Developed by U.S. Army Land Warfare Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground and the AAI Corporation, the QSPR was a commercial Model 29 fitted with a 1.3-inch barrel. It fired specially developed ...
One of the first, if not the first handguns to take advantage of the .44 Magnum round was the Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver. A blued, six cylinder revolver, the Model 29 weighs nearly three pounds ...
Few firearms command as much respect and intrigue as the .44 Magnum. Dubbed “The Big Iron,” this revolver gained legendary status for its raw power and cinematic appeal. Popularized by classic ...
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 ...