45LC vs 44mag

[1Shirt]

6 O' 1, and Half Dozen of another. Depends on weapon,shooter, load, etc.etc.etc. Agree with Gear!
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[mdi]

Well, I like the .44. I have a Puma (1-30" bbl twist), a Ruger SBH, a S&W 629, a Dan Wesson 44H, and a Contender, all in .44 magnum. I chose .44 Magnum/Special because my Grandpa's carry gun (in the '30s and '40s) was a S&W Model 17. First time I saw it was when I was about 12, and that thing was huge, but it looked small in Gramps's hand. He carried it with him when he lived in Cut-and-Shoot Texas, and I guess in the back of my mind I thought if it was good enough for Gramps, it's good enough for me. I haven't compared my .44s to any .45s, nor studied any ballistic tables comparing the two, so my choice was strictly family history...

[nvbirdman]

If Ginger was holding a 44mag rifle, and Maryanne was holding a 45colt revolver, oh, never mind, I'd just want them both anyway.

[geargnasher]

"If I had to choose, between the two, I'd pick both rich AND in love, I ain't no fool!"-----Little Feat

Gear

[warf73]

Probly no help but my combo is a 45LC model 94 carbine and 44mag SA. I have the best of both worlds in my thinking.

[Forrest r]

I went with the marlin/ruger combo in 44mag 20+ years ago & would do the same thing if I had to do it all over again today.

I just found that I use/shoot more 44mag/spls in different firearms & that there are more offerings out there for those calibers than the 45lc.

[2ndAmendmentNut]

Man tough choice. I personally would go with a 45colt over the 44mag, but that is me.

[trk]

Can't believe no one else has said this, but here goes. "Get them both" just trying to help. Dennis

I agree. I have '94 trappers in .44 Mag and .45LC.

.45LC is easier on the ears and feeds smoother.

Both fun guns.

Better selection of bullets in the 45LC too.

If I had but one of them it would be the LC.

[Any Cal.]

Get a handgun in .44, and get a rifle in .444. You will be able to use most of the same components, but will get the best performance out of both platforms.

-Well, at least once you get the forearm/barrel band fit and a trigger job done on the Winchester, anyway...

[Swampman]

The .44 Magnum has a bigger rim. It's better in the levergun and it's more powerful even when using reloads.

[Lloyd Smale]

I have and shoot quite a few in both in handguns and rifles. Ive allways been partial to the 44. Its been a bit easier to work with over the years especialy in handguns. Like 44 mag said in rifles id have to give the 45 colt a slight edge in accuracy. Contrary to what some believe they both are equal in the hunting field. Ive shot many deer bear and pigs with both and using bullets close to the same weight at the same velocitys never saw spit differnce between them. Comes down to personal preference more then anything. Buy either as niether are a mistake.

[762 shooter]

Only in America could a discussion of the merits of 44 Mag and 45 Colt contain a reference to Little Feat.

What a country!

I have both but the Colt has the 44 beat by 0.023".

762

[TJF1]

-i have both ruger 45lc and rossi 45lc
ruger 44 mag and marlin 44 mag.
Terry

[44man]

-i have both ruger 45lc and rossi 45lc
ruger 44 mag and marlin 44 mag.
Terry

The difference between them is nil.
If Marlin would have listened to shooters instead of some pencil neck at a desk and made the gun 1 in 20" to 1 in 25", the discussion would never happen. They would have a jewel and would never be able to produce enough.

[Rockchucker]

I shoot them both, However the LC probably has the edge since it's my newest caliber.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I prefer 44 Mag.
But I can't argue with most of the points that have already been mentioned.

Here is one consideration that hasn't been mentioned yet.
Range Brass !

Scrouging range brass is tough now-a-days because of scrap metal prices,
So I don't really make a special effort like I use to.
with that said, it seems I rarely would find 45 colt,
those shooters must be more likely to reload.
With 44 Mag and/or 44 spl. I did find them at the range regularly.
maybe it's the Dirty Harry Factor ?
Jon

[fcvan]

I totally agree with finding what you like. I started with a S&W M57 and picked up an 1894 Marlin also in 41mag. Awesome combo. I picked up a Vaquero in 38-40 and would love a carbine to match. I picked up an H&R 1871 Classic Carbine last year in 45 Colt and loved it! I would love to get a 38-40 barrel made for that rifle. I recently picked up an old Vaquero in 45 Colt and have enjoyed loading mild to wild in the newer, stronger weapons. The wife just picked up a Ruger SBH 44 Mag and will likely want a carbine to match. Why so many combos? I blame dad. He started it with an M1 30 carbine and a matching Ruger Blackhawk. Frank

[paul h]

I like dodge better

Then you want a 480

As to 44 or 45, flip a coin, there's really not something you can do with one and not the other.

I'm not really joking about the 480, sold my 44 when I got my 480 and have neve looked back. BTW, I drive a 2500 ram cummins.

[pmer]

I went with 45 Colt in 4 5/8 NMBH and a 20'' Rossi. The rifle likes larger sized boolits though.

There's another combo that I would consider too, and looking back I wish I would've discovered it sooner. The 357 Mag. Lead and components go further, you can make low report loads for the rifle and there is some strange magic on target with 16'' or 20'' barrels and full power loads.

I shoot more 38 than 44 or 45 and big 45s are why I started casting.

Is the 357 Ford or Chevy..

[lead chucker]

I like both but lean toward the 44 mag its made for the presure. guys with the colt say they can push just as hard with the colt as the 44 with the right gun. i would get the 44 and it wouldnt mater what gun pistol or rifle. I find alot more once fired cases at the range in 44 than 45 colt. I love my 44 pistols and rifles they will stay with me till i die.