.44 mag revolver for CC

EagleScout777 · 03-24-2008, 12:57 PM

I read in his book God, Guns,and Rock and Roll that Ted Nugent used to carry a .44 mag revolver. What do yall think about this?

mitch_mckee · 03-24-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleScout777

I read in his book God, Guns,and Rock and Roll that Ted Nugent used to carry a .44 mag revolver. What do yall think about this?

If yer Ted Nugent, you can carry any damn thing you want!

jerry · 03-24-2008, 01:40 PM

There are a few decent sized .44's that would not be too bulky for carry out there. Combined with a managed recoil type load, it wouldn't be that far fetched.

Bookman · 03-24-2008, 08:21 PM

So.... do you feel lucky, punk?

jimkim · 03-24-2008, 08:31 PM

I used to carry a S&W 629 with a 6" barrel. It worked for me.

AKHunter · 03-25-2008, 12:42 AM

My father in-law, retired Minneapolis police officer of 33 years, carries a .44mag snubbie for CC adn around the home. He lives in a rural area and frequenly has brown and black bears visiting his house/property. There he loads the magnum rounds, for carry in town, the special rounds. I mention this because there will overpenetration with a magnum round vs human. If you are in a metropolitan area it is something to be concerned about.

If you miss, it doesnt matter what the caliber/load. Those bullets are going to get stopped by something, hopefully an inanimate object.

EagleScout777 · 03-25-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch_mckee

If yer Ted Nugent, you can carry any damn thing you want!

I heard him say that he gave up his revolvor for a 10mm Glock.

Shotbreak · 03-30-2008, 05:26 PM

If you can conceal it without a telltale bulge, carry it.

Triggerjerk · 03-30-2008, 06:09 PM

I heard that he is carrying a 10 mm, but did not catch the make of gun. It was mentioned in a Maasad Ayoob article.

nathangdad · 03-30-2008, 06:15 PM

I feel the .44 mag revolver is a too big and heavy for a carry gun.
Also, many claim to but not that many actually master the .44 mag.

However, if it works for you then it is what you should carry.

Taurus Fan · 03-30-2008, 06:48 PM

Since a 4" barrel .357 with 125 grain JHP's has the best record of anything for stopping power, why lug around something bigger, heavier, and harder to shoot? And if you go to a lighter .44 special load, you're defeating the purpose, since it's not as effective as the .357 from all the data available.
It would be cool, though. You certainly would know it's hanging on your hip.

Capt'n Mil Coll · 04-07-2008, 12:22 AM

I love my S&W 681 .357. I carry it all the time and see no reason to carry a .44 for any reason. I dont see many bears in the city.

ander254 · 04-07-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotbreak

If you can conceal it without a telltale bulge, carry it.

I put a 44 mag in my front pants pocket and my wife didn't notice anything different about me

just kidding, i dont think I could squeeze on in my jeans pocket.

just_a_car · 04-07-2008, 03:23 PM

Don't forget, in some states, you can just OC it. I know I would if I owned a nice .44mag revolver.

I find OC to be much more comfortable, especially in summer.

To find out if your state is pro-OC, check out OpenCarry.org

I can't look for the OP, as his/her location is not listed.

TXplt · 04-07-2008, 03:27 PM

That's fine--whatever you can shoot well. Maybe load with mid-range or hot .44 special to prevent overpenetration.

Ted tells it like it is !

EagleScout777 · 04-14-2008, 01:21 PM

Taurus 444UL looks good. Can it be ported?

Falcon2 · 04-24-2008, 12:30 AM

.44Mag? Big Foot Beware!!
falcon2

DWFan · 04-24-2008, 01:17 AM

I've been a fan of Ted Nugent since his Amboy Duke days and he's been known to carry a lot of things.

GlockMeister · 04-24-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by just_a_car

Don't forget, in some states, you can just OC it. I know I would if I owned a nice .44mag revolver.

I find OC to be much more comfortable, especially in summer.

To find out if your state is pro-OC, check out OpenCarry.org

I can't look for the OP, as his/her location is not listed.

Not the same as one I saw a while back. On that one, it showed and stated both WI. and IL. are not CC in any way shape or form. This one for IL. says in rural areas and I don't think that's true. Illinois has no and recognizes no CCW licensing. I'd gladly admit I'm wrong if someone shows me I am. lol

Also, when I clicked on Illinois, it went to a page with other info for Illinois. One such info is it says minimum age for OC is 18. That I know is wrong. You can't legally even own a handgun in Illinois until or unless you're 21...So I would be skeptical about any info that site gives and still check with the state your ins State Police.

just_a_car · 04-24-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Not the same as one I saw a while back. On that one, it showed and stated both WI. and IL. are not CC in any way shape or form. This one for IL. says in rural areas and I don't think that's true. Illinois has no and recognizes no CCW licensing. I'd gladly admit I'm wrong if someone shows me I am. lol

Also, when I clicked on Illinois, it went to a page with other info for Illinois. One such info is it says minimum age for OC is 18. That I know is wrong. You can't legally even own a handgun in Illinois until or unless you're 21...So I would be skeptical about any info that site gives and still check with the state your ins State Police.

Your best bet is to read through the posts in the Illinois-specific forum: Illinois - Stories From The States - OpenCarry.org - Discussion Forum

I can be found on the WA forum (I don't check any other forum on there): Washington - Stories From The States - OpenCarry.org - Discussion Forum

03-24-2008, 12:57 PM	#1
EagleScout777 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0)	.44 mag revolver for CC I read in his book God, Guns,and Rock and Roll that Ted Nugent used to carry a .44 mag revolver. What do yall think about this?

03-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#3
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,759 Trader Rating: (0)	There are a few decent sized .44's that would not be too bulky for carry out there. Combined with a managed recoil type load, it wouldn't be that far fetched. __________________

03-24-2008, 08:31 PM	#5
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastman GA Posts: 1,739 Trader Rating: (0)	I used to carry a S&W 629 with a 6" barrel. It worked for me. __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

03-30-2008, 05:26 PM	#8
Shotbreak Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocala, Fl Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0)	.44 mag If you can conceal it without a telltale bulge, carry it.

03-30-2008, 06:09 PM	#9
Triggerjerk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 978 Trader Rating: (0)	I heard that he is carrying a 10 mm, but did not catch the make of gun. It was mentioned in a Maasad Ayoob article. __________________ We old dogs can learn new tricks. We just may not like performng them. TJ

03-24-2008, 08:21 PM	#4
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738 Trader Rating: (0)	So.... do you feel lucky, punk?

03-25-2008, 12:42 AM	#6
AKHunter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 903 Trader Rating: (0)	My father in-law, retired Minneapolis police officer of 33 years, carries a .44mag snubbie for CC adn around the home. He lives in a rural area and frequenly has brown and black bears visiting his house/property. There he loads the magnum rounds, for carry in town, the special rounds. I mention this because there will overpenetration with a magnum round vs human. If you are in a metropolitan area it is something to be concerned about. If you miss, it doesnt matter what the caliber/load. Those bullets are going to get stopped by something, hopefully an inanimate object.

03-30-2008, 06:15 PM	#10
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,195 Trader Rating: (0)	Personally I feel the .44 mag revolver is a too big and heavy for a carry gun. Also, many claim to but not that many actually master the .44 mag. However, if it works for you then it is what you should carry.

03-30-2008, 06:48 PM	#11
Taurus Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cobra Command Headquarters Posts: 664 Trader Rating: (0)	Since a 4" barrel .357 with 125 grain JHP's has the best record of anything for stopping power, why lug around something bigger, heavier, and harder to shoot? And if you go to a lighter .44 special load, you're defeating the purpose, since it's not as effective as the .357 from all the data available. It would be cool, though. You certainly would know it's hanging on your hip.

04-07-2008, 12:22 AM	#12
Capt'n Mil Coll Military Rifle Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 2,017 Trader Rating: (0)	I love my S&W 681 .357. I carry it all the time and see no reason to carry a .44 for any reason. I dont see many bears in the city.

04-07-2008, 03:23 PM	#14
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (0)	Don't forget, in some states, you can just OC it. I know I would if I owned a nice .44mag revolver. I find OC to be much more comfortable, especially in summer. To find out if your state is pro-OC, check out OpenCarry.org I can't look for the OP, as his/her location is not listed. __________________

04-07-2008, 03:27 PM	#15
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,244 Trader Rating: (0)	That's fine--whatever you can shoot well. Maybe load with mid-range or hot .44 special to prevent overpenetration. Ted tells it like it is ! __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

04-14-2008, 01:21 PM	#16
EagleScout777 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0)	Taurus 444UL looks good. Can it be ported?

04-24-2008, 12:30 AM	#17
Falcon2 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mich, Retired to Arizona Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0)	.44Mag? Big Foot Beware!! falcon2

04-24-2008, 01:17 AM	#18
DWFan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 469 Trader Rating: (0)	I've been a fan of Ted Nugent since his Amboy Duke days and he's been known to carry a lot of things.