The .44 Remington Magnum, commonly known as the .44 Magnum, .44 Mag or the .44 Rem Mag, is a large-bore cartridge that was initially designed for revolvers. Over the years, however, it has been adapted to be fired from rifles and carbines, thus demonstrating its considerable versatility. This powerful cartridge has had an impact on...
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The .44-40 Winchester Cartridge
The .44-40 Winchester, also known as .44 Winchester, .44 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), and .44-40, is a type of ammunition that was specifically designed for the Winchester Model 1873 rifle, hence its alternative name. The ".44-40" nomenclature refers to the caliber of the bullet (.44 inches) and the weight of the black powder charge (40...
The .38 Special Cartridge
The .38 Special cartridge, recognized by a host of names, including .38 S&W Special, .38 Special, and 38 Spl, is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge renowned for its historical and ongoing significance in law enforcement and civilian self-defense applications. Smith & Wesson, a prominent American firearms manufacturer, introduced the .38 Special cartridge in 1898. It was...
The .38 Long Colt Cartridge
The .38 Long Colt, sometimes referred to as .38 LC, is a black powder cartridge introduced to the world in 1875. Developed and manufactured by the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company, this cartridge has had an important impact on the history of small arms ammunition. Despite its somewhat ambiguous title suggesting a .38 caliber,...