Andi Bogard takes a tour through .44 land—from handhelds to levers and beyond—to find the flavor that fits your focus.

The .44 Magnum has a reputation that’s bigger than a lot of people’s actual experience with it. Most shooters know it from movies, big stainless revolvers, and that whole “most powerful handgun” era — ...

Few firearms command as much respect and intrigue as the .44 Magnum. Dubbed “The Big Iron,” this revolver gained legendary status for its raw power and cinematic appeal. Popularized by classic ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum has ...

Key Point: The .44 Magnum handgun does fill a niche, satisfying gun enthusiasts, hunters and fictional police detectives alike. Few handguns combine power and cachet, but the Smith & Wesson Model 29 ...

Two of the most popular lever-action cartridges are the .44 Remington Magnum and .45/70 Gov’t. Despite their size difference, they have much in common. Both are proven hunting rounds and there are a ...

Key point: While not an ideal anti-personnel weapon for anyone but the likes of “Dirty Harry,” the .44 Magnum handgun does fill a niche, satisfying gun enthusiasts, hunters and fictional police ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** The five-shot .44 Mag. Model 69 ...

“Being that this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world …” I didn’t finish the line from the 1970s movie, “Dirty Harry,” which put the .44 Magnum on the map. My hunting buddy’s ...

If you have 15 seconds, you can swap out a Desert Eagle .44 Magnum caliber barrel for a .50 AE caliber barrel. Next, swap out the magazine from a .44 Magnum to a .50 AE magazine and you are ready to ...