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DMG1 · 10-14-2007, 12:50 PM

Is a 44Magnum revolver overkill for a home defense choice?

**mvician** · 10-14-2007, 01:03 PM

How well can you handle it if a follow up shot is needed would be the question ?

stroker · 10-14-2007, 01:09 PM

Use a Short bbl Shotgun for home defense, Remember every time you pull the trigger on a shotgun you're sending either 9 or 12- 5/16 dia projectiles depending on .oo or .ooo buckshot at the Turd that just broke into your home!

TTT · 10-14-2007, 01:48 PM

I just shot a friend's 44mag rifle this morning and I can't imagine being able to follow up with that. That thing's got some kick. None of us could get off a 4th shot, it hurt so much.

I would (and do) go with the shotty. My Mossberg's got some 00 in it right now. I blew away a printer with it, so I know it'll leave a mark.

**AZXD** · 10-14-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DMG1

Is a 44Magnum revolver overkill for a home defense choice?

If your house is large enough to play football in maybe

The problem with that round occur's when you miss the intended target and shoot the neighbor 5 houses away.

I'd go with the shotgun.

Verk · 10-14-2007, 03:16 PM

Depending on your specific situation, a .44 mag might work if you stay away from full power .44 magnum loads and stick with 44 Specials. The muzzle blast and fireball from even a 6" .44 magnum is problematic in a low or no light situation.

Not the ideal caliber but can be made to work if you chose your ammo with care.

slugger6 · 10-14-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DMG1

Is a 44Magnum revolver overkill for a home defense choice?

Yes, in my opinion. My home defense pistol is an XD45 Service loaded with hollow points.

ichy_trigger · 10-14-2007, 03:52 PM

Well, consider that a properly loaded hot .44 can blow through both shoulders of a deer and even elk, i would say its a bit too much for people. Not to mention the fireball and noise.

**Alaskapopo** · 10-14-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DMG1

Is a 44Magnum revolver overkill for a home defense choice?

That depends on what you load it with. If you load it with 300 grain hard cast bullets at 1200 fps then yes its overkill and a overpenetration hazard. But if you load it with 200 grain Speer golddots then its not bad, not bad at all.
Pat

Goodfella_XD45 · 10-14-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by slugger6

Yes, in my opinion. My home defense pistol is an XD45 Service loaded with hollow points.

Ditto. Like said earlier, with a .44 Mag you'll blow through your walls, the neighbors car, through their walls, and probably get lodged in a fridge the next town over. Ok, maybe that was a little overkill but you get the point. Stay away from your high velocity rounds for home defense.

10-14-2007, 12:50 PM	#1
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mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,874	How well can you handle it if a follow up shot is needed would be the question ? __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html

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stroker XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cypress,Texas Posts: 445	Use a Short bbl Shotgun for home defense, Remember every time you pull the trigger on a shotgun you're sending either 9 or 12- 5/16 dia projectiles depending on .oo or .ooo buckshot at the Turd that just broke into your home! __________________ *If you don't stand for something,you'll fall for anything*

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ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	Well, consider that a properly loaded hot .44 can blow through both shoulders of a deer and even elk, i would say its a bit too much for people. Not to mention the fireball and noise. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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10-14-2007, 01:48 PM	#4
TTT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 307	I just shot a friend's 44mag rifle this morning and I can't imagine being able to follow up with that. That thing's got some kick. None of us could get off a 4th shot, it hurt so much. I would (and do) go with the shotty. My Mossberg's got some 00 in it right now. I blew away a printer with it, so I know it'll leave a mark.

10-14-2007, 03:16 PM	#6
Verk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 344	Depending on your specific situation, a .44 mag might work if you stay away from full power .44 magnum loads and stick with 44 Specials. The muzzle blast and fireball from even a 6" .44 magnum is problematic in a low or no light situation. Not the ideal caliber but can be made to work if you chose your ammo with care.