
44 Magnum’s status was propelled to stellar heights because of Dirty Harry. 44 Magnum (though we’ll talk about the latter a lot). 454 Casull was the most powerful handgun in the world back in those days.īut this article isn’t about the. The movie’s research team obviously didn’t do their homework - if they’ve read the Guns&Ammo magazine issue released some time in 1959 they would have known that Freedom Arms’ Model 83 single-action chambered for. 44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would blow your head clean off, you’ve gotta ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?” Well, do ya, punk?” The only thing I knew was it was the same gun Dirty Harry used. Back then I knew absolutely nothing about revolvers.
