All steel .44 special snub?

**Ron3** · 04-08-21, 12:32

Who made such a thing?

I'm Interested in a five shot .44 special the size of a six shot .38 and made with steel. (Unlike the harder kicking alloy-framed Charter Arms .44's)

I had a GP100 .44 special but it was huge and I didnt shoot it well. Never shot the .38 / .357 GP100 well either so I'm done with those.

**gunnerblue** · 04-08-21, 12:44

I think a S&W L frame is going to be your only option unless you go the custom route. Even then, it would be a very expensive proposition.

**Pappabear** · 04-08-21, 13:22

Your asking a lot mi amigo. For small frame revolvers, I buy 38/357 and shoot 38 special out of them. So maybe I can get quality follow up shots on target. Can’t hurt what you can’t hit. And practicing with those beady is costly in all variables considered.

Good luck, YMMV.

PB

**titsonritz** · 04-08-21, 13:23

Charter Arms Bulldog 44 came in a steel frame, but their quality can be hit or miss. Taurus made one as well.

**MWAG19919** · 04-08-21, 13:47

Smith and Wesson M69 may be what you're looking for. It's .44 Mag, but from what I've seen online most owners prefer to shoot .44 Spl out of it due to the recoil of the magnum in such a lightweight gun

**Ron3** · 04-08-21, 14:53

Thanks.

I'll pick up a Charter or Taurus snub and see how it goes. Mostly for fun unless one actually holds up enough for me to trust.

The S&W 69 is pretty big / heavy.

Thanks

**jack crab** · 04-08-21, 16:04

Current production or ever made?

Rossi made a DAO stainless with 3"(?) barrel at least in the late 1990's.

**Ron3** · 04-08-21, 16:54

Originally Posted by jack crab

Current production or ever made?

Rossi made a DAO stainless with 3"(?) barrel at least in the late 1990's.

Either. Higher quality the better.

I've had experience with Rossi's. Very heavy triggers but the older guns usually worked ok. I recall some cylinder rods backing out unless loctite'd.

That is one I'd forgotten, thanks.