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 ...

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 ...

The .44 Magnum, a cartridge immortalized by Hollywood and praised by hunters and firearms enthusiasts, has had a long and storied journey. From its roots in the mid-20th century to its status today, ...

The .44 Magnum is a powerful revolver cartridge. It was initially developed to be a more potent load of the .44 S&W Special, its parent cartridge, by Elmer Keith in 1955. Made largely popular by Clint ...

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 ...

In the great bear-gun debate—10mm vs .44 Mag.—which camp are you in? Without question there’s been a major shift from the .44 Remington Magnum and other fire-belching revolvers toward semiautos ...

In 1955, Smith & Wesson and Remington teamed up to introduce the 44 Remington Magnum, and gun writer Elmer Keith was a great inspiration in the cartridge’s development. The 44 Magnum’s starring role ...