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.44 mag carry rounds

Beerme

Beerme

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just got my new revolver and I've been up for an hour or so looking at carry rounds for it.
It's a .44 magnum so I know I want a light load possibly even a frangible

I've been considering these
http://www.dakotaammo.net/Self-Defe...RBON-Self-Defense-JHP/SD44M165-20/100/Product

http://www.dakotaammo.net/Glaser-Safety-Slug/44-Magnum-135gr-Glaser/04200-04400/500/Product

the main thing I want to avoid is over penetration.
ive read on a few forums that your standard 240gr WWB soft point does not penetrate to much, what I have seen used as examples were going in a deer and making it to the other side without blowing through.
But I have not seen proof nor have I been able to find much when it comes to self defense .44 Mag round( Ballsitic gel tests, Water jugs)

I appreciate any input on the issue.

Beerme
 
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tekshogun

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Do you plan on buying sunglasses and ear buds? Cause if you shot that thing, especially at night, you're gonna deaf and blind :lol: kidding

You may want to look at .44 Special for self defense. In fact, the link you provided for the glassers, I thought were the .44 Special but I could be wrong.

Those can be fired in a .44 magnum revolver, but like the .38 Special/.357 magnum relationship, you can't fire a .44 magnum from a .44 special revolver.

I think you'll be fine with what you found.
 
Old Grump

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MagSafe Personal Defense 44 mag Defender 117 gr has been hyped but at $18 for 6 rounds, a little pricey for me. I just use Winchesters 240 gr JSP $39 for 50 and try not to miss.

Even better I like the 210 LFN 44 special ammo but I don't know where I got it or what I paid but it was just as expensive as the magnum, just more accurate and easier to shoot. Dang hard to find though.
 
Deanimator

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I have a 4" S&W Model 29-2. I shoot almost nothing but .44 Specials in it. I like the Speer 200gr. Gold Dot Blazers. They're quite accurate and very pleasant to shoot in a gun that size.
 
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