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This is a discussion on The 2 new ones within the Double Action Revolvers forums, part of the Handgun Forum category; These are the 2 new revolvers. Top is a Taurus raging bull 444 w/6.5" barrell....bottom is a Ruger sp101 in .357/.38 w/ 2 1/4 ". ...
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: Maine Posts: 152 | The 2 new ones
These are the 2 new revolvers. Top is a Taurus raging bull 444 w/6.5" barrell....bottom is a Ruger sp101 in .357/.38 w/ 2 1/4 ". Had to add the Hogue grips to the Ruger. Stock grips were way too small for my hand. Sorry for the picture quality. I am not a very talented photographer. new revolvers.jpg |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001 |
I assume you mean a 44 mag, not a 444, on the Taurus. A 444 would make a very impressive revolver, though. Have shot the 444 in an Encore pistol and it will get your attention. Anyway, let us know how the Taurus shoot for you. See a lot of them around, but have never tried one. How is the DA trigger on the SP? The ones I've seen were pretty nasty in DA, though I know you can lighten things up with a spring kit. Tough little revolver, though. |
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Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2012 From: Harrisburg, North Carolina Posts: 4,280 |
Looking forward to hearing how they shoot.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: Maine Posts: 152 |
it is a .44 mag. the model # is 444. the taurus is amazing. i have shot alot of big guns & this is sweet. the porting, the weight, the extra shock absorber on the grip, all make it a real pleasure to shoot. the felt recoil; is unbelievable. please shoot one if you get the chance. i am way accurate with this gun. i went through over 100 rounds in short order with no discomfort at all. i know i could do a couple hundred easily. i sure couldn't do that with my old model 29.......hahaha the ruger seems quite stiff in DA. haven't live fired it yet, as it's been snowing and raining since i picked it up. my local range down here at home doesn't get plowed. so either snowshoe in or wait......oddly though, up to camp in the mountains (population 750) has a great range that is plowed and maintained year round. go figure, huh ? |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: Texas Panhandle. Posts: 3,846 |
Congratulations on your new revolvers.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373 |
Nice looking DA's. I love to snowshoe.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Far Western WA. Posts: 10,973 |
Very nice!!
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001 |
The road to our range does get plowed, but the actual shooting range, itself, does not. You're on your own getting out to tack up targets. Not a big deal to get out to the 25 yard targets, but gets to be a whole lot more work at 50, not to mention 100 and 200 yards. Just reaches a point where it's not worth the effort because the darn cold makes it tough to shoot form more than a half hour at a time, anyway. Does save on ammo, though. Thank heavens for our indoor air pistol range, which I use almost daily. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001 |
Jack, the design of the gun as to recoil really does make a difference on a 44 mag revolver, doesn't it? Have recently changed out the grip on my 629 Backpacker, for instance. It has the standard S&W rubber grip with exposed backstrap. Hot 44 mag loads were simply not fun to shoot. Changed the grip to the S&W grips that S&W uses on my 460 and what a difference. Even the heavy 300+ grain bear loads are reasonable, now. ![]() Speaking of 44 mags, it's always been a favorite handgun cartridge of mine. I've never been one of those "one cartridge can do it all" types, but if I had to shoot only one, I wouldn't feel at all deprived if it was the 44 mag. To me, anything else is just another cartridge, though I do admire the 357. Last edited by north country gal; 12-11-2014 at 08:50 AM. |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: Maine Posts: 152 |
absolutely. I really have neglected revolvers for 30-40 years, and I am kicking myself for it now. I am way more accurate with the Taurus than my 1911's that I have shot 1000's of rounds with.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001 |
Me, too. It's one of the reasons I moved back to revolver shooting in a big way. Still have one 1911 and love it, but even at 25 yards, my revolvers start to show an edge in accuracy.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: NC Posts: 580 |
Nice looking pair
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Senior Member Joined: May 2014 From: SE PA Posts: 468 | |
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Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009 From: McKinney, TX Posts: 8,994 |
I have, use, and carry both, but I really love the revolvers. There is a feel and confidence the autos can't match. The K frame is just close to ideal for me. A fine S&W revolver is just a pleasure to hold and handle. Glad to see the wheel guns gaining fans on this board. ![]() |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001 |
Me, too, though I am now more of a revolver nut than a fan. ![]() |
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001 |
Have all winter to find a holster for the Backpacker. Have always heard good things about Simply Rugged holsters, so that's one on my list.
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