.44 Special Fun !

[GLL]

I know Dale53 is just as fond of .44Special revolvers as I am ! How about the rest of you?

Post some photos of your favorites !

Am am currently waiting on delivery of my very first single action revolver. It is a new Lipsey's Ruger 4 5/8" .44Special Bisley but I will not be able to pick it up until next month. :( In the mean time all I have is a few S&W double action HEs to play with ! :) :)

Jerry

2nd Model .44Special HE shooter
http://www.fototime.com/DB2FB904F454895/orig.jpg

[Dale53]

Here are some I hold dear:

S&W Model 624 in 4" and 6½":

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/DalesPistolsRevolvers5Selects-0198.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/DalesPistolsRevolvers4Selects-0307.jpg

Here is my current favorite, a Ruger .44 Lipsey Special:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/DalesPistolsRevolvers4Selects-0388.jpg

Then, of course there is the Cimarron SAA:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/DalesPistolsRevolvers4Selects-0315.jpg

Dale53

[BarryinIN]

Just two, a S&W 696 and a Ruger Blackhawk:


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c240/ColtsR4Football/001-12-1.jpg

[45 2.1]

Jerry, have you seen these yet?

[BABore]

He will iff'in he gets his retired butt into work today. There should be a shiny new 4C mold of it being delivered today.

[Ben]

Mine is a Lipsey's Ruger 44 Spec :




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/Ruger%2044%20Special/PICT0009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/Ruger%2044%20Special/PICT0005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/431215%20%20HP/PICT0002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/431215%20%20HP/PICT0014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/431215%20%20HP/PICT0001-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/431215%20%20HP/PICT0001-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/Ruger%202/PICT0002.jpg

[targetshootr]

Those are great pics. I'll have to list mine.

1- 4" 38/44 conversion
3- old model Ruger conversions
1- 4 3/4" New Frontier
1- 4" 5 screw 28 conversion
1- 4 3/4" USFA Rodeo

A couple more are in the works.

[GLL]

Bob:

Have you ever designed a .44 equivalent of your 454190 ?

Jerry

http://www.fototime.com/2D3F054B654C897/standard.jpg

[45 2.1]

Bob:

Have you ever designed a .44 equivalent of your 454190 ?

Jerry

Yes............I'll look for it.

[BABore]

Bob:

Have you ever designed a .44 equivalent of your 454190 ?

Jerry

http://www.fototime.com/2D3F054B654C897/standard.jpg

Oops!:oops:

Those are the ones your getting in the mail, not the 433383.

[45 2.1]

As you asked about:

[GLL]

Bob:

Thank you ! Nice ! Looks very good for .44 Special !

Did you ever have a mould made in this design?

Now to see if Bruce would be interested in adding it to his catalog ! :) :)

Jerry

[45 2.1]

Bob:
Thank you ! Nice ! Looks very good for .44 Special !

Did you ever have a mould made in this design? Nope!

Now to see if Bruce would be interested in adding it to his catalog ! :) :) Ha ha ha............... Hee hee

Jerry

[BABore]

Bob:
Thank you ! Nice ! Looks very good for .44 Special !

Did you ever have a mould made in this design? Nope!

Now to see if Bruce would be interested in adding it to his catalog ! :) :) Ha ha ha............... Hee hee

Jerry

Whatcha yuckin it up about ole man?:kidding:

[9.3X62AL]

Some mighty fine handgun and boolit porn posted above. I'm muddling through with a S&W Model 624 x 6.5" currently, and Lyman #429421 combines well with 7.5 grains of Unique and CCI 300 primers in WW cases. 15.0 grains of 2400 is a lively loading, also--about 1100 FPS, with either the Keith casting or the Thompson SWC/GC #429244.

[GLL]

Al:

I love the 624s and the 6.5" is a very accurate revolver !

How about a photo of yours ?

Jerry

[9.3X62AL]

A photo on the board is at the upper limits of my computer skills, and I'm away from home at present. I'll see what I can do once back at The Ranch. For now, have a look at the 624 x 6.5" above, it is equipped identically with the Pachs. its brother the 657 x 6" and an older cousin (pre-27 x 6.5") round out the N-frame family in the gun safe. All are deserving of better photography than I can muster, I'm hoping my step-daughter can assist with this photo venture.

[excavman]

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/picture.php?albumid=315&pictureid=2202
Here are mine Jerry. Cimmaron Open Top and a Rossi 720.

[Dale53]

This target is about the best I have shot from ANY revolver. I was shooting the 6½" Model 624. Standing at 25 yards. I was shooting in front of several people. I had not shot the revolver for some time and couldn't remember where it was sighted (at POA or for six o'clock). So, the first shot I held for the ten ring and if it was sighted for six o'clock then it would be in the "X" ring and if POA then I would still have a ten (I was in pretty good shooting shape at that time). It turned out I had it sighted for POA for field use. You can see what happened. Could I do this everytime on demand, NO - but often enough to try. Of course, everyone watching was "blown away" as they thought I could do this on demand (I did not disabuse them of this notion[smilie=1:). The load was the "Skeeter" load - 7.5 grs of Unique behind the Lyman 429421.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/img030.jpg

Dale53

[GLL]

I own a 6.5" 624 as well.

After seeing Dale's target I just burned all of mine !!! :) :)

Jerry

[Dframe]

I struggle along with a couple of model 24's but my pride and joy is a 5.5 inch Colt SAA.

[BABore]

Bob:
Thank you ! Nice ! Looks very good for .44 Special !

Did you ever have a mould made in this design? Nope!

Now to see if Bruce would be interested in adding it to his catalog ! :) :) Ha ha ha............... Hee hee

Jerry

Something for both of you to look at.

433190

[GLL]

Bruce:

You must have stayed up late last night grinding that cherry ! :) :)

VERY PRETTY !

Will it produce 0.334" ?

Jerry

[GLL]

Dframe:

How about a photo of your "pride and joy" and the 24's ?

Jerry

[McLintock]

I've got a couple .44 Specials made on Ruger Old Model 3 screw frames, a pair in "Vaquero" style and one still with adjustable sights and 7 1/2" barrel. The set also sport cylinders in 44-40, so they are convertibles as well. I had the "Vaqueros built, but built the long barreled one myself. Used a Super Blackhawk barrel and Qualite brass grip frame. Here's a pic:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/1303399/7384995/320941600.jpg

And here's shot of one of the set with 44-40 cylinder installed, not much room for a longer cartridge, but it does real well with a 205 gr bullet, Lyman 429666, and 33 grains of KIK 2F. Just shot them with that load in a Cowboy Match last weekend, they do go boom. I have .429 throats in the cylinders and have to use Winchester brass to make them work, thinner brass in the throat area.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/1303399/7384995/357812246.jpg

And the other end of the cylinder with the 44-40's in it, no more room here either.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/1303399/7384995/357812296.jpg
McLintock

[BABore]

Bruce:

You must have stayed up late last night grinding that cherry ! :) :) I got the design from 45 2.1 this morning, made the cherry drawing up, and had it done by lunch.

VERY PRETTY ! Why thank you.:bigsmyl2:

Will it produce 0.334" ? God, I hope not, peoples would be PO'd.:lol: I sized the cherry so it would drop just a shade over 0.433, hopefully.

Jerry

I was in bed about the time you were eating dinner.

[GLL]

Oops ! :) :)

[GLL]

Not enough S&Ws on this thread !

Jerry

3rd Model Target HE
http://www.fototime.com/29487A849CD2E2F/orig.jpg

4th Model Target HE
http://www.fototime.com/20A164DB9A01ED6/orig.jpg

[Dale53]

Of course, we need GOOD ammo for our .44 Specials:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/4DalesPistolsRevolversSelects-3330.jpg

This is MiHec's H&G #503 Hollow point clone.

Below is the original H&G #503 Solid:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/QHG503bullet-1734.jpg

Dale53

[GLL]

Of course, we need GOOD ammo for our .44 Special !
Dale53

I agree ! Not as colorful though ! :) :)

Jerry

http://www.fototime.com/012CB546A301996/standard.jpg

[S.R.Custom]

Personally, I think this here is the zenith of .44 special fun... :twisted:

[doghawg]

Here's two more......

[GLL]

We are getting a nice variety of .44 Special revolvers ! :) :)

Jerry

[Dale53]

GLL;
I always enjoy your photos. For some reason, I was never able to come up with the Lyman wadcutter mould. Fortunately, I WAS able to get in on the 200 gr wadcutter Group Buy. I am still working with that one but have done well with 4.0 grs of Red Dot in .44 Special cases. I haven't yet been able to chronograph that load. Will do, shortly.

Lots of nice .44's in this thread. Nice people with them, also.

Dale53

[Southern Son]

I am really glad that this thread was started, there are some magnificent revolvers here. WOW.

[GLL]

This old HE is one of my very favorite revolvers ! Not much to look at but it is a great shooter !
I am sure it belonged to a LEO in southwest Texas ! At least that is the story I tell ! :) :)

Jerry

3rd Model 1926 .44HE
http://www.fototime.com/EA0005B2DCB354F/orig.jpg

[Leadforbrains]

My Lipsey .44 special.

[Leadforbrains]

I like this motivational poster

[Patrick L]

Here's my M24

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb157/patrickl_01/Pistols/GunStuff098-1.jpg

[UnderDawgAl]

Leadforbrains,

Tell me about the stocks on that Lipsey 44. They look great!

[Bret4207]

Supermag and I share a fondness for the Charter. Not much to look at, but boy, what a working gun! MY 24-3 doesn't get much carry time because I'm so scared of bunging it up.

[crabo]

I wish the moderators would close this thread and delete all the posts! I keep thinking about the Lipseys Bisley, but what I would really like is the Smith L framed 44 special.

Anyone know what the model number for that gun was?

[targetshootr]

I keep thinking about the Lipseys Bisley, but what I would really like is the Smith L framed 44 special.
Anyone know what the model number for that gun was?

The 5 shot 696 is the only one I know of. I have a 696 cylinder that's going on a square butt 4" 686 whenever I find one.

[theperfessor]

If you'll check my avatar you'll see I'm holding a SW 296, a 5 shot hammerless alloy frame .44 Special. Picked it up 3-4 years ago for $335 at a local gun show. The guy had four of them, three were new at $500+, the one I got had five rounds put thru it. It has CT lasergrips on it. It's a nice light little beast, my winter carry gun.

Can't imagine this weight gun chambered in .44 Mag as SW has done with some of their other N-frames!

[targetshootr]

Come to think of it, they also make those black 396 Night Guards.

[GLL]

crabo:

Here is the 5-shot L-frame S&W 696.

Jerry

http://www.fototime.com/7F853C0A15741E4/orig.jpg

[Dale53]

GLL;
I really have all of the .44 revolvers that I "need". However, I will admit that if I am offered a 696 at a "buyable" price I'll probably have to blow the moths from my wallet and have one. That seems to be a VERY nice concept.

It should make a nearly perfect "Trail Gun". I would have to replace those pretty grips with some Pachmayrs for my use, however. I wish these were current with S&W - I would just get one.

In the meantime, I will just have to "make do" with my Model 24, the 624's, or my .44 Lipsey Special:groner:...

FWIW
Dale53

[9.3X62AL]

Dale--

AS IF "need" has anything to do with it!

Jerry, Dale has always made a habit of giving me a lot to strive for when he posts his fired targets. Two pistol targets will start a "charcoal chimney" quite well, I've found.

[Dale53]

9.3x62AL and Jerry;
You guys are BAD!!! As in B-A-D!!:mrgreen::mrgreen:

It's a dern shame that we live so far apart. I would dearly LOVE to shoot with you guys - that's a fact!

Well, at least we have the Cast Boolit Forum...

Dale53

[cabezaverde]

Does anyone have one of the 4" Target Bulldogs made by Charter? That looks like it could be a fun trail gun.

[Leadforbrains]

Leadforbrains,

Tell me about the stocks on that Lipsey 44. They look great!
Thanks UnderDawgAL.
They are made from California Olivewood and they were made by this guy:
http://www.clccustomgrips.com/

[doghawg]

GLL....I really wish you wouldn't have posted that S&W 696 picture........I already knew I wanted one of those but now realize how badly........Two specials is definitely NOT enough!

[GLL]

Any more Charter Arms photos ? :)

Jerry

[GLL]

OK doghawg how about another N-frame instead ! :) :)

Jerry

4" 624
http://www.fototime.com/C2327F6F5598F67/orig.jpg

[GLL]

Leadforbrains:

Thank you for the link to your grip maker !

I will get a set myself when my Lipsey's Bisley is in hand ! :)

Jerry

[Leadforbrains]

Leadforbrains:

Thank you for the link to your grip maker !

I will get a set myself when my Lipsey's Bisley is in hand ! :)

Jerry

You are very welcome Sir. Thank You for all the wonderful pictures of your revolvers!:drinks:

[RayinNH]

Ben how did you manage to get six holes in your target with only five shots?


To the others posting, some mighty nice photography here :drinks:. The drool glands are in overdrive...Ray

[Ben]

RayinNH

Advanced Math

[doghawg]

OK doghawg how about another N-frame instead ! :) :)

Jerry

4" 624
http://www.fototime.com/C2327F6F5598F67/orig.jpg

My wife just peaked over my shoulder and said you are a VERY BAD person and I really shouldn't read your posts.........;-):smile:

[DJ303]

Bulldog fun:D

[GLL]

DJ:

Thank you for the Bulldog photo ! :)

Anyone else have one to show us?

Jerry

[GLL]

Here are a few 624 and 24-3 Models.

Jerry

http://www.fototime.com/1708B2EBEE5F40A/orig.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/BD3F088AF759890/orig.jpg

[Changeling]

Nice bunch of pictures.

[cabezaverde]

Supermag and I share a fondness for the Charter. Not much to look at, but boy, what a working gun! MY 24-3 doesn't get much carry time because I'm so scared of bunging it up.

I am in that club also. Thanks for reminding me to get mine out and shoot it.

[cast-n-blast]

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac232/hooveje588/sunsetguns016.jpg

Here's my Colt New Frontier .44 special !

[Dale53]

I believe the Colt New Frontier is one of the most handsome revolvers ever offered.

I still mourn the occasion, many years ago, when I had a "one time" chance to buy a New Frontier in .44 Special in excellent condition for a VERY reasonable price. I am still kicking myself for passing it by. In addition to its downright beauty, with adjustable sights it is thoroughly practical.

My recent Ruger .44 Lipsey Special will now have to do me (and I believe it is up to the job:mrgreen:).

FWIW
Dale53

[cast-n-blast]

Dale, I know what you mean, Buddy ! Those Miha HG 503 hexagonal HP's just might be too nasty looking, for such a pretty gun . Naaaahhhh:bigsmyl2: A beautifull case of new meets old.

[cast-n-blast]

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac232/hooveje588/44special001JPG.jpg

Here's my Ruger FT 5 1/2 " with those nasty HP's. Thanks Dale !

[crabo]

cast-n-blast, you should enter this phoito in castpics, it beats a lot of the ones in there already. Crop it a little on the bottom and you have a great picture.

[targetshootr]

No new pics, but plenty of old ones. This is a conversion job.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/targetshootr/IM004662.jpg

[GLL]

targetshooter:

Looks like a post-1950 Heavy Duty ??

Who did the conversion ? VERY NICE ! :) :)

Jerry

[targetshootr]

Jerry, Andy Horvath did it a few years ago. His blue jobs are so deep you wanna jump in. I forgot the vintage but I bought the base gun from Holly Hamilton for an extremely reasonable price.

[doghawg]

Sure do hate to see this thread die.........More pics please.

[Highland Drifter]

I'll make my contribution. This is my only 44 Special :sad:
S&W 696 pictured with ammo loaded with a 230 grain WFN style boolits. The mold was made by Mountain Molds.

[warf73]

crabo:

Here is the 5-shot L-frame S&W 696.

Jerry

http://www.fototime.com/7F853C0A15741E4/orig.jpg

I'm not easly aroused with gun porn pics but this one really turns me on. I really never thought about a 44 specail but I could change my mind for one that looks like that.

[GLL]

Highland Drifter:

VERY nice 696 !

I really like the grips ! Who made those for you ?

Jerry

[doghawg]

I've been watching the area shows and shops for a 696 and ain't seeing any. Apparently there weren't very many made.

[Southern Son]

I've been watching the area shows and shops for a 696 and ain't seeing any. Apparently there weren't very many made.

And those that are out there ain't going to be sold buy those that have them, I know that if I owned one, it would be buried with me.

[GLL]

My 696s, 4" 24-3s, and 4" 624s would be some of the very last "modern" revolvers to leave my stash !

Jerry

[Highland Drifter]

Highland Drifter:

VERY nice 696 !

I really like the grips ! Who made those for you ?

Jerry

Jerry,
Thank you for the kind remarks. I am truly humbled by your collection and photo quality. My grips were made by Jim Badger http://www.badgercustomgrips.com
The S&W 696 is my idea of the ultimate "Saturday Night Special" :-P

Brian

[Izzoquazzo]

Here are 3 of my .44 specials. A pair of Ruger Vaqueros with 4 5/8" bbls for Cowboy shooting and a Rossi Model 720 3". I also have a two Ruger Flat tops on order; a Bisley and a Blackhawk.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/IzzoQuazzo/Guns/New%20Vaqueros/Vaqueros1Custom.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/IzzoQuazzo/Guns/Rossi%20720/P1000585Custom.jpg

The Rossi is a surprisingly good shooter. Very accurate.

[palmettosunshine]

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/palmettosunshine/Bulldog001.jpg
With the stock grips
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/palmettosunshine/Bulldog006.jpg
With the Pachmayr's

[ddixie884]

Ttt.............

[rking22]

Returned from the dead!!! I’m in
252940
Lipseys GP 100, there is a 696 no dash to keep it company

[arlon]

I don't think it can hurt anything to breath a little life into this old thread.

Only have one 44 Special. S&W 24-3..

[onelight]

Whoever resurrected this thread did good , I like it.:D

[kavemankel]

I like to shoot 44 special in my magnum super Blackhawk and run it on my dueling trees.

[murf205]

253017253018 Glad this got resurrected. Love those 44 spls my self. Here is my Hand Ejector from the 1920's and a new model 24 nickel made just before they discontinued that finish. 429421's in both with Unique.

[samari46]

Since I'm electronically challenged and can't do pics I'll just list what I have. 3" 24-3, 4" 24-3 and my first 44 special the 6.5" barreled 624. Shooting the 624 is like a light loaded 38 spl with the Winchester 200 grain silvertip. Lotta fun. had to laugh one day as someone mistook it for a 44 mag. Since I got into 44 spl my Ruger Redhawk 44 mag just sits in the safe. Frank

[W.R.Buchanan]

Here's mine: Can't have too much fun with a .44.

BH Bisley 4 5/8', and S&W 696 no dash, the other gun is my SBH Bisley cut to 5".

Randy

[Boogieman]

Ruger GP100 " 44spcl. Small enough for CCW, big enough for woods use. Keith 250 gr SWC, solid or HP depending on how big a hole you need

[onelight]

My pair gp100 3" and a Bisley
Have not shot the GP100 yet but the Bisley made me want more 44 specials.

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[If1Hitu]

I have a CA Bulldog .44 Special 2.5" barrel.
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