What size 44 Magnum did Dirty Harry use?

Harry is famous for his hand cannon. He used a Smith & Wesson Model 29 in . 44 Magnum in the original film, delivering one of the most famous movie monologues of all time while holding the imposing revolver, in which he calls it the most powerful handgun in the world.

What is a 44 Magnum good for?

44 Magnum bullet can reach speeds of up to 1,380 feet per second, generating kinetic energy at themuzzle of 1,015 foot-pounds of force. That’s plenty of power, enough to take down up to deer-size game at distances of up to 50 yards. Even better, there are revolvers with barrels ~7, ~8 or even ~10 inches long.

Was the .44 Magnum the most powerful?

Famously called “the most powerful handgun [cartridge] in the world” by Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry, the . 44 Magnum has since been eclipsed in power by the . 454 Casull, . 460 S&W Magnum… 44 Magnum.

What was the first 44 Magnum revolver?

Smith & Wesson’s first . 44 Magnum revolver, the Model 29, was built on December 15, 1955 and the gun was announced to the public on January 19, 1956 for a price of $140. Julian Hatcher, (technical editor of American Rifleman) and Elmer Keith received two of the first production models.

Whats better .357 or 44 mag?

44mag might be the better option. The much heavier bullets for the . 44mag give a lot more penetration than the lighter . 357 bullets and the force carried by the bullets is much greater at further distances which also make it a better choice for hunting or protection from larger game.

What was the most powerful handgun before the 44 Magnum?

44 Mag only held the “most powerful” title for four years. Somehow though, the line “Being this is the . 44 Magnum, the most powerful production revolver in the World, surpassed only in power by the wildcat . 454 Casull and certain .