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The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century – Part 3

In Part III of a series looking at the .44 Special's second century, John Taffin singles out the Colt Series of .44s.

The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century – Part 2

In Part II of this excerpt on the .44 Special from Gun Digest 2010, John Taffin looks at the Smith & Wesson . 44s.

The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century – Part 1

In an age of magnums and larger caliber handguns, the .44 Special is just as relevant for today's shooters and hunters as it was in Elmer Keith's days. In this article from Gun Digest 2010, sixgun expert John Taffin shows this cartridge is still up to the task. And with so many models still chambered in .44 special, there's plenty of reasons to champion the round.