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Pilgrim said:
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With the way walls are made today, the 44 (w/ full loads) has a little too much over-penetration for my comfort. Now I did once own a 2-1/2 44 mag which was magnaported and loaded with only 44 special rounds--which seemed to be a very good load. It was still too heavy for everyday carry though.
I loved my Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag. (7 1/2" barrel). I made my own "hot loads" for it and it would go through just about anything. But for home protection, you don't throw the baby out with the bathwater by dismissing a 44 mag. as a viable weapon. What I did was load it with "shot shells". Speer sold the kits for 44 mag., 357 and 38 cal. The spread pattern is approximately 1 inch per foot. Not only will this setup serve as a definite deterrent to an intruder, it has the added advantage of being able to hit something quite easily during a nervous altercation. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/evilgrin.gif" alt="" />
Well that does sound interesting and it does do away with over-penetration, however I still like my 'ol .45 as my favorite. Even with hot loads over penetration is normally not a factor and plus it is my favorite all time round for carry for many years .... It is fast at reloading and recoil in mine is not a factor for the 2nd shot (or more if needed).... The best home defense weapon is the one that you are most familiar with--or the closest one to ya in a pinch.
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