Large-caliber bullets have been associated with downrange effectiveness for as long as there have been small arms and some folks are simply more confident with fewer larger bullets than an increased payload of smaller ones, regardless of velocity and energy. For the Fastest Delivery, Select Express Shipping at Checkout. Located at: 851 Eha St. #C, Wailuku, HI 96793. At FTW Ranch we had female shooters from 5-foot-nuthin’ to 6 feet tall and males from slender to bear-size. Semi-Wadcutter HP $ 34.99. The .44 Special was developed by Smith & Wesson in the year 1907. Fortunately, these come with adjustable sights. For the Fastest Delivery, Select Express Shipping at Checkout. For the revolvers we had dual runs on bowling pins: a 3-pin array for the 5-shot .44 Special GP100 and a 5-pin set-up for the new 8-shot snubnose Redhawk .357 Magnum. 20 - 30. 44 Special ammunition for sale with free shipping on bulk ammunition orders available only at Target Sports USA. The barrel length is 3 inches, and weight with the sleek unfluted cylinder is spec’d at 36 ounces, unloaded. JERRY Member. Refine by Caliber: 44 Special 44 Rem Magnum. 270 Winchester 140 GR Soft Point 20 Bx/10 Cs, 282440020 JHP Geco Zero Our hosts ran an informal competition for us with the assorted Rugers they were introducing. This shoots as light as it sounds. We will notify you when this product becomes available. Federal's Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point load is a great round for your 44 Special revolver. The new Geep is a kinder, gentler .44. Oh, and the 8-shot Redhawk .357 snubbie? Hornady also loads a 180-grain XTP JHP to 1,000 fps (400 ft-lbs). revolver cartridges made for blackpowder. The.44 Smith & Wesson Special, also commonly known as.44 S&W Special,.44 Special,.44 Spl,.44 Spc, (pronounced "forty-four special"), or 10.9x29mmR is a smokeless powder center fire metallic revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson in 1907 as the standard chambering for their New Century revolver, introduced in 1908. GUNS, AMMO, CROSSBOWS OR ANYTHING ELSE. Five-foot-tall Gail Pepin likes the double action on the GP100 .44 and finds the recoil and muzzle rise unobjectionable. Soft Hogue grips are standard, cobblestone surfaced, and cut in the Jerry Miculek style. Then, with the GP100 in the catalog, they had eclipsed Colt and were biting on S&W’s butt for market domination when the great wave of autoloader adoption swept the police market and brought about the end of the service revolver era. OUT OF STOCK (1) Fiocchi Cowboy 44 Special 210gr LFP 50/bx (50 rounds per box) OUT OF … View; Federal Champion 5250 Round Case .22LR $ 299.99. When sized in a RCBS carbide sizer, Remington brass is still too large to use with .428" bullets as they will slide down into a sized case and are a loose fit even with a good crimp. After all, a 6-shot GP100 loaded full with 125-grain .357 ammo puts 3,498 ft.-lbs. In spite of the bull weighing close to 700 pounds, and the two bullets’ impact velocities being down to around 1,030 fps, both completely penetrated the vitals and exited the offside. $67.50 . At 165 grains, it’s light by traditional .44 Special standards. No returns on … Federal 44 Special Sort by Price: Low; High; Filter Department; Ammunition; Handgun Ammunition; 44 Special; Brands; Federal In Stock Only Federal 44 Special 200 gr Semi-Wadcutter HP Champion 20/Box Out of Stock. per page . Joined: Nov 19, 2011 Messages: 8,123 Location: Desert. Your Price: $24.99 ($1.250 per round) In stock Purchase Now » View Details » Filter By . This is.44 Spe­cial Fed­er­al 200 Semi-Wad­cut­ter Hol­low Point Ammo. Magtech 44 Special 240 Grain Full Metal Jacket - 50 Round Box. Champion Training 44 Special Important Safety Information WARNING: Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the State of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Ammunition (1) Price. And folks who like large-caliber revolvers for personal defense remain “The Loyal Opposition.” And those folks make up the niche for which Ruger has built the GP100 .44 Special. revolver cartridges made for blackpowder. .44 Special Revolvers. There are folks who simply want large calibers for defensive use and Ruger is happy to manufacture guns for them. Shop Federal Champion .44 Special Ammunition 20 Rounds Lead SWC HP 200 Grains C44SA and more from Cheaper Than Dirt! Federal 44 Rem Mag 240 gr Jacketed Soft Point American Eagle 50/Box $63.95 $44.60 ($0.89 / round) Notify Me When Available; Brand: Federal; Item Number: AE44B; Type: Target; Quantity: 50 Rounds; Federal 44 Rem. One of those blew up on the range in one of our classes years ago, injuring a couple of people with shrapnel from the ruined cylinder. This is the same unloaded weight as the svelte old S&W Model 19/66 .357 Combat Magnum with a 4-inch barrel. This is a couple inches short of what FBI demands for street use, but in a home-defense gun—where family members could get in the line of fire behind the target—I’m comfortable with it. Subjectively, however, the GP100 .44 seems to feel a bit chunkier in the hand. $34.99. Out of stock View Details » View Details » Filter By . Federal Champion .44 Special 200 GR. 30-06 Springfield 165 GR Express Tip 20 Bx/10 Cs, 280740020 Plus Geco Shop online for the best 44 Rem Mag ammunition from top brands including Hornady, Winchester and Federal. Ideal for training, plinking, competition, and drills. In single action, measured from the center of the trigger where the finger usually lies, weight averaged 5.29 pounds, but with a clean break, and it ran 4.11 pounds from the toe, or bottom edge, of the trigger. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov. With its relatively low recoil and large expansion due to the cavity located in the semi-wadcutter designed bullet, this load makes for a great personal defense cartridge. About This Federal 44 Special Ammunition The 44 Special -- it’s like the 38 Special, but it’s six more special! I was shooting the GT 125 grain Bullet, And it was decent accuracy , but i think my gun likes AA #9 better, It was pretty windy on my mountain , and that might have contributed. Federal 44 Special 200 gr Semi-Wadcutter HP Champion 20/Box $32.95 $24.99 ($1.25 / round) Notify Me When Available; Brand: Federal; Item Number: C44SA; Type: Target; Quantity: 20 Rounds; Hornady 44 Special 180 gr XTP Custom 20/Box $26.99 $17.19 ($0.86 / round) Brand: Hornady; Item Number: 9070; Type: Hunting; Quantity: 20 Rounds; Magtech 44 Special 240 gr Lead Flat Nose Cowboy … Comes packed in 20rd. SKU: 029465093075 Categories: .44 Special, Ammunition, Centerfire Ammunition, … Refine … .44 Special Revolvers. But some law enforcement and corrections agencies insisted on a.38 Special-only chambering, so this was added. No one complained the grips did not fit their hands well. No handgun ammo shipments to NJ. One thing this new revolver symbolizes is Ruger’s commitment to listening to its end users. Brand: Federal; Item Number: C44SA; Type: Target; Quantity: 20 Rounds; Back to top. SUBSCRIBE . Refine by Caliber: 45 Colt 454 Casull. It was a rugged beast, very accurate, built the way Mikhail Kalashnikov would have built a revolver. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Shop By. All the top ammunition brands at discount prices. NO CREDIT CHECK FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE! 44 Special HANDGUN AMMO 44 SPECIAL Handgun Ammo For Sale - Fast Shipping Always. by Dick Williams - Tuesday, May 17, 2016. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE BUYING AMMUNITION FROM THIS WEBSITE. - Fri­. 44 Special. Its tapered profile makes it easier for a semi-automatic to feed, and its flat meplat will stamp a cleaner … 7mm Rem Mag 170 GR Plus 20 Bx/ 10 Cs. The .44 Special was introduced more than 100 years ago, and is a modernization of 19th century .44-cal. 270 Winchester Short Magnum 130 GR Express Tip 20 Bx/10 Cs, 284340020 Express Geco The straight front with no fingergrooves allow them to fit a wide variety of finger widths. It’s a good thing the GP100 .44 comes with adjustable sights, since there is such a wide range of bullet weights in the .44 Special now. The .44 Smith & Wesson Special, also commonly known as .44 S&W Special, .44 Special, .44 Spl, .44 Spc, (pronounced "forty-four special"), or 10.9x29mmR is a smokeless powder center fire metallic revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson in 1907 as the standard chambering for their New Century revolver, introduced in 1908. 1 in stock. of energy). 308 Winchester 136 GR Jacketed Hollow Point 20 Bx/10 Cs, 283640020 Express Geco We … : 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat­ur­day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: Closed. Federal F44SF1 Standard 44 Special Fusion 240 GR 20Box/10Case; Federal F44SF1 Standard 44 Special Fusion 240 GR 20Box/10Case. For safety reasons, we cannot accept returns on tree stands, ammunition, or any used merchandise. $12.99. The.44 Special is an excellent field cartridge, and when combined with handloads is capable of taking varmints and big game. But “revolver vs. auto” and “light and fast vs. slow and heavy” arguments continue. Ruger’s engineers are confident using the larger cylinder of the GP100, providing thicker chamber walls combined with their modern metallurgy assures safety. by Dick Williams - Tuesday, May 17, 2016. The answer is, there are a lot of folks who don’t buy energy as a determinant of “stopping power” nor a supplier of confidence. Returns Policy. It’s loaded with a 200 grain lead semi-wadcutter hollow point, a very versatile bullet. The commitment to customers in itself calls for a tip of the hat to Ruger. $20. Federal F44SF1 Standard 44 Special Fusion 240 GR 20Box/10Case. Today we have many more. Shopping Options. When Mike Fifer was CEO of Ruger, he authorized this project as a direct result of listening to folks like you. In stock and ready to ship. I tried 2400 in the .327 fed. Refine by Caliber: 500 S&W 45 Auto +P. 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Type: Double-action revolver Caliber: .44 Special Capacity: 5 Barrel length: 3 inches Overall length: 8-1/2 inches Weight: 36 ounces Finish: Matte stainless steel Grips: Hogue rubber Sights: Fully adjustable rear, green fiber-optic front Price: $829. But some law enforcement and corrections agencies insisted on a .38 Special-only chambering, so this was added. Federal F44SF1 Standard 44 Special Fusion 240 GR 20Box/10Case. OUT OF STOCK (0) HSM 44S1N Cowboy Action 44 Special 240 GR Semi-Wadcutter 50 Bx/ OUT OF STOCK (5) HSM AMMO COWBOY ACTION 44SPL 240GR SWC-HARD . 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The .44 Special was developed by Smith & Wesson in the year 1907. We carry 44 Special ammo from top brand ammo manufacturers such as Federal, Remington, Winchester, Hornady, PMC and others. Details Manufactured and priced specifically for high-volume shooters, this.44 Special ammo by Federal Champion features a heavy 200gr lead semi-wadcutter hollow point (LSWHP) projectile. In NJ: you must email FID + DL before ordering. We found, however, by the time the trigger reset back forward for the next double-action shot, the muzzle had settled back where we wanted it to be. When Chris Killoy took over the Chief Executive’s desk, he kept the .44 Special GP100 project going for the same reason. Click here to see subscription options and get GUNS Magazine delivered to your home. I went shooting this morning , my .327 Federal, Bisley , and my Bisley 44 special ! The 165-grain FTX ran true to Hornady’s catalog specs, with substantial expansion even through the heavy clothing replicator, and penetrating just under 10 inches. Our very own test sample of this revolver, still “as yet unannounced,” arrived in time to barely make deadline (hours, not days), and I hastened to the 25-yard concrete bench and Caldwell Matrix rest. Federal C44SA Standard 44 Special Semi-Wadcutter HP 200 GR - 20rd Box. It was conceived, of course, as a super-strong holster-size.357 able to stand up to the pounding of constant training fire with magnum rounds. “ For more infor­ma­tion vis­it the manufacturer’s web site at www.federalpremium.com ” Pretty decent for a 3-inch “belly gun.”. Federal .44 Special Ammunition (1 Products) Filter By . Federal 44 Special 200gr HP $ 39.99. Refine by Caliber: 44 Rem Magnum 45 Auto. A Hornady tech fires the GP100 into ballistic gelatin with Critical Defense ammo. Global Check. 270 Winchester 130 GR Express Tip 20 Bx/10 Cs, 283840020 Express Geco Your Price: $24.99 ($1.250 per round) In stock Purchase Now » View Details » Filter By . The .44 Spl. Follow Us! And recoil with this .44 Special load in the GP100 was lighter than with full power .357 Mag in my own Geep. At a September writers’ conference at the Texas’ FTW Ranch, Ruger showed us the way cool Mark IV .22 pistol  with quick and easy takedown/reassembly, the soft-shooting Compact version of their American 9mm and a couple of new revolvers definitely out of the mainstream today. HSM 44S5N Cowboy Action 44 Special 200 GR Round Nose Flat Point. They’re loaded with quality brass and primers and are affordably priced for volume shooters. The solid heft balances well with the short, heavy barrel. Manufacturer: Federal Caliber: 44 Special Bullet Type: Semi Wadcutter Hollow Point Bullet Weight: 200 Grain Model: Champion Rounds Per Box: 20 Boxes Per Case: 25 Refine by Caliber: 454 Casull 460 S&W. Years ago, at least one small company produced customized Ruger Service-Six revolvers rebuilt as 5-shot .44 Specials. Online shopping from a great selection of discounted 44 Special by Federal at Vance Outdoors. Refine by Caliber: 50 Action Express 500 S&W. 30-06 Springfield 170 GR Plus 20 Bx/10 Cs, 280840020 Express Geco Federal .44 Special LSWCHP. View; Federal Champion BYOB 36 gr. View; Federal Field & Range 12 GA 2 3/4″ 1 Oz #6 Shot 250 Round Case $ 75.00. The .44 Special cartridge dates back to 1908, introduced with the great old large-frame S&W Triple Lock. Federal Champion handgun loads provide accurate, target-grade performance. We all asked the same question. “Why?” Ruger’s Brandon Trevino gave the best possible answer: “Because we had customers who wanted it.”, Ruger brought out the GP100—essentially, a “.41-frame” revolver, similar to the Colt Python and S&W L-Frame series—in 1986. Due to High Order Volumes, Expect Delays in Processing Orders. 308 Winchester 170 GR Plus 20 Bx/ 10 Cs, 280640020 Express Geco The LSWHP pretty much has one purpose: to make target shooting and scoring simple. I was not real happy with the groups i was getting Around 3 inches at about 50 ft, with #9 i i do about half that. Federal Ammo 44 Special Semi-Wadcutter HP 200 Grain [C44SA] The picture (s) are representative only and may not match the exact product shown. Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by Panzerschwein, Apr 28, 2015. Order by the box or case. Federal 44 Remington Magnum 240 gr Hydra-Shok JHP Personal Defense 20/Box $54.99 ($2.75 / round) Notify Me When Available; Brand: Federal; Item Number: P44HS1; Type: Self Defense; Quantity: 20 Rounds; Federal 44 Rem Mag 225 gr Barnes Expander Vital-Shok 20/Box $46.95 $32.40 ($1.62 / round) Notify Me When Available; Brand: Federal; Item Number: P44XB1; Type: Hunting ; Quantity: … per page . It was conceived, of course, as a super-strong holster-size .357 able to stand up to the pounding of constant training fire with magnum rounds. The Critical Duty load we used has a velocity of 900 fps (and 297 ft.-lbs. Federal C44SA Standard 44 Special Semi-Wadcutter HP 200 GR - 20rd Box. The tightest group of the test, though way low right “out of the box,” was with Gold Dot 200-grain .44 Special. The new Model 1761 variant is a 5-shooter. At 25 yards, Mas tested the 3-inch GP100 .44 Special with these three high performance loads. Click here to see subscription options and get GUNS Magazine delivered to your home. The.44 Special is the fifth cartridge for which the GP100 has been chambered. $30. View; Federal Field & Target 12GA Target Load – 200 Round Case $ 74.99. By placing an order on FoundryOutdoors.com you assume all legal liability for complying with your local, state, and federal laws. Hornady 165-grain Critical Defense (above) was low and right at 25 yards. Page 2 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3 Next > Panzerschwein member. Yes, these revolvers are indeed “female friendly.” Maybe I was in touch with my feminine side…. View; Federal Fusion .25-06 Remington 120 Gr … 308 Winchester 165 GR Express Tip 20 Bx/10 Cs, 280940020 Plus Geco But the GP100—designed for a steady diet of full-power .357 Magnum—lived up to expectations and has been a mainstay of the Ruger catalog ever since. This fac­to­ry new ammo is very accu­rate, depend­able, 100% non-cor­ro­sive, box­er primed and reload­able. Sort By: 1 Item(s) Show. Federal C44SA Standard 44 Special Semi-Wadcutter HP 200 GR - 20rd Box. Joined: Jun 5, 2003 Messages: 3,110. Refine by Caliber: 45 Auto +P 9mm NATO. The snappy Buffalo Bore load running the 200-grain all-copper Barnes hollowpoint to a nominal 1,100 fps (and forbidden for the Charter Arms Bulldog right there on the box) punched five wadcutter-like plugs out of the target 3.60 inches apart, the best three in 1.65. Federal Gold Medal Match .308 Win 168gr Matchking BTHP - 20 Rounds. Currently Shopping by. Better yet: Nothing beats a magazine in your hand. Due to High Order Volumes, Expect Delays in Processing Orders. The .44 Special is the fifth cartridge for which the GP100 has been chambered. of energy at the tip of your trigger finger before you need a reload, while the 5-shot .44 Special with Critical Duty rounds tallies but 1,485. Add to cart. I … (There are reasons why Kalashnikov and Bill Ruger got along so well in person.). The GP100 .44 Special is a neat little gun. Modern Arms 300 AAC Blackout 220gr Polymer Coated Subsonic Ammo - 20 Rounds. Refine by Caliber: 460 S&W 50 Action Express. Be the first to ask a question about this. Sort By: 1 Item(s) Show. 44 S&W Special ammunition for sale. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. If you favor so special a cartridge, then you’ll love this one from Federal’s Champion Training line of ammunition. 300 Winchester 170 GR Plus 20 Bx/ 10 Cs, 282240020 Teilmantel Geco More. The ruggedness of the GP100 is more than a little akin to that of its automotive homonym. Federal .44 Special LSWCHP. Reliable brass and primer; Consistent performance; Ideal for target practice; #C44SA. Confidence is a huge if mathematically unquantifiable factor in winning violent encounters. Some may find it a little on the chunky side for daily carry, but this is subjective. Federal Cartridge 44 Special 200 Grain Semi-Wadcutter Hollow … This is also known as smokeless powder center fire metallic cartridge. box­es. The load was their Critical Duty with plastic-tip FTX jacketed hollowpoint bullet. Page 3 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3. No returns on ammunition. This is also known as smokeless powder center fire metallic cartridge. We now have 3,6 and 12 month financing plans … Brand: Federal: Mfr #: F44SF1: UPC: 029465098391: $1.06 per round $ 21.17 Availability: Out of Stock. Confidence and competence intertwine. I had the good fortune to win the revolver event, just ahead of Tamara Keel, handgun editor for Shooting Illustrated and Gail Pepin, producer/editor of the ProArms Podcast. Federal Champion, .44 Special, SWC-HP, 200 Grain, 20 Rounds - … GP100 .44 serial number 178-10876, fired single action, grouped five shots into 3.50-inch center to center, the best three in 1.30, with Hornady Critical Defense 200-grain like we’d been using at FTW Ranch. Click here to visit GunsMagazine.com. At the time it was generally accepted the larger the bullet, the harder it hit and “got the job done.” Time marched on, however, and the “velocity vs. bullet diameter and weight” argument consumed countless forests worth of gun magazines. Fast, $7.99 Flat Rate Ground Shipping on all orders. The.44 Special is a centerfire handgun cartridge Shop online for top quality.44 Special Centerfire Handgun Ammo for sale! For years the only over-the-counter .44 Special load you could buy was a 246-grain lead roundnose bullet loaded to 755 feet per second, generating 308 ft-lbs. It works well. The .44 S&W Special was originally loaded with a 246-grain lead RN bullet over 26.0 grains of black powder for a muzzle velocity of 780 fps, which was a ballistic improvement over its parent cartridge, the .44 … 7mm Remington Magnum 155 GR Express Tip 20 Bx/10 Cs, 284440020 Plus Geco We have all the best brands of .44 Special at low prices, ready to ship right to your door nationwide! These Hogues give a generous recoil cushion to the web of your hand and contribute to the enjoyment of shooting the Geep .44. The.44 Special was introduced more than 100 years ago, and is a modernization of 19th century.44-cal. My .44 Special loading is with either Federal, Winchester, or Remington brass. Federal .44 Special Ammunition (1 Products) Filter By . Look no further for Elmer Keith's favorite ammo! One of them was the GP100 rendered as a short-barreled, 5-shot .44 Special. Federal 44 Special Ammunition C44SA 200 Grain Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point 20 rounds. With its relatively low recoil and large expansion due to the cavity located in the semi-wadcutter designed bullet, this load makes for a great personal defense cartridge. More. Out of Stock (1) Category. I suspect Ruger rushed this particular gun out of the factory in response to our urgent request due to deadline, which could explain why they didn’t sight it in there. In NJ: you must email FID + DL before ordering. For the Mark IV .22 pistol, it was a stage from the Ruger Rimfire Challenge. There is also a bit of the old “revolver vs. auto” thing going on here. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Sort By: 1 Item(s) Show. Thanks to GUNS Magazine for this post. Mas tries a weak-hand hold using the lightweight Hornady Critical Defense load and finds it to be reasonably controllable in the 36-ounce GP100. Some folks (not all old geezers, either) prefer the administrative handling simplicity of the double-action revolver for defensive needs, and have seen enough autoloaders malfunction when limp-wristed or, for other reasons, to simply have more faith in wheel guns. America's Ultimate Shooting … These cartridges are new production, reloadable brass cased, non-corrosive boxer primer, and fully jacketed in metal. per page . Caliber/Gauge:.44 Special ; Clear All Filters. Aimed at upper bull the GP100 shot the powerful Buffalo Bore .44 Special hot loads with Barnes 200-grain bullets low and right from 25 yards. Caliber/Gauge.17 HMR (4).17 Hornet (1).204 Ruger (3).22 … No ammo shipping to: AK, CA, CT, DC, HI, IL, MA, NY. The Hornady folks were kind enough to run an FBI protocol ballistic gel test for us. No ammo shipping to: AK, CA, CT, DC, HI, IL, MA, NY. Federal 44 Special Ammunition C44SA 200 Grain Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point 20 rounds. As a result recoil is soft, though there is still some muzzle rise. We have all the best brands of .44 Special at low prices, ready to ship right to your door nationwide! When Ruger had introduced their Security-Six 15 years earlier, they made great inroads into a service revolver market dominated by S&W and Colt. Refine by Caliber: 45 Auto 45 Colt. For the Compact American 9mm and the recently introduced 9mm Lightweight Commander SR1911, it was combat shooting formats. Federal's Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point load is a great round for your 44 Special revolver. Given the range of bullet weights available in .44 Special, adjustable sights were obviously the right way to go. 920 fps provided the best group of the test: 2.50 inches on the nose for all five shots and 1.80 for the tightest trio. 308 Marlin Express 165 GR Express Tip 20 Bx/10 Cs, 280540020 Plus Geco Using Hornady 165-grain FTX Critical Defense ammo, a 6 o’clock point-of-aim made for a 6 o’clock point-of-impact. Sights are standard Ruger adjustable at the rear and a green fiber-optic front. I hadn’t brought a trigger pull gauge to FTW Ranch, but had one at home, and this particular GP100 .44 Special registered an average 11.48 pounds double action, with a medium-heavy but smooth pull that “pre-timed” early, a boon for those who like 2-stage “DA” pulls.