If I have posted this in the wrong section . . please move.
My question concerns the 44 Colt cartridge. I am not that familiar with it. I don't have a .44 revolver but it is my understanding that this is being used a lot in CAS - especially in the Army conversions and the '72 open tops?
My understanding (based on StarLine site) that the dimensions are:
O.A.L.
44 Spl. 1.145 - 1.155
44 Colt 1.095 - 1.105
44 Russian .956 - .966
I also realize that the rim diameter on the 44 Colt is a different diameter than the 44 spl.
As I said, I don't presently have a 44 spl. but at some point probably will - probably a SAA. I had the opportunity to pick up a quantity of 44 Colt 1X fired brass so got it just to have it on hand - thinking that it would work in a 44 spl. handgun and if 44 spl. or 44 Russian brass was hard to get - the 44 Colt would work in a pinch.
So . . . if you load and shoot 44 Colt - either smokeless or BP - could you give me a short education on the 44 Colt cartridge? What you use it in and why? If you are using it in a 44 spl. - why you are using it instead of 44 spl or 44 Russian? Or . . is my thinking screwed up in terms of the 44 Colt versus 44 spl/Russian? (could be . . I'm old so that's my excuse! )
Many thanks! Appreciate the education.
Jim