American Handgunner Jul/Aug 1981 - Jeffersonian

.44 Magnum and Dan Wesson's
version of the ..Most powerful
handgun .. ." is reportedly in
production, though we haven't
seen one as yet. The most recent
offering is the .44 version of
Sterling Arms X-Caliber single
shot pistol.
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On these pages, then, is a
representative sample of what's
available in .44 Magnum
chambering. We have put each of
the guns pictured under the
critical eye of the micrometer,
and herewith present all of the
vital measurements of each
P.
model. We forego the words of
the pitchman-heavy duty,
massive construction, etc.-and
show just how big, or how small
certain critical dimensions are.
Here, then, are the .44
Magnums of today, the guns that
will lead the way into tomorrow.
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The dimensions shown here, except for the Ruger
Redhawk and the S&.W Model 29, are from a single
sample gun. On the two guns mentioned, several samples
were available and the dimensions shown are averages.
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A. Overall Length
B. Height (to top of rear sight)
C. Grip Frame (at narrowest point)
D. Grip Frame (bottom)
E. Barrel Length
F. Barrel Diameter at Muzzle
G. Barrel Diameter at Frame
H. Groove Diameter
I. Trigger Distance
J. Trigger Width
K. Cylinder Length
L. Cylinder Diameter
14.0
6.25
N.A.
N.A.
10.0
.715
.809
.429
3.60
.405
N.A.
N.A.
M. Chamber Wall Thickness (front/rear)
N. CylinderIBarrel Gap
O. Sight Radius
P. Frame Depth (at barrel)
Q. Front Sight Height (to center of bore)
R. Rib Width (front/ rear)
S. Top Strap Width
T. Balance Point (from muzzle)
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N.A.
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AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· JULY IAUGUST 1981