

Single or Double ActionĪ single-action revolver is technically more favorable considering the blowback power of the. 44 mag revolver had set the record for killing a 12 ft tall polar bear in 1965. 44 magnum is a great hunting caliber and such revolvers are widely carried as deer-hunters and bear defense guns.

Longer barrels also allow more space for mounting optics. Making longer barrels good for hunting and also range use. Longer barrels can make the weapon a bit front-heavy but help with muzzle velocity and slightly better recoil management. 44 magnum for daily defensive carry any day. 44 magnum revolver for these applications requires a lot of practice and confidence. Shorter barrels are generally preferred for EDC or even CCW if appropriate. But many people like 5.5, 6, or 6.5 inches. 44 magnum revolver for general use is debatable. Sometimes, even more, depending upon the imaginative capabilities of an owner. Starting from a barrel length of 2.75 inches and going all the way up to 12. But you have to have experience and good knowledge of reloading for doing that. Grip geometry is very important here.Īnother viable solution is to hand load your ammunition, keeping the charge to a substantially low level to lessen the recoil. Some single-action revolver models with ‘dragoon’ style grips are pretty helpful with that. 44 magnum revolver users replace their grips with better aftermarket options for recoil mitigation.

However, everybody handles recoil differently. That tricky recoil is what stops some people from carrying a handgun of this caliber. This could possibly cause injury when being used by an inexperienced shooter. 270 caliber delivers, more than enough to jerk your risk. That’s what a bolt action seven pounds rifle chambered in 140 grains. 44 magnum on average has a recoil force of around 20 foot-pounds.
