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December 21, 2016
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i've run across this situation on a .445. i know the 357 barrels won't work/fit on a 357 max frame. is the same true of the 44mag on a .445 frame? am i wrong? it's happened once before. LOL
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I will do my best.
Any small frame shroud will work on any small frame DW. Except Pork chops
Any large frame shroud will work on any large frame DW. Except a few have two alignment pins, this can be remedied.
Any super mag shroud will work on any large frame DW.
A large frame shroud will fit on a super mag but the ejector slot will be too short not allowing the cylinder to close and latch.
Odd barrel lengths and some compensated models may also be exceptions.
Anyone who sees an error in my conclusions please speak up.
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December 21, 2016
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thanks. i'm looking at a .445 on GB. i noticed it has a ported shroud marked .44 magnum. it appears to be o.k. but the shroud not matching the frame concerned me.
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December 4, 2011
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The ejector rod must have been replaced with a 44 mag or else the cyl won't close. Either that or someone milled out the slot to accept the longer rod.
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February 16, 2016
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larry260 said
i'm looking at a .445 on GB. i noticed it has a ported shroud marked .44 magnum. it appears to be o.k. but the shroud not matching the frame concerned me.
I couldn't find it with my search ... can you throw up a link ?
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December 21, 2016
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its GB item 737810971. the frame has a 445 set #, but the shroud is marked .44 mag. the shroud is ported. i thought i read this shroud wouldn't work for the reasons you stated. plus i read SM barrels were heavier and wouldn't screw into a regular frame. so I thought a std barrel would be too small for a SM frame. too bad, as i'm trying to fins a 445 like and can afford. LOL. may be awhile. this one docent look "kosher".
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February 4, 2017
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The answer simply takes a closer look...the seller hasn't got a clue. It's a 744 frame and shroud. Who knows where these folks pick up their model numbers?? 
I believe it says 44 S (as in 44 stainless).
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February 16, 2016
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larry260 said
the frame has a 445 set #
All the sellers information is correct and rimfire answered your question ... the S/N starts with 44S not 445.
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December 21, 2016
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thanks. i don't have my reading glasses on. LOL
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February 4, 2017
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And I guess there's too much 60's residue floating around in me...caught the serial number but nor the model...SIGH.
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December 21, 2016
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i swear when i first looked at the listing, it said .445/.44. oh well. i'll be more careful.
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I have recently corrected a seller who claimed a 744 was a 7445. Maybe it was corrected. 
. You can use a large frame ejector rod in a super mag though to solve the problem. I have a couple just in case I decide to do so. They just will not push cases all the way out.
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