Annihilator
Hellion
Frame would never handle the pressure and stress of a .454, gun would have to be enlarged enough, similar to a Taurus Raging Hunter to accommodate that round.
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PieterCoetzee
Master Class
I have no knowledge of the Anaconda strength or strength required for 454 Casull. I do know there were complaints back when the original were made, contrasting the Anaconda with the Model 29 for 44 magnum.
My 454 experience is limited to the Freedom Arms SA guns which are built like bank vaults, svelte but still bank vaults
Annihilator
Hellion
Taurus Raging Hunter, Ruger Super Redhawk are offered in .454.
An Official Journal Of The NRA | The .454 Casull: History and Performance
Based off the .45 Colt with twice the velocity, for the past six decades the .454 Casull cartridge has gained popularity for its power and has grown into a plentiful chambering option for magnum revolver enthusiasts.
PieterCoetzee
Master Class
Didnt Ruger make a Blackhawk in 454 or was that only from custom shops?
Annihilator
Hellion
Not quite sure to be honest
Talyn
Emissary
The Anaconda is/was always considered the stronger compared to the Model 29/629.
Never have had any issues with my Gen 1 44 mag Anaconda (they changed the guts in the Gen 2s) but don't shoot it much because of it's collectability, the same as my Gen 1 Python.
But there are some who always nitpick/complain about anything.
So I shoot my S&Ws more because of the above, but would get a Gen 2 Anaconda or a Model 657 (if Smith would get their act together) in 41 mag since I don't have that cartridge (which is a 10mm = 10.4x433).
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Never have had any issues with my Gen 1 44 mag Anaconda (they changed the guts in the Gen 2s) but don't shoot it much because of it's collectability, the same as my Gen 1 Python.
But there are some who always nitpick/complain about anything.
So I shoot my S&Ws more because of the above, but would get a Gen 2 Anaconda or a Model 657 (if Smith would get their act together) in 41 mag since I don't have that cartridge (which is a 10mm = 10.4x433).
How do you guys rate the S&W 29-2 to the Anaconda?
I am curious as to what you guys think?
.41 Remington Magnum - Wikipedia
PieterCoetzee
Master Class
Agreed, sometimes I think writers have a word count they have to meet.
SimonRL
Ronin
They Steyr ATC was the more interesting of the two options. I don’t know if I’d rich to the LGS, but least it has some personality. As others mentioned Shot Show overall was pretty whelming.