That's the correct titleGet "Hell, I Was There" by Elmer. It is an interesting book. (I think that is the name of the book.)
The Gun Room Library here has Six Guns, Hell, I Was There and more. All are welcome to look at them while here. They are Not for Sale or Loan.Elmer wrote several books, as well as being a contributing author in gun mags for years. Some of his books are out of print, hard to find or expensive when found. But WELL worth the reading.
A SBH scratched the itch for me at a very reasonable price. It doesn’t get out much but it is a hoot when it does.I keep thinking I want a model 29 but it would probably end up being a very expensive dry fire toy or paper weight even if I could find reasonable ammo/brass.
I picked up a 29 4" recent production piece. It is very accurate with .44 specials. I doubt I will put a full house .44 magnum through it.I keep thinking I want a model 29 but it would probably end up being a very expensive dry fire toy or paper weight even if I could find reasonable ammo/brass.
And Jelly Bryce, J. Edgar's Man Killer.I think the Registered Magnum was the pinnacle of a combat revolver and Patton agreed!
I used to shoot a .41 Blackhawk in Metallic Silhouette. Served me well. I have stories of .357 failures.Never have cottoned to the .44. I've always been a .357 guy, then discovered the .41. If the .41 won't do what I want, I'ma skip past the .429 & go straight to the .452 or larger.
I really like the .357, but I love the .45Colt. Not at magnum velocities either. Early on as I was learning to become serious in shooting, my mentor was a .44 Special fan. Big slugs at about 900fps. He also introduced me to the beauty of single actions. Everything was at a slower and deliberate pace. I shot my best then.
I used to shoot a .41 Blackhawk in Metallic Silhouette. Served me well. I have stories of .357 failures.
I really like the .357, but I love the .45Colt. Not at magnum velocities either. Early on as I was learning to become serious in shooting, my mentor was a .44 Special fan. Big slugs at about 900fps. He also introduced me to the beauty of single actions. Everything was at a slower and deliberate pace. I shot my best then.
I used to shoot a .41 Blackhawk in Metallic Silhouette. Served me well. I have stories of .357 failures.
I say go for it! I'm a S&W fan, and I've got several 29's. If you get one, you'll end up wanting more.I keep thinking I want a model 29 but it would probably end up being a very expensive dry fire toy or paper weight even if I could find reasonable ammo/brass.
It was a fun and challenging sport, both mentally and physically.
I remember a somewhat spectacular failure with a buddy's .357 using 158gr hard cast. It was a full size pig at 100yds. You heard the loud clang of the hit. You saw the bright lead splash centered low on the belly right between the legs. You saw the black metal target tip back, but... not... quite... far enough. Then rock forward and back again only to remain standing.
Never a IMHSA competitor, but my Max was beating the hell outta Billy's hanging O2 bottles. Not trying to break any land speed records, but a pour of 4227 to the base of a CP 200gr gas check gets me 1500 fps.
I've got some 180gr JHP to play with, but I've got a range to build & a .41 Special to work up a load for, first.
I recently sold a Wolff & Klar Registered Magnum......it was amazing!!!!! THE top of S&W manufacturing ability.I love a good .357 but an old 44 makes me warm and fuzzy. I’m still waiting to find a Wolf and Klar model of 1926. I’ve missed a few through the years but I’ll get one before time gets me. I have Sixguns by Keith, both of the Skeeter books that were put out after his death, and a couple of Taffins books if anyone local wants to check them out.
If the .45 Ruger Blackhawk has been around in the 1920s, we probably would never have had the .44 Mag. Keith would have been well enough pleased with it.
My favorite of the ones remaining are a 4 inch Blue PRE 29 and a newly acquired 69. These cover bot ends of the 44 mag spectrum. I have a 3 1/2 inch completely restored nickel Triple Lock also. That first great N Frame decked out with burly Sambar Stags is a handsome Old fella. I was given an Elmer Keith Commemorative, the one with the Real Ivory stocks, it is unfired and since it was a gift I'll always have it. When somebody gives you something like that you are required by The Shooter's Code to keep it pristine for the next care taker. I have more so no particular need or want to shoot this one.I say go for it! I'm a S&W fan, and I've got several 29's. If you get one, you'll end up wanting more.
My favorite is my 3" 629. An 'almost-snubby'. Its an absolute pleasure to shoot.
If you're going to shoot 44, handloading is pretty much the only way to do it. 44 mag ammo is almost $1.00 per round normally. Its closer to $2.00 now.
I absolutely agree and said so back in post #5...he never Wanted a .44, he just got tired blowing up .45s.@BatteryOaksBilly
I assume you disagree (which is okay), but had Keith had a modern .45 that would handle his heavy loads, I doubt he would have experimented with the .44 Special and wound up at the .44 Magnum. I could be wrong. Maybe we will get to ask him someday.
I absolutely agree and said so back in post #5...he never Wanted a .44, he just got tired blowing up .45s.
UDAMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I missed that. Saw your laughing emoji and thought you didn't. Sorry for the misunderstanding!
ETA - Now I see it!
This exact gun is up for auction right now. Going off On Rock Island Auction..look at Lot# 3079....This gun is Blue and 4 inches..I’m still waiting to find a Wolf and Klar model of 1926.
This exact gun is up for auction right now. Going off On Rock Island Auction..look at Lot# 3079....This gun is Blue and 4 inches..
BUY IT IF IT WILL BRING YOU ENJOYMENT.....look what it says under my picture...DO NOT WAIT!
Thanks SO much...you know I is ignent 'bout puttin' stuff on!!! This looks like a nice old gun. I have several bids in for this auction....wish me Luck!!!!Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector Revolver With Factory Letter | Rock Island Auction
Wolf & Klar of Texas Shipped Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector Third Model Double Action Revolver with Factory LetterWith factory letter confirming the current features when shipped to Wolf & Klar Co., Fort Worth, Texas on March 24, 1927.www.rockislandauction.com
Uhhhh....make that Good Luck...........some might wish the Other kind👍🙋♀️