

The top three US revolver manufacturers produce these longer. That’s plenty of power, enough to take down up to deer-size game at distances of up to 50 yards.Įven better, there are revolvers with barrels ~7, ~8 or even ~10 inches long.

44 Magnum bullet can reach speeds of up to 1,380 feet per second, generating kinetic energy at the muzzle of 1,015 foot-pounds of force. Weapon handling would be much easier too, because the longer barrel makes the gun front-heavy, giving it better balance.Īs far as ballistics, when fired from a 6-inch barrel revolver, a heavy 240-grain. 44 Magnum out of a heavier revolver will be easier on the hands, not to mention the longer barrel will have a longer sight radius, making it more accurate over longer distances. 3.3 Barrel Length - the main difference.
