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notnalc68 said:
Advice needed. I'm sure some of you guys know.

I've convinced my wife I needed a handgun for when we travel to bear & moose country. Of course, I would have bear spray, too.

I'm looking at a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull, or a S&W in .460, which also fires .454. Anyone shot either? From Youtube, it looks like the .460 may have less felt recoil with .454 rounds, since it has a compensated barrel. I'm accustomed to firearms, but if you can minimize recoil, I'm all for it.


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The recoil is manageable, with practice. Your first shot will most likely be a panic shot, so make sure you can get a second round on target. I will always recommend renting one on a range first. For me, I prefer a guide gun in 45-70.


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notnalc68 said:
Advice needed. I'm sure some of you guys know.

I've convinced my wife I needed a handgun for when we travel to bear & moose country. Of course, I would have bear spray, too.

I'm looking at a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull, or a S&W in .460, which also fires .454. Anyone shot either? From Youtube, it looks like the .460 may have less felt recoil with .454 rounds, since it has a compensated barrel. I'm accustomed to firearms, but if you can minimize recoil, I'm all for it.


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I've shot the 460 and it was definitely a hand cannon but manageable as stated. Never shot 454 rounds out of it but I'm sure would be even more manageable. When we're in the Alaskan bush I carry a 357 mag but we always have someone with 12ga slugs. In my opinion, and it's just my opinion, the 12ga slugs are a much better choice. Something to think about unless you're only thinking handgun.


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gyoja75 said:
The recoil is manageable, with practice. Your first shot will most likely be a panic shot, so make sure you can get a second round on target. I will always recommend renting one on a range first. For me, I prefer a guide gun in 45-70.


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Speedy_RCW said:
I've shot the 460 and it was definitely a hand cannon but manageable as stated. Never shot 454 rounds out of it but I'm sure would be even more manageable. When we're in the Alaskan bush I carry a 357 mag but we always have someone with 12ga slugs. In my opinion, and it's just my opinion, the 12ga slugs are a much better choice. Something to think about unless you're only thinking handgun.


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Thanks. I'm good in the long gun area. Just gathering info on the handgun.


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notnalc68 said:
Advice needed. I'm sure some of you guys know.

I've convinced my wife I needed a handgun for when we travel to bear & moose country. Of course, I would have bear spray, too.

I'm looking at a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull, or a S&W in .460, which also fires .454. Anyone shot either? From Youtube, it looks like the .460 may have less felt recoil with .454 rounds, since it has a compensated barrel. I'm accustomed to firearms, but if you can minimize recoil, I'm all for it.


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I've thought about this as well...and double duty as a home protection weapon...I've decided on either a Mossberg 500 tactical or a Benelli M4 12 gauge with slugs...


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Brute said:
I think the Judge is .45 Colt or .410 shot...I've also considered this as well


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WJCO said:
Correct. Good looking gun too.

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The .460 Smith & Wesson fires .45 Long Colt, & .454 Casull, also. The .454 Casull fires .45 Long Colt, also. There is about a $400 difference in the two handguns. I'm not sure it's worth the extra money for the .460, when the .454 will undoubtedly get the job done. A big difference, is that the S&W barrel is recoil compensated. Big boom. I've seen videos, and both look manageable, if you are experienced with firearms.


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notnalc68 said:
The .460 Smith & Wesson fires .45 Long Colt, & .454 Casull, also. The .454 Casull fires .45 Long Colt, also. There is about a $400 difference in the two handguns. I'm not sure it's worth the extra money for the .460, when the .454 will undoubtedly get the job done. A big difference, is that the S&W barrel is recoil compensated. Big boom. I've seen videos, and both look manageable, if you are experienced with firearms.


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Isn't the .454 Casull the last revolver used by Dirty Harry?


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BaddestCross said:
I don't know anything about guns, but I like old ones. 😂 What is this one? Looks beautiful. 👍

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It's a black powder cap and ball. Not sure of the model. It is made in Italy so I'm pretty sure it may be a replica. I got it for a really good deal so I could not pass up. I still need to do some research but it is in really good condition. I love old western guns. I've Always wanted a cowboy revolver.

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10abadilla/jk said:
It's a black powder cap and ball. Not sure of the model. It is made in Italy so I'm pretty sure it may be a replica. I got it for a really good deal so I could not pass up. I still need to do some research but it is in really good condition. I love old western guns. I've Always wanted a cowboy revolver.

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looks like an 1860 Navy/Army Colt
 
notnalc68 said:
The .460 Smith & Wesson fires .45 Long Colt, & .454 Casull, also. The .454 Casull fires .45 Long Colt, also. There is about a $400 difference in the two handguns. I'm not sure it's worth the extra money for the .460, when the .454 will undoubtedly get the job done. A big difference, is that the S&W barrel is recoil compensated. Big boom. I've seen videos, and both look manageable, if you are experienced with firearms.


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the Raging Judge will fire .454 Casull, .45 Colt, and .410 Shot or slug. The S&W Governor will fire .45 acp, .45 Colt, and .410 Shot or Slug. I have never shot the Governor but I prefer .45 colt out of the Judge as the grip is so small it is hard to stop it from pivoting in my hands with the .410
 
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