Simply put, Elmer Keith is a legend in the handgunner community. He was instrumental in the development in the .357 magnum, 41 magnum, and .44 magnum cartridges, and left an ample body of writing about his hunting, cartridge experimentation, custom gun modifications, and numerous firearms of his era.
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Love a .44 magnum in a long pistol or lever action. Both good in thick areas where a boar may be right on you.
ReplyDeleteI really want to know what Elmer Fudd was packing in that big a$$ barrel
ReplyDeleteThe Ruger Blackhawk in 45 colt with the 4 5/8" barrel would be one of my favorites. I got a new model version in 2014-15 with the extra cylinder in 45 acp. I knew within the first box of ammo that it was a shooter. My grip frame is painted black aluminum. I'm thinking the brass would make it balance better. I got myself a pair of wood grips because the original were checkered plastic. Too rough to shoot a 300gr cast bullet with a stout charge of 296. I don't shoot those much even now, and the wood looks much better too.
ReplyDeleteA Redhawk in 44mag has surprisingly less recoil than people expect with a 7 1/4" barrel. The weight helps. The percussion will be felt.
DeleteBeauty and practicality. Those are some wonderful firearms.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago at the BIG Reno gun show Rock Island had a booth set up with 4 or 5 company reps to talk to. After spending fifteen minutes salivating at the beautiful rifles, shotguns and handguns on display I asked one of the reps "How does it feel to have one of the best jobs in the world?" he never replied. He just looked at me and smiled.
ReplyDeleteOne can only wonder how much these Keith guns will bring.
Read the book, "Hell, I was there!".
ReplyDeleteKeith, during the war, worked as an inspector in a weapon repair/refit facility. You can find the occasional 1917 Remington or 03 Springfield with his "EKOG" stamped into the stock. I...know a guy that has one.
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