With a 246 grain bullet, this standard load produces a muzzle energy of about 325 foot-pounds. Smokeless powder loadings with a standardized muzzle velocity of 770 feet per second. 44 Special was 26 grains of black powder to propel a 246 grain bullet, producing a muzzle velocity of 755 feet per second, but this soon gave way to various Service, nor was much done to interest law enforcement in the caliber.” He says: “No real effort was ever made to push it for military

That Smith & Wesson always intended the cartridge primarily for target use, even loading it down somewhat to improve accuracy. According to Dean Grennell, “a few prominent target shooters of the day” had called for a large caliber target cartridge, and Grennell maintains New Century “triple-lock” revolver (see below). 44 Smith & Wesson Special cartridge first appeared in 1907, made for the Smith & Wesson I will present the guns in the order in which they were manufactured. Ideally, I would be as objective as possible, but I also feel there isĪ place for subjective impressions, and I hope my readers will forgive me if mine may differ from their own. 44 Special revolvers on the new and used market today. In my collection, taking the opportunity to compare and contrast them, and providing an overview of. Special revolvers so much over the years, and especially in 2020, the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, that I want to share my enthusiasm for the cartridge and the guns by offering brief reviews and comments on some of the guns 44 Special cartridge are currently available, as well as articles about the legendary Smith & Wesson “triple-lock” revolver. I am well aware how many articles on the.

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