I want to learn to load and shoot the 44-40, just to have a new caliber to try out. The question though is..... should I get a new 1873 clone in that caliber, or would I be just as happy if I got a 44-40 cylinder from Borchardt Rifle Corp and put it in my 44 special Blackhawk?
The price difference makes it a definitely interesting prospect, being around $450 for a dedicated gun, or $175 for the conversion cylinder. The question is, would I be getting the full 44-40 experience from a Blackhawk?
Thanks. Chuck.