44 Spl Ammo

[pop pop]

I have a SW 629 44 mag I don't shoot much any more. I was wondering if anyone has any good recommendation, in 44 Spl, for self defense purposes, or house gun? I don't reload 44 spl so need factory ammo suggestions.
 

[Grayfox54]

The .44 Special is one of my favorite cartridges. Generally speaking, any of the 200gr JHP loads are considered best for self defense. My personal favorite is the old Winchester Silver Tip ammo. I've also shot the CCI Blazers with good results. 

[pop pop]

Thanks Greyfox. I am partial to Gold Dots and will try and find some 200 gr soon.  Just never fired any 44 spl and am going down that road as I can't shoot much 44 mag any longer. 

[RED333]

5 hours ago, pop pop said:

I can't shoot much 44 mag any longer. 

Sure you can, reload lite. I have a 14 year old nephew that thinks it is so cool to shoot a 44 Mag, I load them lite for him. I load some hot that will let you know you are ALIVE!

[pop pop]

Just placed an order for several boxes of Speer 200 gr 44 Spl Gold Dot HP ammo from S G Ammo. Around 24.00 per box of 20.

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Got a sale notice this morning, from Midway, on free shipping, and they are running a sale on 44 spl ammo. Usually their free shipping does not apply to ammo, however this morning it does. I ordered Sig Elite V-Crown 200 gr 18.29 for 20, Hornady Critical Defense 165 gr 23.50 per 20, Hornady Custom 180 gr 17.95 per 20, and Underweood 200 gr 44 spl I7.89 for 20 ammo this morning.

Have plans to shoot all of them, along with the Speer God Dot 200 gr I ordered yesterday 24.00 per 20, into water jugs. When I get the ammo and time to test them I will post the results, if any are interested in water jug test.

Got shootin-to-do. Happy, happy, happy!