I hesitated to post this because it opens me up to scorn and ridicule, but here goes. The latest issue of American Handgunner was delivered a few days ago. I usually go front to back to see what might be interesting before I stop to read any articles.
This issue had several articles/columns that caught my eye. There were three entries featuring the .44 Special. I have an interest in .44 Special because I own two revolvers in that cartridge. A S&W 696 and a S&W Model 28(Highway Patrolman) converted to .44 Spec. by Jim Stroh. The first piece by Venturino explaining the differences in various .44 caliber cartridges. Nothing really new but still interesting. The next an article by John Taffin with insights to various .44 Special revolvers. Last but not least an article by editor Huntington about a Hamilton Bowen .44 Special Ruger Bisley. That one especially caught my interest since I have at various times considered a Bowen custom, mostly because he is one of, if not the most skilled smiths working today. Also, he is located in Tennessee, my home state. This one may have kicked me off the fence.
There were a couple of other interesting pieces in the magazine but nothing I couldn't do without.