My Bear Necessities

[.454]

But hey, 'more is better' seems to rule most folks' thought patterns.

And why not? Most people could live in a 1 bedroom apartment, drive a Toyota Corolla and shoot deer with a $200 Stevens rifle. All these items are sufficient enough for the purposes they were built. But people like to have other choices. I lived in a communist country where the only automobile you could buy was a mid 1960's 40 hp domestic copy of Renault 12, everybody lived in cramped apartments with thin walls and the only firearms you could own for hunting purposes only (after prior police approval) were single shot or double barreled shotguns.
So long live capitalism and the freedom of choosing whatever you like and afford to buy! I love America

[Vin496]

Yup. It belches a gigantic fireball and the shock wave makes the target flutter like the wind blows inside the shooting range. Next time I will go to Insight in Artesia I plan to take a video camera with me and post a short clip on Youtube.

They'll let you shoot that there?

I thought the max was .44 mag.

[civilsnake]

Makes them empty their bowels instantly.

You mean you can rack this revolver like a shotgun?!

That is some hardcore artillery. I dig it. If you can take an attacking bear with that thing you will get a serious high five from me.

[.454]

They'll let you shoot that there?

I thought the max was .44 mag.

One of the younger employees (tall, skinny, light hair) made an attempt to stop me after I fired the first six shots. While we were politely arguing, the older Korean guy (I guess he is the owner) stopped by and asked what's the problem. After learning what the discussion was all about, he smiled and nodded his head in approval then said "you go ahead, shoot that gun no problem". 15 minutes later I had the feeling somebody watches me from behind. When I turned my head I saw guess who? The young employee, sitting there on the bench and watching me. I asked if he wants to try a couple of shots. Guess what again? I didn't had to ask him twice.

[CHS]

I was looking at the Alaskan just last night! Though, I'll most likely pick up the .44mag version, since I already have a Super Redhawk in .44mag.

[JTROKS]

The Redhawk is much lighter, but heavier recoil is getting in the uncomfortable level. Ever fire a 405 grn hardcast at 1400 fps in 45/70 with 16" TC Contender tamer barrel? It's not something you shoot all day long at the range.

The Alaskan looks cool, maybe I'll get one later on.

[.454]

Ever fire a 405 grn hardcast at 1400 fps in 45/70 with 16" TC Contender tamer barrel? It's not something you shoot all day long at the range.

Nope, but I'd surely like to try one.
By the way, I've seen one of these in consignment at Turners in Norwalk just a couple of days ago: