.44 Magnum Guns_Smith & Wesson Type 29 So how come they are

So how come they are just so cool

or watched Vinnie Jones monologuing on the subject of his "point five oh" in Snatch you'll know they are the ultimate show off movie gun

It's also standard issue for those with checked shirts and F-150s

The punch it packs means that it is seen as being at the upper limit of tolerable recoil for most shooters which gives you an idea of its stopping power

the massive 30-06 set a standard that meant it was in constant use up until the end of the 1960s - although it's popularity in sporting and hunting circles means that it's still a very popular cartridge today

.44 Magnum Guns_Smith & Wesson Type 29 So how come they are"The most powerful handgun cartridge in the world" said Dirty Harry, and whatever you might think about the validity of that statement back then in 1971, it's certainly been eclipsed now. That's not to say that this isn't one hell of a powerful cartridge though, even if tales of shooting through engine blocks might be a bit far fetched.. Coming on to the market in about 1956 it was a big hit, but you can't underestimate the "Clint" boost factor in its