Guns shaped America. Dirty Harry’s .44 Magnum is king

The .44 Magnum revolver, famously wielded by Clint Eastwood in “Dirty Harry,” remains an iconic symbol in America.
The National Interest

Smith & Wesson’s .44 Magnum Revolver: Why You Should Fear the ‘Dirty Harry’ Gun

Few handguns combine power and cachet, but the Smith & Wesson Model 29 manages to do so with ease. Described by fictional San Francisco Police Department Detective Harry “Dirty Harry” Callahan as “the ...
The National Interest

Smith & Wesson’s Big .44 Magnum Revolver: A Legendary Gun Like No Other

One of the first, if not the first handguns to take advantage of the .44 Magnum round was the Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver. A blued, six cylinder revolver, the Model 29 weighs nearly three pounds ...
American Rifleman

Charter Arms .44 S&W Spl. Bulldog: The 'Wrong' Revolver For The Right Reasons

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Not too long ago, I was reading a ...
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Why the .44 Magnum is still a bear-stopper (and where it falls short)

We may earn revenue from products featured on this page through affiliate links. The .44 Magnum has been killing big animals cleanly for decades, yet every few years someone declares it obsolete.
American Rifleman

Colt's .44 Mag. Anaconda Returns

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The modern era of powerful ...