How to PROPERLY Handle an Air-Lite .44mag revolver

Published on November 8, 2019
Duration: 2:23

This video addresses misconceptions about handling lightweight .44 Magnum revolvers, specifically the Smith & Wesson 329 PD. The speaker, despite elbow and shoulder arthritis, demonstrates that the firearm is manageable with proper technique, dispelling the notion that it's too powerful for someone who can't comfortably shoot .357 Magnum loads. The focus is on proper handling and recoil management for such firearms.

Quick Summary

Properly handling a lightweight .44 Magnum revolver like the Smith & Wesson 329 PD is achievable even with arthritis. The key is understanding recoil management and employing correct shooting techniques, rather than assuming it's too powerful.

Chapters

  1. 00:18Introduction and Misconception
  2. 00:33Arthritis and .357 Magnum Practice
  3. 01:11Carrying the Lightweight .44 Magnum
  4. 01:26Debunking Handling Myths
  5. 01:44Demonstration of Proper Handling

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone with arthritis handle a lightweight .44 Magnum revolver?

Yes, even with arthritis affecting the elbow and shoulder, it's possible to handle a lightweight .44 Magnum like the Smith & Wesson 329 PD. Proper technique and understanding recoil management are key, rather than assuming inability based on .357 Magnum discomfort.

Is the Smith & Wesson 329 PD difficult to shoot?

While perceived as a 'beast' due to its lightweight .44 Magnum chambering, the speaker demonstrates that the Smith & Wesson 329 PD is not excessively difficult to control with proper handling. It's described as manageable, not a 'cream puff' but certainly not unmanageable.

Why did the speaker stop carrying .357 Magnum?

The speaker stopped carrying .357 Magnum not because they can't shoot it, but because arthritis prevents them from practicing enough with full-power loads to feel comfortable carrying it for self-defense. They still shoot .357 Magnum regularly.

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