9 Best 44 Magnum Revolvers – 2024

Last updated July 6th 2024

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Winners at a Glance

The S&W 629 is still the best 44 revolver in the world. But there are options.

Image	Product	Detail	Price
	Smith & Wesson 629	Overall Winner	Buy Now
	Colt Anaconda	Heavyweight Champion	Buy Now
	Taurus Raging Hunter	Best Value for Money	Buy Now
	S&W 629 PC Pro Series	Best Target Shooter	Buy Now
	Nighthawk Custom Korth NXR	Best Designer Handgun	Buy Now
	Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan	Best Concealed Carry	Buy Now

Intro

The classic 44 Magnum revolver holds a special place in America’s heart. If you collect guns, like at all, then you almost certainly own one of these charismatic revolvers. And it can become an expensive addiction.

We still think the best 44 Magnum revolver is the classic S&W 629, but there are plenty of options these days…

So here is a full breakdown of the best 44 revolvers on sale in 2024.

1. Smith & Wesson 629

• Price: $1,099.99
• Action: Double Action/Single
• Barrel length: 4 inch barrel
• Weight: 2.8lb
• Capacity: 6

Overall Winner – The Classic 44 Mag

The classic Smith & Wesson Model 629 really had to take the prize. It’s the archetype, the genre in one lump of stainless steel and this is still arguably the best 44 Magnum revolver.

Now there are plenty more capable guns, some of them built on the same 629 platform. But if you’re looking for an all-rounder that sits right on the hip and delivers great bang for your buck, well it’s hard to look past the red ramp front on the daddy of them all.

Effectively this is the Smith & Wesson Model 29 with decades of very minor tweaks and stainless steel construction. This is a straight six shooter and the only limit when it comes to the gun parts and upgrades is your imagination.

Personal defense or life on the ranch, this big bore 629 44 Magnum is designed to do it all.

Check out the 629 Deluxe, too, which comes with wood grips and not too many other major differences. Still, target shooters appreciate the extra precision.

This may be the best 44 magnum revolver if you’re looking for a Jack of All Trades.

2. Colt Anaconda

• Price: $1,4895.99
• Caliber: 44 Mag
• Action: Double/Single Action revolver
• Barrel: 8-inch
• Weight: 3.69lb
• Capacity: 6

Heavyweight Legend Returns

The Colt Anaconda 44 Magnum is back. The big brother to the equally fantastic Colt Python has created a family of snake guns with ever increasing venom. That’s good.

Basically the 357 Magnum Python and the Anaconda 44mag are smash hits. With a series of improvements over the first model, this now sits comfortably at the head table of the 44 Magnum revolver world.

Old Anaconda 44 Magnum pistols chambered in 44 Remington Magnum aren’t really known for their accuracy. The new gun has fixed that issue, and a few others. The stainless steel factory finish shines brighter than the immediate competition and it just feels that little different in the hand.

It’s balance, it’s engineering and the trigger pull. It’s the package really. And this gun shoots straight and true now with the Hogue rubber grip nestled in your hand. It’s also drilled for optics up top, but you get the red ramp front as standard.

The new gun is a major leap forward and has put a gun that sold in reasonable numbers and yet never truly won over the hardcore. If the new stainless steel finish Colt can do it, then it’s definitely one of the best 44 Magnum revolvers in the world.

You can spend a little more, or a lot, at Colt’s Manufacturing custom shop and you don’t have to stick with 44 Remington Magnum. The 45 Long Colt Custom 8 Ball is a $40,000 revolver, and you can easily spend $10,000 on the Custom Shop SAA Special.

3 Taurus Raging Hunter 44 Magnum

• Price: $830.99+
• Caliber: 44 Remington Magnum
• Action: Double Action/Single Action Revolvers
• Barrel: 5.1
• Total: 3.5lb
• Capacity: 6

Best Low Budget

They finally did it. Brazil took the top spot, produced the hunting handgun of 2024 in more or less everybody’s eyes and a masterpiece that’s a price most of us can afford.

This is still one of the best 44 handguns in the world and the best hunting revolver on this list.

Finally we have a ported barrel shroud with an integral compensator that helps control the inevitable muzzle rise that goes with this much front end and this much bullet.

It’s a lot of muzzle energy to contend with in that long double action trigger pull and crisp short single action trigger.

For defense, target shooting and hunting, this top rated handgun might be the best 44 magnum revolver in the world.

Barrel Shroud is Slick Tech

Taurus used an aluminum shroud on high-grade stainless steel to keep weight down on these large frame revolvers. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and Taurus has done it well.

Now the muzzle rise is well contained with So you can opt for heavy ammunition for big game and dangerous game, safe in the knowledge that the Taurus model isn’t out to smash you in the head.

You can order a variety of barrel lengths and there are 357 Magnum revolvers, 44 Magnum revolvers, 454 Casull and even 500 S&W. Look out for gun deals and the prices will surprise you with this double action.

4. Ruger Redhawk

• Price: $1000+

Affordable 44 Rem Mag

If you’re looking for an affordable 44 Rem Mag, there’s a lot to be said for the good old Ruger Redhawk.

This double action revolver is the best selling Blue Collar alternative in many ways, but it’s a reliable and solid gun that should last you for years.

Now the top rated Redhawk has evolved into a model line in its own right and we love the Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan for bear defense, And the 9.5 inch barrel Super Redhawk for shits and giggles.

Gun accessories & gun parts are plentiful and relatively cheap too.

But the standard 44 Rem Mag is a great piece that will serve you well.

5. Nighthawk Custom Korth NXR 44 Magnum

• Price: $5,611.99
• Caliber: 44 Remington Magnum
• Barrel: 4 inch barrel
• Weight: 2.6lb
• Capacity: 6

Best Custom Pistol

The Nighthawk Custom Korth NXR is about as far as we think you can go with a 44 Mag revolver, price wise.

What’s the concept? We’re not even sure anymore to be honest, but we still love this high price, high spec 44 mag revolver.

It will probably end up in a rap video, but doesn’t deserve to. At least give this 44 Remington Magnum to an eccentric Bond villain…

6. Taurus Tracker

• Price: $666.99
• Caliber: 44 Magnum
• Barrel: 2 inch barrel
• Weight: 2lb
• Rounds: 6

Best for Concealed Carry

The Tracker 44 mag stainless revolver is a cheap, simple, wholesome gun. It’s also an interesting collection of ideas for personal defense.

I mean that snub-nose and fiber optic front sight really don’t belong together, but they do help rapid target acquisition with your medium frame revolver and, in a way, best concealed carry.

Whatever you do wityh it, this 44 Rem Mag revolver is lots of fun.

7. Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Standard

• Price: $800.00+
• Caliber: 44 Mag
• Action: Single
• Barrel: 4.62
• Weight: 2.8lb

Best for Cowboy Fantasies

These cheap guns are classic cowboy six shooters that might just work for you. This Ruger Super Blackhawk is old school law enforcement, Wild West style.

Now this best selling 44 Rem Mag Ruger Super Blackhawk is a solid stainless finish revolver, and a weapon that some believe is much tougher than the 629.

This matte stainless 44 Rem Mag revolver is an old school six shooter, without the bells and whistles. And these single action revolvers are a lot of fun and a reliable firearm based on age old technology.

You do get adjustable iron sights, a squared off trigger guard to save your knuckles with this single action Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk. And not much else in terms of luxuries or performance features.

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8. Magnum Research BFR Short Cylinder

• Price: $1,222.45
• Caliber: 44 Remington Magnum
• Barrel: 7.5 inch
• Total Length: 11.25
• Weight: 4lb
• Capacity: 5

Best for Durability

The Magnum Research BFR Big Frame Revolver was a revelation when it launched, thanks largely to its status as the most powerful production revolver in the world.

It fired the excellent 45-70 Government rifle cartridges, felled big game, finished off dangerous game and starred in hundreds of YouTube videos.

This 44 mag revolver looks set to be the volume seller in a range of substantial cartridges that includes the 50AE.

9. Taurus Raging Bull

• Price: $705.99
• Caliber: 44 Magnum
• Barrel Length: 6.5
• Weight: 3.3lb
• Capacity: 6

This is a cheaper alternative to the Hunter 44 Mag revolvers.

The Raging Bull is a simple six round revolver with a ported barrel shroud and it has established a solid reputation as an all rounder and hunting handgun.

We love this 44 Mag revolver, and you will too.

Ammo for Pistols & Revolvers

44 Mag revolver ammo is getting more expensive. So bulk buy when you can, invest in quality ammo storage, and make sure you have some bullets when the time comes.

Invest in quality gun cleaning gear, too, and gun cases. With a good gun cleaning regime and gun cases, the simple 44 Remington Magnum revolver could last a lifetime.

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