Magnum .44, Clint Eastwood and other big

History

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum, or simply the .44 Magnum, is the world's most famous revolver. In the United States, there are entire communities of fans of this weapons... This is a classic .44 caliber revolver for all time. It was developed by Smith & Wesson engineer for the .44 Remington Magnum cartridge Elmer Keith in 1955. The .44 Remington Magnum cartridge was chosen by Elmer specifically for the new Magnum, as its design was originally designed to withstand higher internal pressures than conventional revolvers. Below is a classic Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum with a 6½-inch (165mm) barrel. It is the six-shot revolver with the most powerful frame of any Smith & Wesson revolver, which began the history of the 44s and is still popular today.

This is the Magnum barrel with an 8- and 3 / 8-inch (214-mm) elongated barrel. Also - Model 29 .44 Magnum

Initially, there were three 29-x Magnums 44-x models: with an 6 ½ inch barrel length (165 mm), an 8 and 3 / 8 inch (214 mm) and with the longest barrel 10 and 5 / 8 inches (270 mm). Later, models with a short barrel - 4 inches (102 mm) and models with a barrel 6 inches (153 mm) were added to them. All models .44 Magnum have excellent shooting accuracy with the barrel of any length.

Although, of course, the longer the barrel, the more accurate the revolver. Therefore, the 29 ”barrel Magnum offered the best accuracy and lowest recoil force. The Model 44 .XNUMX Magnum is also one of the most accurate revolvers made by Smith & Wesson in its history.

Cartridges .44 Remington Magnum

The .44 Magnum was based on the 44 .1907 S&W Special from earlier revolvers, which was perfect for Elmer's experiments. Elmer eventually found the ideal bullet weight for the .44 Magnum at 240 grains (roughly 16 grams), allowing muzzle velocities in excess of 1500 feet (460 meters) per second. During testing, the .44 Magnum delivered twice the energy of the bullet than the .357 Magnum. Smith & Wesson was pleased with the results achieved and decided to find a partner to manufacture the .44 Magnum on an industrial scale. It was the Remington company. Elmer agreed with Remington to launch a commercial version of his new experimental .44 Magnum cartridge, and Smith & Wesson was asked to make a new revolver for it.

The .44 Magnum cartridge, which received the new name .44 Remington Magnum, has become slightly longer than the original .44 Special cartridge. Subsequently, various versions of the .44 Remington Magnum cartridge, or simply the .44 Magnum, were created.

Ballistic characteristics (average values ​​according to Buffalo Bore Ammunition and DoubleTap Defense LLC) of some of the .44 Magnum:
Bullet weight and type: 200 Gran (13 gr.) JHP; initial speed of a bullet: 1,282 ft / s (391 m / s); bullet energy: 760 ft · lbf (1 030 J).

Bullet weight and type: 225 gran (15 gr.) XPB Lead Free; initial speed of a bullet: 1,500 ft / s (460 m / s); bullet energy: 1,124 ft · lbf (1 524 J).

Bullet weight and type: 240 Gran (16 gr.) Bonded JSP; initial speed of a bullet: 1,500 ft / s (460 m / s); bullet energy: 1,200 ft · lbf (1 600 J).

Bullet weight and type: 320 gran (21 gr.) WFNGC HC; initial speed of a bullet: 1,300 ft / s (400 m / s); bullet energy: 1,201 ft · lbf (1 628 J).

Bullet weight and type: 340 gran (22 gr.) LFN + P +; initial speed of a bullet: 1,325 ft / s (404 m / s); bullet energy: 1,533 ft · lbf (2 078 J).

Cartridges .44 Remington Magnum

44 Magnum cartridges were produced, and the revolver developed for them by Smith & Wesson was designated Model 29. It should be noted that other existing .44: 44 Russian or .44 Special cartridges can be used in this revolver.

So, by 1955, everything was done, the legend was born, becoming a noticeable phenomenon in the arms world. But the new revolver has not yet gained universal popularity. Only 16 years later, when the cult film Dirty Harry came out in 1971, starring Clint Eastwood made Model 29 .44 Magnum world-famous.

Dirty Harry

Almost everyone associates this weapon with Dirty Harry Clint Eastwood. In the punk episode, Harry talks about this revolver as the most powerful revolver in the world, and this statement, as well as, of course, the very spectacular appearance of the 44-th Magnum, greatly influenced the public imagination.

Frame from x / f "Dirty Harry"

Magnum 44 Dirty Harry

Many people still think so. Although this statement is not entirely true, since the most powerful revolver in the world actually became the S&W Model BFR5C454 .7 Casull 454-round Single Action, made in the old western style, which was created in 1959. This revolver, however, was only made to order in small quantities, which meant that the Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum was still the most powerful mass-produced revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model BFR454C7 .454 Casull

Thus, the .44 Smith & Wesson Magnum was really the most powerful pistol in the world for only four years: in 1955-1959. After the screening of Dirty Harry, all 44 Magnums on sale were sold out within days, and Smith & Wesson was literally inundated with requests for additional supplies of revolvers. Thus, without realizing it (in the case of the film), the company captured a whole niche in the arms market, which still exists today.

Below is a modern Model 629 44 with a shortened 4-inch barrel and a rubberized grip (on classic models it is wooden).

Model 29 .44 Magnum is forever associated with Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry: just type 44 Magnum in any search engine and a frame from the movie will appear, where Dirty Harry holds it in his hand. By the way, you might be surprised to learn that Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen, John Wayne, and Paul Newman took turns declining the offer to play the role of Dirty Harry. Clint Eastwood was actually the last candidate for this role, and he agreed. Eastwood chose the Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum for his role - even though the company did not have the revolver in production at the time. The magnum for the film was actually assembled from spare parts at their factory in Boston, Massachusetts. Before filming, Eastwood practiced shooting this Magnum for a month, which allowed him to get used to the recoil and to handle the weapon freely. After the screening of the film, he increased his acting popularity to absolute megastatus ... along with the revolver. Subsequently, many of those who refused regretted this. Below is a nickel-plated Model 29 .44 Magnum. This particular revolver was made in 1956.

And this is a modern Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629 Hunter .44 Magnum with a telescopic sight

When size matters

The weight of the largest bullet cartridge .454 Casull WFNGC HC is 400 gran (26 grams); initial speed of a bullet: 1,400 ft / s (430 m / s); bullet energy: 1,741 ft · lbf (2 360 J). But this is not the limit. The .454 Casull cartridge is an extended and revised version of the .45 Colt cartridge and is a very powerful cartridge. It is able to accelerate a bullet in 240 gran (16 grams) to the initial speed in 1,900 ft / s (580 m / s), providing it with energy in 2,000 ft-lb (2 700 J).

Ballistic characteristics (average values ​​from Hornady and DoubleTap Defense LLC) of some of .454 Casull:

Bullet weight and type: 240 gran (16 gr.) XTP JHP; initial speed of a bullet: 1,900 ft / s (580 m / s); bullet energy: 1,923 ft · lbf (2 607 J).

Bullet weight and type: 300 gran (19 gr.) XTP JHP; initial speed of a bullet: 1,650 ft / s (500 m / s); bullet energy: 1,814 ft · lbf (2 459 J).

Bullet weight and type: 335 gran (22 gr.) WFNGC HC; initial speed of a bullet: 1,600 ft / s (490 m / s); bullet energy: 1,904 ft · lbf (2 581 J).

Bullet weight and type: 360 gran (23 gr.) WFNGC HC; initial speed of a bullet: 1,500 ft / s (460 m / s); bullet energy: 1,800 ft · lbf (2 400 J).

Bullet weight and type: 400 gran (26 gr.) WFNGC HC; initial speed of a bullet: 1,400 ft / s (430 m / s); bullet energy: 1,741 ft · lbf (2 360 J).

Cartridges .454 Casull 240 gr XTP from Hornady

In terms of the energy of the bullet and its speed, this cartridge of the .454 Casull even surpasses the most powerful cartridge for the Desert Eagle pistol from Israel Military Industries .50 Action Express (Expansive): the weight of the 300 gran bullet (19 grams); initial speed of a bullet: 1,550 ft / s (470 m / s); bullet energy: 1,600 ft · lbf (2 200 J). In the very maximum equipment .50 cartridge Action Express is able to give a slightly larger value of the energy of the bullet - to 1,800 ft · lbf (2 440 J), and still does not reach this indicator to .454 Casull from Hornady.

Greg Brush, who shot one shot while fishing in Alaska for a full-grown grizzly bear (the bear was the first to start) from a Ruger Super Redhawk .454 Casull revolver with a shortened barrel

Ruger Super Redhawk .454 Casull

Ruger Super Redhawk .454 Casull with telescopic sight

Other revolvers caliber .454 Casull

Freedom Arms .454 Casull

Freedom Arms .454 Casull with telescopic sight

Taurus Raging Bull Model 454

Taurus Raging Bull Model 454 with a telescopic sight

Mateba Model 6 Unica (Can be charged with .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, .45 Long Colt) cartridges

Mateba Model 6 Unica with a telescopic sight

An even more powerful cartridge is the .460 S&W Magnum. This is the longest and most powerful version of the .454 Casull.

Ballistic performance (averages from Buffalo Bore Ammunition and CorBon) of some of the .460 S&W Magnum:

Bullet weight and type: 200 gran (13 gr.) DPX; initial speed of a bullet: 2,300 ft / s (700 m / s); bullet energy: 2,350 ft · lbf (3 190 J).

Bullet weight and type: 275 gran (18 gr.) DPX; initial speed of a bullet: 1,825 ft / s (556 m / s); bullet energy: 2,034 ft · lbf (2 758 J).

Bullet weight and type: 300 Gran (19 gr.) Jacketed Flat Nose; initial speed of a bullet: 2,060 ft / s (630 m / s); bullet energy: 2,826 ft · lbf (3 832 J).

Bullet weight and type: 360 gran (23 gr.) Lead Long Flat Nose; initial speed of a bullet: 1,900 ft / s (580 m / s); bullet energy: 2,885 ft · lbf (3 912 J).

Bullet weight and type: 395 Gran (26 gr.) Hard Cast; initial speed of a bullet: 1,525 ft / s (465 m / s); bullet energy: 2,040 ft · lbf (2 770 J).

Cartridges .460 S&W Magnum 395 gr Hard Cast from CorBon

.460 S&W Magnum revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 460XVR ES (Emergency Survival Kit)

Smith & Wesson Model 460XVR

Smith & Wesson Model 460XVR with telescopic sight

But this is not the limit. The most powerful pistol cartridge to date is the .500 S&W Magnum.

Ballistic performance (averages from Hornady, Cor-Bon, Winchester, DoubleTap Defense LLC and Ballistic Supply) of some .500 S&W Magnum:

Bullet weight and type: 300 Gran (19 gr.) FTX LEVERevolution; initial speed of a bullet: 2,075 ft / s (632 m / s); bullet energy: 2,868 ft · lbf (3 888 J).

Bullet weight and type: 350 Gran (23 gr.) JHP; initial speed of a bullet: 1,975 ft / s (602 m / s); bullet energy: 3,031 ft · lbf (4 109 J).

Bullet weight and type: 400 Gran (26 gr.) JHP PTW; initial speed of a bullet: 1,800 ft / s (550 m / s); bullet energy: 2,877 ft · lbf (3 901 J).

Bullet weight and type: 500 Gran (32 gr.) JSP / Hard Cast; initial speed of a bullet: 1,500 ft / s (460 m / s); bullet energy: 2,500 ft · lbf (3 400 J).

Bullet weight and type: 700 Gran (45 gr.) Hard Cast; initial speed of a bullet: 1,200 ft / s (370 m / s); bullet energy: 2,238 ft · lbf (3 034 J).

Cartridge .500 S&W Magnum 350 gr. The Winchester JHP is capable of delivering 23 4 Joules of energy to a 109-gram bullet.

A hunter who shot an elephant from a Sig Sauer P226 revolver with a telescopic sight from a single shot in South Africa

Sig Sauer P226 .500 S&W Magnum with telescopic sight (Custom version of Magnum Research BFR .45 / 70 Gov't)

Other revolvers in .500 S&W Magnum

Magnum Research BFR .45 / 70 Gov't

Smith & Wesson Model 500

Smith & Wesson Model 500 with telescopic sight

Ultimate 500 by Gary Reeder Custom Guns (Custom version Magnum Research BFR .45 / 70 Gov't)

Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 500. Considered the most powerful mass-produced pistol in the world.

Magnum as art

Magnum 44 - revolver, ideal for engraving. Below are some classic examples of such revolvers.

The Smith & Wesson Model 629, an engraved stainless steel variant, was released in 1978.

Below is the engraved and embellished Smith & Wesson engraver by Russell J. Smith Model 29-2, which was produced in 1965.

Below are other engraved and embellished 29 models.

Model 29, consisting of a nickel-plated drum and barrel, and a walnut wood grip.

Model 29-3 with 4-inch barrel, released in honor of the anniversary of Elmer Keith, engraved with gold and mother of pearl handle.

And this Magnum is released in honor of the 50 anniversary of giving the status of the state of Alaska.

Other revolvers caliber .44 Magnum

Ruger vaquero

Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum

Taurus Model 445 .44 Special (for some .44 Magnum cartridges)

Ruger Huntrer .44 Magnum

Taurus Raging Bull Model 444

Ruger Blackhawk .44 Magnum and Colt Frontier Series I .44-40 1892

Comments

[Vladimirets]

Still, IMHO, a revolver with a long barrel and optics is complete ugliness. The individual especially delivered the elephant specially fired from a revolver, as a weapon of last chance, yes, but specifically to hunt with it?

[avt]

Quote: Vladimirets

Still, IMHO, a revolver with a long barrel and optics is complete ugliness

Yes, well, it’s better for a bear and an elephant like a gun. Again, the roastin is more glorious than even a good knife. Well, the article is a direct brochure, but beautifully so +

[Karlsonn]

Eastwood chose the Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum for his role - despite the fact that the company did not have this revolver in production at that time. The magnum for the film was actually assembled from spare parts at their factory in Boston, Massachusetts. Before filming, Eastwood practiced shooting from this Magnum for a month, which allowed him to get used to recoil and to freely use weapons. After showing the film, he increased his acting popularity to an absolute megastatus ... along with a revolver. Subsequently, many of those who refused, regretted it. Below is a nickel-plated Model 29 .44 Magnum. This special revolver was made in the 1956 year.

Clint in "Harry" uses the same type of revolver, but not a 44 caliber, but a 41, a month's training did not help. During filming, Clint could not cope with the recoil and damaged his wrist.
So Clint + 44 is just a great advertising move.

[kopar]

Thank you. A very interesting article and photo. One can only envy the Americans who have the opportunity to buy such beauty.

[alexey garbuz]

And what's good with these models? Yes, they look beautiful! But such a caliber is absurd !!! Recoil will twist the hands of anyone - let it be Schwarzenegger or Monroe. An absurd barrel length that increases recoil. A breakthrough of powder gases between the drum and the cut of the barrel is a guaranteed burn to nearby exposed areas of the body. And besides, on all models, the USM has not changed for 50 years. Nothing new - only lips made up! Painted copies, as examples of folk art - God bless them, can be put on a wall or under glass - let the grandchildren stare, but no more.

[Michael HORNET]

You rave)) although the returns are really strong

[RomanS]

Thanks to the author for the informative article and interesting photos.

[Major_Vortex]

Powerfully, the author pushed back this time! Only Sig Sauer P226 is not a revolver, most likely a typo crept in the signature to the photo.

And here's the .450 Marlin revolver:



This is a rifle cartridge, if someone does not know, for a rifle with lever reloading of the same company. Very powerful on moose / bear

[Vladimirets]

Quote: Mayor_Vikhr

Very powerful on moose / bear

A very suitable weapon for hunting, yeah.

[Major_Vortex]

This is for "aesthetes", like hunting a bison with a bow

Cartridge .450 Marlin just for a bear is recommended by the company, if with a rifle. A revolver, if desired, can be released at least under .50 BMG. The bear’s legs will fall off if you successfully get out of this.

[Vladimirets]

Quote: Mayor_Vikhr

Cartridge .450 Marlin just for a bear is recommended by the company, if with a rifle. A revolver, if desired, can be released at least under .50 BMG. The bear’s legs will fall off if you successfully get out of this.

The so-called "hunting" revolvers are used as stoppers when hunting large and dangerous animals as an additional weapon for self-defense, or as an instrument of humanity for finishing off wounded animals.

[Major_Vortex]

Quote: Vladimirets

Quote: Mayor_Vikhr

Cartridge .450 Marlin just for a bear is recommended by the company, if with a rifle. A revolver, if desired, can be released at least under .50 BMG. The bear’s legs will fall off if you successfully get out of this.

The so-called "hunting" revolvers are used as stoppers when hunting large and dangerous animals as an additional weapon for self-defense, or as an instrument of humanity for finishing off wounded animals.

Marlin itself does not produce pistols and revolvers. Only hunting rifles of traditional design.

The .450 Marlin cartridge was created by Hornady and Marlin in 2000 for the lever bolt rifle, as an upgraded version of the old .45-70 cartridge. The cartridge is the best suited for taiga hunting for moose, deer, wild boar, bear, when you need a compact, powerful weapon with a reliable stopping effect for short-range shooting (https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/.450_Marlin).

[gross kaput]

The main thing is that you, too, do not tear your paws out

[Bongo]

Quote: Vladimirets

A very suitable weapon for hunting, yeah.

Especially for hunting, in my opinion, this weapon is not very suitable, but as a means of self-defense against a large animal, it is quite. In autumn, during the course of the salmon, I have repeatedly met with bears on the shore, while "adequate" ones have come across, but such meetings are not very encouraging.
Often, instead of a crab or "Saigi-12S" because of their weight and dimensions, you have to get by with firecrackers, although there is no certainty that they will be able to scare away the beast.

[bazilio]

Quote: Mayor_Vikhr

Only Sig Sauer P226 is not a revolver, most likely a typo crept in the signature to the photo.

I thought so too, but in the photo where this revolver with optics is on the passport / booklet with a drawing, P226 is also written there.

[Major_Vortex]

Quote: bazilio

I thought so too, but in the photo where this revolver with optics is on the passport / booklet with a drawing, P226 is also written there.

This is a gun mat. It just shows the explosion diagram of the Sig Sauer P226 pistol. Similar rugs are for different models of weapons:

[Smithy]

In the photo, the revolver Freedoms arms mod. 83SS Field Grade Cal .454Casull, anyone interested in the link:
http://www.littlegun.info/arme%20americaine/a%20freedoms%20arms%20gb.htm

[Peacemaker]

That's just on the booklet the scheme for disassembling the pistol is drawn and this is P-226

[Scales]

what is this hat ?? let's be honest, in both hands on magnum and at the same time ... so that I fly)

[Rurikovich]

Always in awe of revolvers! And Kolt's "Pythons" are generally injected into a stupor.
Plus for an informative article. Orizhie never stands still, and by virtue of human nature, to have the most perfect for murder develops non-stop. That is why such outwardly "aesthetic" killing machines appear.

[FunkschNNX]

Would a revolver be a woman - would marry.

[Mooh]

There was only one question - why such revolvers? I don’t see any practical meaning in them, but from the point of view of writing the golden AK-47 is still cooler

[Rurikovich]

Each type of weapon is created for a specific purpose. Revolvers, like pistols, are melee weapons for self-defense. A kind of last line of defense (not counting the cold - knives, sabers, etc.). And the cartridges for such weapons are designed for the balance of each specific sample. The powerful ammunition of Smithwesson's (and Kolt's) revolvers has a large stopping effect (large caliber, large mass, large kinetic energy) and as a result of meeting an enemy in the basement of a house, one hit of such a bullet has a greater effect than Kalashnikov ammunition, which has characteristics for a completely different type of confrontation. After all, this weapon is designed for ammunition, and not vice versa. So the legendary, "gold" for your AK-47, is a panacea for all ills. And in tight spaces, it is better to have much more comfortable pistols and revolvers than machine guns and assault rifles.

[beresa]

I fully support you.

[vomag]

In a limited space, it is preferable to have PP specialists constantly chasing them. As for the revolvers, the Ruger Alaskan 454 impressed me really

[Rurikovich]

Quote: vomag

In a limited space, it is preferable to have PP specialists constantly chasing them.

This is with us And in a country of developed "democracy" sometimes even "Smith-Wesson" in the glove compartment saves life ...

[bazilio]

Quote: Rurikovich

Each type of weapon is created for specific purposes. Revolvers, like pistols - melee weapons, for self-defense. A kind of last line of defense (not counting the cold - knives, sabers, etc.)

Yes you are right. There is also a historical aspect - revolvers appeared earlier, and were more reliable and practical than the first self-loading pistols. But in the end, pistols became more practical and revolvers from the army survived. Now reovlvers are service / self-defense weapons + sports and entertainment. The only plus of revolvers over pistols is the "omnivorous" types of bullets for the same caliber. revolvers have no problems with sticking, jamming, etc.

[Klim2011]

An additional plus of revolvers is the absence of shells at the place of use.

[Mooh]

Rurikovich
They answered comprehensively, but did not understand the question.
I had in mind the excess power described in the article of ammunition for any situation other than firing on cast-iron cylinder blocks of American cars.
And the golden Kalashnikov, he is not in quotation marks, he has to measure letters with fans.

[Rurikovich]

Maybe I will not deny it. after all, everyone understands the proposal made differently than the one who makes it. And even the excess power of the ammunition can do a good job. For example, if the enemy is wearing bullet-proof vest and the bullet has not pierced him, then due to his great power and stopping action, the enemy can be stunned by the force of the blow and thrown back some distance, which gives a brief advantage to the shooter, and the result of the battle can be predetermined. It’s not bad when there is a powerful ammunition, but when it is not enough to solve problems
P.S. The presence of golden horseshoes does not make swag a trotter That is why the owners of "golden" Kalashnokovs are sometimes better to measure their brains ...

[Mooh]

Total: are heavy-duty revolvers necessary for sudden work in a limited space on the enemy in heavy body armor and as a spare weapon when hunting an elephant? And while they are sold in thousands, if not millions, of them.

[Rurikovich]

I said figuratively. The moral is that each weapon is designed for certain conditions for its use. Of course, the Velodog revolvers designed to protect cyclists from attacking dogs had a caliber of 4-5mm, which was enough for protection. And if used for such cases .44Magnum, then from the dog, probably, only the tip of the tail would remain ... But at the same time, using these "pukalki" (Velodogi) for self-defense against a more serious enemy, you can lose your life, because the power of the ammunition is very small with one hit and is unable to stop the attacker. MORALITY! Everyone chooses a weapon for self-defense for their own understanding. And if some "deer" from Oklahoma likes to carry a powerful Smith-Wesson in shorts, he will carry it, because he is sure that his bullet will stop the elephant too. But in any case, this sample will be a weapon for self-defense. And if they are bought, then there is demand.
P.S. I wouldn’t begin to measure who will have a bigger hole in my head.
P.P.S. You can get to the pillar ...

[Scales]

in cartridges probably gold pollen with gunpowder ??? to sparkle when fired = D

[Artyom]

to such large "guns" as a makeweight is not enough attached butt! And in my opinion there were such options. The video shows how the guy's hand is not childishly "dries"!

[Analgin]

Quote: Mayor_Vikhr

Cartridge .450 Marlin just for a bear is recommended by the company, if with a rifle. A revolver, if desired, can be released at least under .50 BMG. The bear’s legs will fall off if you successfully get out of this.

Well, offhand I remember at least 2 pistols under .50 BMG: Israeli "Maadi Griffin" and Thunder 50 BMG. Both seem to be single-shot, so you need to shoot very accurately (by the way, even a girl can shoot from the first barrel, according to the manufacturer's statement). But if you got it ...

[lexx2038]

Analgin
Well, offhand I remember at least 2 pistols under .50 BMG: Israeli "Maadi Griffin" and Thunder 50 BMG. Both seem to be single-shot, so you need to shoot very accurately (by the way, even a girl can shoot from the first barrel, according to the manufacturer's statement). But if you got it ... [/ Quote]
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The .50 rifle means the men collarbone breaks, and a pistol of the same caliber for girls? What, according to other physical laws, works?

[Analgin]

It turns out that on the other.
The photo is not very true, but what it is.
DTK, possibly some stabilization systems or anti-recoil muddled like those used in the Thunder's design.

Emnip "sniper" is 12 years old, so it's hard to believe. In general, judging by the video, there is a minimum recoil of Orelik's level under .50 pistol.

ps: A man shoots a .50 bmg pistol (similar to Thunder 50)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9D4Gb5dMI

[Vasek]

Quote: lexx2038

What, according to other physical laws, works?

on new physical principles.
Well, seriously, what a fool butt butt on the collarbone?

[Aydar]

Quote: Artyom

to such large "guns" as a makeweight is not enough attached butt! And in my opinion there were such options. The video shows how the guy's hand is not childishly "dries"!

In fact, it is even more comfortable to shoot from a large-caliber revolver than from a PM.
I shot 44 caliber in Thailand with two hands, 30 rounds cost somewhere around $ 20. Dash in the Jomtien area in Pattaya. So the recoil is less sharp than that of PM, but given the weight of the bullet the flatness is less, for example, 25 meters need to aim higher in the region of the head, then the bullets will lie on the chest.

[lexx2038]

Informative. What are we doing? Eye medicine? It is not proper to praise Porsche for those who collect bottles (figuratively speaking)

[Aydar]

Quote: MooH

There was only one question - why such revolvers? I don’t see any practical meaning in them, but from the point of view of writing the golden AK-47 is still cooler

A revolver is more reliable than a pistol, it does not misfire or, like pistols, there is an under-feeding of a cartridge from a magazine, therefore, as a "second barrel", a revolver is more reliable.

[saygon66]

- Colt revolver under the "disrespectful" we have .410 caliber

[Massik]

Oh well, not respected ... As Rossi Rio Grande released quite respected)

[saygon66]

-Yes, but we have only Saiga in this caliber ... the subject of controversy! Today people don't recognize anything less than 12 gauge ...

[Karlsonn]

Quote: saygon66

Today, people do not recognize anything less than the 12 caliber ...

Duc 12 th steers!
Who needs a recoil and a smaller weapon weight - 20 caliber.
Actually this caliber is a cheaper replacement for the rifled cartridge of the .365 caliber.

[Fast]

A heavy revolver is overkill, the speed of everything drops, bullets (you hear a hit on the target separately), shots (try to pull it out), aiming, hammering on the ears, beating off hands, not too specific for gourmets. The rifle will not replace, unless the target is connected and point blank, and the lighter hand weapon of the enemy manages to make a sieve out of the shooter. It's like photographing with a wooden camera, the result will be better by 2 orders of magnitude, but try to make a report.

[Denimax]

Long-range revolver with a pointed bullet, and a collimator, could be suitable for pilots.
Of the revolvers, I like Italian Reno more.

[Bayonet]

Many thanks to the author, great article and great photos!

[GRusl]

"Would you go from here cockerels"

[Prager]

serious technique. crushed bones no worse than buckshot!