Videos tagged with 44 Special

This video features a ballistic gel test comparing CCI Blazer aluminum case .44 Special ammunition loaded with Gold Dot bullets. The test utilizes two revolvers: a Charter Arms Boomer and a Taylor's & Co. Alaskan. It's presented as the second round of testing for this specific ammunition, focusing on its performance through heavy clothing in ballistic gel. The description also includes disclaimers about safe shooting practices and no sale of firearms or ammunition.

This video showcases low-budget upgrades to a Charter Arms Bulldog revolver in .44 Special. The creator highlights the addition of a stainless grip frame and "Bulldog grips" sourced from eBay. Previously, a bobbed hammer was installed. The video emphasizes the improved look and feel of the firearm after these modifications, focusing on the aesthetic and ergonomic changes through simple part swaps.

The Smith & Wesson 1854 is a modern lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum, featuring a 19.25-inch stainless steel barrel with suppressor-ready threading and a 9+1 capacity. It boasts a 5-pound flat-face trigger, M-LOK forend, and is optics-ready with a Picatinny rail. While offering impressive accuracy at 200 yards and a satisfying action, a minor cycling issue can occur if the rifle is tilted with the loading gate up.

Boge Quinn of Gunblast.com provides an in-depth review of the Henry USA Big Boy Color Case Hardened Carbine, chambered in .44 Magnum/.44 Special with a side gate lever-action. The video highlights the carbine's aesthetic appeal with its color case hardening, along with its performance attributes such as accuracy, ruggedness, and reliability. It also mentions available configurations and calibers within the Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate series and showcases partnered brands for ammunition, sights, and accessories.

This YouTube video discusses the most versatile revolver cartridges. It highlights the historical popularity of revolvers among law enforcement, military, hunters, and sport shooters, while also acknowledging their disadvantages, such as limited capacity and larger size compared to semi-automatic pistols. The video aims to inform viewers about cartridge choices for wheel guns.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Hornady Critical Defense ammunition in .44 Special and .45 Auto calibers. The test utilizes heavy clothing to simulate real-world conditions. Firearms featured include a Taurus Tracker revolver chambered in .44 Special and a Taurus Commander 1911 pistol chambered in .45 ACP. The comparison aims to evaluate terminal ballistics between these two popular handgun cartridges.

This video provides a beginner-friendly overview of the 44 Remington Magnum caliber. It covers the history of the caliber, discusses its advantages and disadvantages, and shares the creator's personal field experiences with it. The content is aimed at individuals looking to understand the 44 Magnum for potential use or general knowledge.

This video from Brownells showcases the historical Evans Repeating Rifle, a lever-action firearm invented by Dr. Warren Evans. It highlights the rifle's unique 34-round helical tubular magazine, which runs through the buttstock, and its proprietary .44 Evans cartridge. The rifle, produced between 1873 and 1879, was initially aimed at the military but found its niche in the hunting market. The description notes its appearance in films like "Tombstone" and the video game "Red Dead Redemption." The featured example is in near-pristine condition, displaying vivid case-hardening.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Model 629-4 highlights its versatility with both .44 Magnum and .44 Special calibers, noting the latter's suitability for high-volume shooting due to reduced recoil. The 3-inch barrel offers portability, though full-power Magnum loads produce significant recoil. The video praises the craftsmanship of older S&W revolvers and their inherent accuracy.

The S&W Model 69 Combat Magnum in .44 Magnum with a 2.75-inch barrel offers a compact L-frame design. While capable of firing .44 Magnum, the recoil is significant, making .44 Special a more manageable option for target practice. Its 5-round capacity and L-frame size make it a more carry-oriented alternative to larger N-frame revolvers.

This "NRA Gun of the Week" video features American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz reviewing the Charter Arms Boomer Revolver. The description highlights that this .44 Spl. revolver is specifically designed for concealed carry, suggesting a focus on its practical applications for personal protection. The review likely delves into the firearm's features, handling, and suitability for discreet carry.

This video from SHOT Show 2017 features Joe Kurtenbach from American Rifleman showcasing the Ruger GP100 chambered in .44 Special. The demonstration took place during Media Day at the Range, providing viewers with a look at this particular revolver model at a major industry event.