Does Ruger still make the 44 carbine?

The rifle was discontinued in 1985 due to high production costs. Ruger does not offer any parts support for the Model 44. The Ruger Model 44 was replaced by the Ruger Deerfield Carbine introduced in 2000 and produced until 2006.

How far is a 44 mag rifle accurate?

Fired from an 8.375-inch revolver, the same 240-grain . 44 magnum bullet can reach even higher velocities of up to 1,500 feet per second, generating relatively more muzzle energy, up to 1,199 foot-pounds of force. That should be enough to take down bear-size game at distances of up to 30 yards.

What is a Ruger 77 44?

Boasting Ruger’s® patented integral scope mounts and a three-position safety, the 77/44 has a cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel and black synthetic stock that are both built to endure. Complete with a detachable rotary magazine and sling swivel studs, the Ruger® 77/44 is a rifle for any hunt.

What kind of gun is the ruger.44 special?

SInce Ruger wouldn’t make it, Skeeter had a custom gunsmith bore out a .357 Ruger single action Blackhawk to make it into a custom .44 Special. Then he wrote about it and the .44 Special was resurrected from the ash heaps of Skeeter’s campfire full of bits of javelina.

Is the Ruger GP100 A.44 special?

In December of 2016, Ruger introduced a GP100 chambered for the .44 Special. Built from stainless steel and possessing a five-round capacity, this Ruger makes an attractive choice for those who prefer to carry a big-bore revolver chambered for an old favorite.

How big is the trigger pull on a ruger.44 special?

The DA trigger pull on my .44 Special test gun runs about 12 pounds, and it breaks at just under 3 pounds in single action (SA). The smooth-faced trigger is rounded and fits nicely into the crease of the trigger finger’s distal joint, which makes rapid-fire DA shooting much easier.

What kind of Revolver is the Ruger Blackhawk?

Ruger continued the Blackhawk for several years as a standard cataloged .44 Special and they later produced Bisley and Vaquero versions as well (in both blue and stainless steel). But .44 Special aficionados always want more.