -
It's a big heavy gun. Not suited for conceal carry. It's a great gun to have if you go bear hunting, has a back up piece. 0 -
I am thinking about bidding on a 357 or 44 but wanted to hear from someone who has pulled the trigger on one. I know it is a heavy pistol but I like collecting and shooting big pistols. Thank you for the input. 0 -
I carry mine with a holster that has a harness and hangs in front almost across your chest. With my Heavy winter jacket it could be a conceal and carry. One of the funnest 44 mags to shoot. 0 -
As stated, it is a big, heavy gun, add a full mag of .44 and it gets even heavier. It is very mild to fire, biggest problem is that before you realize it, you've gone thru a box of ammo($$$$). With the polygonal rifling, they NOT recommended to shoot lead bullets.
Grip is large in circumference, trigger pull, long but good let off.
Cleaning/stripping similiar to a LARGE 1911.0 -
quote:Originally posted by alligator123
I am thinking about bidding on a 357 or 44 but wanted to hear from someone who has pulled the trigger on one. I know it is a heavy pistol but I like collecting and shooting big pistols. Thank you for the input.
G0 44...the 357 can be finicky with lighter bullet weights. It takes a lot to get this tank rolling. The 44 magnum, even with 300 grainers is fairly mile.
allechalley,
It is not because of the polyagonal rifling why they don't want you to shoot lead bullets. It is because this beast is GAS operated, much like an M-16, with a rotating bole. lead can easily plug the gas port.
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Thanks for the input. It sounds like I will bid on the 44. I appreciate your help. 0 -
Not as bad as you think- but it weighs like 5 pounds! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by alligator123
I am thinking about bidding on a 357 or 44 but wanted to hear from someone who has pulled the trigger on one. I know it is a heavy pistol but I like collecting and shooting big pistols. Thank you for the input.
I have a .357, and as TSR1965, noted, it can be finicky. Federal High Velocity JSP are the only thing that feeds reliably, and even those have a stovepipe or failure to feed on occasion. Even with the weight of the pistol, it requires a very firm grip, as a lot goes on once it goes bang.
Jacketed bullets are necessary with these, as the gas port is extremely small, and is virtually impossible to clean. After about 500 rounds or so, even with jacketed bullets, I had to soak mine overnight and blow it out with compressed air to re-open the port.
I like the pistol, however. It was one of my earlier purchases, and was bought because of the look and the fact that there are not very many rotating bolt auto-loading pistols out there.
You are, IMO, correct is going with the .44 over the .357.
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My opinion would be your better off with a good revolver and speed loaders. You won't be stretching your brass, so it will last longer, and you will not have to worry about jams.
quote:Originally posted by alligator123
Has anyone shot one of these and what is your opinion? Does it really kik that much and can you shoot hollow points or does it jam up the ports? Thanks0
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