44 Special Self Defense

44 Special Self Defense. Steinel Ammunition Fourth of July Promo on 44 Magnum 320 gr. WLNGC and 44 S&W Special Self loads in this category, but the one of most interest for self-defense is their 200-grain lead wadcutter at around 1,000 fps. Nonetheless, it's still a highly viable self-defense caliber for those who prefer wheelguns; as highly respected gun writer Mike "Duke" Venturino pointed out way back in 1990, it provides "plenty of stopping power with less recoil." With that in mind, let's take a look at the best defensive loads for the time-honored .44 Special.

Which Round For SelfDefense? Concealed Nation
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The 44 special out of a 44 mag is kinda like my 41 mag. Shortly after publishing my first impressions of the 329PD, I engaged in a conversation discussing the topic of using .44 Special or .44 Remington Magnum (.44 Magnum for short) as a defensive round

Which Round For SelfDefense? Concealed Nation

The .44 special, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP are all close in energy and are fine for self-defense 44 special penetration and self defense questions Handguns: The Revolver Forum I think the 44 special is an excellent self defense round

ARMSLIST For Sale Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Special with Self Defense Ammo! Like Brand New. Shortly after publishing my first impressions of the 329PD, I engaged in a conversation discussing the topic of using .44 Special or .44 Remington Magnum (.44 Magnum for short) as a defensive round The good thing about the big bore calibers is if they don't expand, they still make a big hole.

The .44 Is Still Special! American Handgunner. The 44 special out of a 44 mag is kinda like my 41 mag. The .44 special, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP are all close in energy and are fine for self-defense