44 Smith & Wesson Special Ammo
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See DealAbout The .44 Special Ammo, also known as the .44 Smith & Wesson Special Ammo, is a centerfire, smokeless metallic cartridge for revolvers that was designed in 1907 and developed in 1908. During the late 19th Century, the large .44 caliber Ammo and .45 caliber Ammo were believed to be the epitome of handgun cartridges for self-defense, hunting, and home defense. And at the start of the 20th Century, the length of the .44 Russian Ammo was increased by 4.8mm, and the
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case capacity to hold the powder increased by 6 grains. And this design alteration of the .44 Russian Ammo led to the creation of the .44 Special Ammo. The potential of this cartridge allowed for heavier variants to be created, and due to its performance and versatility, experts claimed that the .44 Special Ammo is one of the best overall cartridges for handguns. The overall length of this bullet is 41.0mm, and the bullet diameter measures 10.9mm. The 246-grain variant of this cartridge can travel at a velocity of 755 feet per second while producing an energy level of 310 ft.lbf.
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The .44 Special Ammo was designed in 1907 and developed in 1908 by Smith & Wesson in the United States.
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The lightweight and mild recoil of the .44 Special Ammo has made it the people's choice for low-velocity target shooting, small game hunting, and plinking. The .44 Special Ammo has also become popular in cowboy action shootings. .44 Smith & Wesson Special For Sale
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