New member from New Mexico
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:24 pmHi Everyone-
Glad to join up. I own two Winchester 1873s: a 357 and a 45, and they're just great (I'll save the gushing platitudes for another post). I want to shoot 44 mag, and in an anticipatory spasm, bought some Underwood ammo. My history with 44 mag lever guns isn't stellar- I had two previous models from other companies, and I was very disappointed in both. The main reason I tried those two is that I just couldn't find the Winchester I wanted ('94, 20+ inch barrel); they just seem difficult to locate, especially at decent prices. I had initially planned on getting an 1873 in 44, but abandoned the notion when I learned that it would be a bad idea to try and shoot +P ammo through it. I've been looking into an 1892, but I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to whether it can safely shoot the high-powered ammo, particularly Underwood 340 gr 44 mag. Would any of you know whether the '92 would be ok with that? Thanks for any input, time, etc.!
Glad to join up. I own two Winchester 1873s: a 357 and a 45, and they're just great (I'll save the gushing platitudes for another post). I want to shoot 44 mag, and in an anticipatory spasm, bought some Underwood ammo. My history with 44 mag lever guns isn't stellar- I had two previous models from other companies, and I was very disappointed in both. The main reason I tried those two is that I just couldn't find the Winchester I wanted ('94, 20+ inch barrel); they just seem difficult to locate, especially at decent prices. I had initially planned on getting an 1873 in 44, but abandoned the notion when I learned that it would be a bad idea to try and shoot +P ammo through it. I've been looking into an 1892, but I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to whether it can safely shoot the high-powered ammo, particularly Underwood 340 gr 44 mag. Would any of you know whether the '92 would be ok with that? Thanks for any input, time, etc.!