While not an ideal anti-personnel weapon for anyone but the likes of “Dirty Harry,” the .44 Magnum handgun does fill a niche, satisfying gun enthusiasts, hunters and fictional police detectives alike.

Key Point: The Smith & Wesson 329PD is not a handgun for everyone—but then again, neither is the .44 Magnum caliber. One of America’s oldest gun companies has pushed the limits of technological ...

Many shooters ask if the .44 Magnum is practical today or just a movie icon found in classic cinema scenes. Dirty Harry made the cartridge famous, but its utility extends far beyond the silver screen ...

For a growing number of seasoned gun owners, the revolver is not a nostalgic compromise but a deliberate choice. Simplicity, ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Not too long ago, I was reading a ...

In 1955, Smith & Wesson and Remington teamed up to introduce the 44 Remington Magnum, and gun writer Elmer Keith was a great inspiration in the cartridge’s development. The 44 Magnum’s starring role ...

“Being that this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world …” I didn’t finish the line from the 1970s movie, “Dirty Harry,” which put the .44 Magnum on the map. My hunting buddy’s ...