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February 28, 2011
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hello everyone new here found this place lookin for info on a .44 mag i just bought for a good deal, his misfortune was my good fortune. cannot figure out what the model is for the life of me. its blued 8"vented barrel monson adj rear sites and a yellow rubber insert in front site has black pachmeyer grips if that matters lol sorry i wrote a book but ive done alot of research and cant figure out what model this is for sure. i want to know if i got a good deal or a really good deal lol i really like tis gun and cant wait to shoot it (im a bit nervous though must admit)
btw im from southwest indiana and own a new ruger sr9c and a cheap 22 mag and obviously this 44. sold my ruger p91dc and kel tec p-11
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March 27, 2009
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Welcome and let's see if we can give the info. the 44 you have is if blue a Model 44 if SS it would be a 744. Show us some pics of your find and we will provide more info. Also look at members collections and model info. What goodies did you get with it? The tools? If not Check EWK on right hand side bar for quality Wrenches! Don't be nervous about shooting these if nothing else run some 44spl through it see how she acts. Is the Barrel ported? Shroud Ported? if so you will want to remove and clean these before you go much further with it. If you dont mind me asking what did you have to give for it? 8" is a good length for traget shooting you will find it handles well!
will rule!
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May 17, 2009
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Gun Nutz 
to the forum! You probably have a Model 44 as I believe the .44 mags are all model 44 or 744 if stainless. We could really tell by seeing some of your DAN as you know how much we love . Careful about 
as you'll be buying more very soon. I have a "few" Dan's and my 22 LR is a tack driver. You should get one soon 
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Hope to see you around here frequently.
Ed
edit: I see DWA Midwest beat me to the punch on the model stuff. Oh, 
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January 31, 2011
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Welcome and good luck! If you aren't used to full house .44 mag loads, you might want to start with some .44 mag cowboy loads. I started with full-house .44 mag loads and developed a massive flinch response. I trained myself out of it with the cowboy loads. Anyways....
Joe
"Good judgement comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgement." - Cooper
September 26, 2010
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Never heard of "cowboy loads", had to google it. Why not just use .44 specials?
February 11, 2010
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February 11, 2010
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DrSparky said:
Never heard of "cowboy loads", had to google it. Why not just use .44 specials?
Because that would not be the Cowboy way, sorry had too Doc
Maybe case length 44 mag Cowboy Vs 44 special, OAL may or may
not be same depending on bullet. Or Str8 was just referring Cowboy
load as any light 44 load.
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May 17, 2010
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Welcome to the forum!!
As others have said you have the Model 44, what we tend to forget to say is that you have the large frame Dan. Calibers 22 - .357 are smal frame (except the Lil Dan which is its own frame). Besides pics .. send us a range report!
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January 31, 2011
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DrSparky said:
Never heard of "cowboy loads", had to google it. Why not just use .44 specials?
For me, it comes down to the almighty $$$. Since I buy ammo off the shelf, it is cheaper for me to use the Ultramax 44 Mag cowboy loads that my local shop stocks (50 for $36.99). Their .44 Spl loads run $10-$15 dollars more for 50. Not as much demand, I guess. 
Joe
"Good judgement comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgement." - Cooper
February 28, 2011
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thanks for the info guys. lol i gave 250 for it and the Arminius 22 mag which isnt worth much at all anyways. i ran both the serial numbers before i gave him any money to ensure that they were legit. a guy had borrowed money from him and they were his collateral so he sold them to me , he wanted 300 but i talked him down to 250 so i think i got myself a deal lol for the first time in my life i got the good end of something. my 44 isnt perfect , the finish is messed up where it looks as if it had been holstered and just generally used, but i still think she is a beauty and cant wait to send a few hot ones threw her .
ill post pics as soon as i can
February 28, 2011
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ii didnt get any of the tools or other barrels wish i woulda but for the money im happy. the guy who borrowed the money wont return calls or nothing so ill never get the rest of the stuff for the gun. btw he signed a contract stating that the dude could sell his guns if he failed to pay him back, i havent shot a .44 mag ever so i can imagine that its probably goin to kick like a pissed off mule lol i am curious to see if the barrel vents help with the muzzle rise and what not
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March 27, 2009
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You gotta deal on that one beware of lead as it will be a thoughone to get the thing apart... Great Buy!!!!
September 1, 2010
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Welcome to the forum, sounds like you cut a very good deal on your purchase.
January 22, 2008
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Welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy the site.
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January 24, 2009
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aboard.
I think your purchase price sounds great for a .44 with a bit of character on it.
February 20, 2008
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Welcome and enjoy the forum~!
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August 28, 2010
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From a Transplanted Hoosier. And a Dan Wesson 744V Lover. I have
had many hours of Joy with my DW. As I am sure you will also. I am sure all of
your questions will be awnserd by the knowlegable DW members.
Kick Back and Enjoy.
SAFE SHOOTING ALWAYS.
HAPPY HANDGUN HUNTER
February 28, 2011
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here is a crappy quick pic of the 44 and its little brother sr9c ill get better pics up soon (sorry its so big tried to make it a thumbnail and couldnt figure it out )
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March 27, 2009
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Find ya some wood for the 44 and set it off! Looking good, I havent stepped into the sr9 yet just waiting on that one! has to big of need!
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January 24, 2009
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gun_nutz said:
(sorry its so big tried to make it a thumbnail and couldnt figure it out )
Not at all, that's the perfect size for forum posting. It's a little hard to tell from the angle, but it appears you have one of the early Monson guns with a short hammer spur. In my book, that makes your purchase price all the better!
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