#44Magnum

If you love hog hunting and you love lever-action rifles, then Custom & Collectible Firearms has a new custom job on the market that might tickle your fancy … although it appears to be far, far too nice to actually drag around the woods hog hunting. Their new, reworked Marlin 1894 SBL Wild Boar .44 Magnum does look like it would be an effective weapon against porcine prey, but the price tag and the fancy-pants aesthetic might mean you want to keep it on your wall display case.

Welcome back to Wheelgun Wednesday. Over the last few months, Smith & Wesson has dropped a number of modern variants of their classic line, with the Model 29, Model 19 as well as the Model 10 all having variants released as a part of their classic line. One of the newest additions to the classic line is the Mountain Gun variant, which brings a modern take on the classic wheelgun era. I received a copy chambered in .44 Magnum for review and over the last few months, I've been taking it for range sessions. Let's take a closer look at the new 629-9 Mountain Gun.

Ruger has rolled out fresh updates to its 77/44 bolt-action rifle lineup, bringing new finishes and camo patterns to a platform already known for its rugged reliability. These new models (7426, 7427, and 7428) cater to shooters who value versatility, precision, and durability in a compact, hard-hitting package chambered in .44 Rem Magnum. Each configuration offers distinct aesthetics and materials while retaining the core features that make the 77/44 a favorite for hunters and enthusiasts.

Recently, the Italian firearms manufacturer Davide Pedersoli S.r.l., mostly known for their Cowboy-style replicas, premiered a modernized version of their tribute to the venerable Colt Lightning pump-action rifle. This new, cerakote-clad, model is the Jackal44. 

Looking for heavy-duty hitting power from your magnum revolver, but you don’t want to worry about overpenetration? There’s a new option on the market that promises just that—the new Personal Defense HST .44 Magnum loads from Federal.

The Desert Eagle is one of the most widely used firearms in movies; while watching Deadpool & Wolverine, I pointed out to my wife that Deadpool was using Desert Eagles, and this wasn’t the first time I’d done this during a movie. Having never fired one until recently, I wondered why they were so popular in movies but not so much in the home or self-defense realm. I had my suspicions. It’s a giant, intimidating handgun, perfect for use in cinema. However, that doesn’t translate well into concealed carrying or home defense, so I had to test it out.