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The Other .44

It's no secret that Dave Campbell has an affinity for the .44 caliber—both Special and Magnum. But there is an even older .44—specifically the .44-40 Winchester Center Fire—has its place in his heart, too.

Behind the Bullet: .44 Remington Magnum

While there are many classic wheelgun calibers that date back to the late 19th century—the .44-40 and .45 Colt foremost among them—the relatively modern .44 Rem. Mag. has a well-deserved place among the most effective developments for a revolver, and will undoubtedly remain there for our lifetime and beyond.

Ruger New Model Blackhawk .44 Special

The New Model Blackhawk .44 Special, circa 2010, is a six-shot, single-action revolver in the Flat-top design.

First Look: Ruger's Compact Redhawk .44 Mag.

Not all handgun hunts end with that first, carefully placed shot taken at the end of a silent stalk. This is when you wish you had the new stainless Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag. with a 2.75" barrel carried in an easily accessed belt holster.

Why I Love the .44 Special

My first centerfire handgun was a Smith & Wesson Model 27 in .357 Mag. The versatility of the cartridge, along with its capability of handling less-expensive .38 Special ammo is what lured me to this revolver.

Was the .44 Mag. EVER the “Most Powerful Handgun?"

In the 1971 Clint Eastwood movie “Dirty Harry,” the San Francisco detective spoke one of the most memorable lines in cinematic history.

First Look: Nighthawk Custom Korth NXR .44 Mag. Revolver

Co-developed by Nighthawk Custom and Korth, the new NXR features a 6-inch stainless barrel inside a black DLC-finished shroud and frame, over-travel-adjustable trigger, fully adjustable rear sight, and interchangeable front sights.

New Game Wardens Added in Pennsylvania

Twenty-four new game wardens have been assigned to districts in Pennsylvania, following 44 weeks of intensive training.

First Look: XS Sights Ghost Ring Sights for Henry Big Boy Carbines

XS Sights is offering its Ghost Ring sight sets for Henry Big Boy Carbine lever-action rifles chambered in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum.

First Look: Ruger Marlin 1894 Classic Lever Action

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has announced the reintroduction of the Marlin 1894 Classic chambered in .44 Magnum, which still retains all of the gun's traditional characteristics.

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