2007-10-29 07:56:19 · 6 answers · asked by Magnix2k 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I use to shop for only long guns, when I finally broke down on a carry gun I had decided on a super redhawk 44mag (I'm not a revolver fan but man what a caddilac of a revolver) anyways the saleman asked what I wanted it for and I said for home protection and taking it to the range the guy suggested to not use it for home protection because it posed a risk to my neighbors through walls (concrete). Answer your question?
IN the end both are expensive to shoot so I chose a 9mm and I was happy with it until I had to sell it.
2007-10-29 12:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by silencetheevil8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ruger 44 Semi Auto Pistol
2017-01-04 14:26:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When did Ruger start making single-shot pistols?
Last I saw was the Ruger Hawkeye that was discontinued in the 1970's.
As someone else said, comparing the .45 ACP and the .44 RemMag is comparing apples and pineapples. Both are cartridges but there similarity ends. The .44 RemMag is several orders of magnitude more powerful than the .45 ACP.
The young lady said she couldn't conceal a 4 5/8" revolver. A petite young lady might have problems, but a fat old man can easily conceal a 5.5" Ruger Super Blackhawk, if he has the right holster and right cover garment (and I don't mean a 40-Below Parka).
Doc
2007-10-29 18:54:48 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ruger 45 Auto
2016-10-01 01:42:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always been puzzled by people who pose questions such as this one. Have you ever seen a .45 acp bullet and a .44 Magnum bullet side by side? Common sense would instantly tell you that the longer, bigger .44 Mag. magnum that loads into the Ruger is far and away more powerful than the short, squat bullet that loads into the auto pistol.
Best.
H
2007-11-02 00:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't much of a comparison and you could easily see it, when looking at them side by side.
The few extra thousands of an inch diameter for the 45 ACP aren't going to help much. The .44 Mag casing has higher case capacity and a much heavier charge of powder. Plus most handguns chambered in .44 Mag have longer barrels which will also increase velocity which increases the amount of energy the bullet will have.
2007-10-29 09:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Matt M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
44 magnum with the heaviest,stoutest big game hunting loads I could buy for the rig! This is the traditional big game hunting round and personal defense round for bears. Your thinking more rounds is better of a totally underpowered round, the 45 acp, for an incorrect application. Killing a bear efficiently and quickly. The 45 acp is a great personal defense round for people, who are much more thin skinned and covered with less tough hair than a bear. But to penetrate all that hair and hide and have any chance at killing the bear, you need a bit more heavier round propelled some good amount fps faster. Your shooting scenarios seems to be rather complicated. A well placed shot with a suitable handgun is much better than letting go of many rounds. Time and distance are working against you. You are doing yourself a fatal disservice shooting so much before hooking in brain, eye/hand coordination to the work at saving your life with one or two well placed shots. And having one or several more to finally kill the animal. But a bear attack even with a successful defense may leave you injured or heaven forbid, dead. The real thing happening has no ordained or guaranteed outcome. Good thinking exercise to sort out what could possibly happen! Thanks.
2016-03-17 00:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The .44 mag, of course. I never knew Ruger made any single shot .44 mag handguns. Don't you mean single action?
2007-10-29 08:32:46 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apples and oranges.
Any auto uses some of the power from the cartridge to reload itself.
Generally, the .44 is a higher velocity cartridge and will carry further, but the .45 has more stopping power at reasonable handgun ranges due to a heavier bullet and larger cross section.
I have shot both, as well as many others.
My significant other likes the .44 mag., but I prefer the .45 LC, (we both use revolvers mostly!)
Neither of us really like autos, BUT for concealed carry, I use a 9mm due to the size of the revolver. (You just DON'T hide a 4 7/8" barreled revolver very easily!)
It all depends on WHAT you are using it for.
2007-10-29 08:27:43 · answer #9 · answered by f100_supersabre 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The .44 Magnum is more powerful, even a .45 Super has only half the power of the .44 Magnum.
2007-10-29 10:42:25 · answer #10 · answered by Steel Rain 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋