1) Steve McQueen was 28 years old when he began his TV career as bounty hunter Josh Randall on "Wanted Dead or Alive." His signature gun was a sawed-off Winchester Model 1892 carbine, recreated here by J.B. Custom of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
But the gun itself, a H&R Model 939 “Ultra Sidekick” 22 LR 9-shot revolver with a 6″ heavy barrel for you enthusiasts out there, was indeed one of McQueen's own, and he fired it frequently. If you want to dress like Steve McQueen in this photo, look no further.
This extremely detailed replica of the Bullitt film shoulder holster has been created after extensive research on the custom made original used by Steve McQueen to hold Frank Bullitt's 2.5" barrel Colt Diamondback pistol.
Where is the gun Steve McQueen used in Wanted Dead or Alive?
One of the two “teardrop” lever-action Mare's Legs used in the “Wanted Dead or Alive” TV series. This gun is now on display at the Autry Museum of the American West (theautry.org) in Los Angeles, Calif. Of course, McQueen's sawed-off Winchester 92s never existed before, in either the real or the “reel” West.
The 45-70 outperforms the 44-40 in virtually every ballistic category as the 44 40 cartridge was developed as a handgun round and the 45 70 as a rifle round. To put it bluntly, these two cartridges simply do not compare as the 45-70 is vastly more powerful than the 44-40.
A Mare's Leg pistol legally qualifies as a handgun under United States NFA regulations because it was assembled with the shorter barrel and a pistol grip at the factory.
In simpler terms, the 44 Mag's extra power is due to pushing a similar size grain bullet as the 45 colt, but at a higher speed resulting from a larger quantity of smokeless powder. Bullet weight also matters. Generally, the 44 Mag is associated with heavier bullets typically ranging from 220 to 240 grains.
The 44 Magnum might be firing a slightly thinner bullet, but its case can hold 11.2 gr more propellant compared to the 45. The 44 cartridge has a case capacity of 37.9 gr compared to 26.7 gr for the 45 ACP. The added case capacity allows the 44 Magnum to fire heavier bullets at higher velocities compared to the 45.
Is 44 Magnum still the most powerful handgun in the world?
Although improved modern alloys and manufacturing techniques have allowed even stronger cylinders to be made, leading to larger and more powerful cartridges such as the .454 Casull and .480 Ruger in revolvers the same size as a .44 Magnum, the .44 Magnum is still considered an exceptional weapon.
John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uses a Heckler & Koch P30L fitted with a custom compensator as his primary firearm through the film. He swaps it for a Glock 26 during the Red Circle Club shootout when the P30L runs out of ammunition.
By far, the most iconic of John Wick's firearms in the original installment is the Heckler & Koch P30L, the long-slide version of the P30 pistol. The model featured in John Wick is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum and uses the same 15-round magazines as the original.
I do know that he learned to fly gliders in preparation for his role in The Thomas Crown Affair. The IMDB mentions that McQueen was: Issued a private pilot's license by the FAA in 1979 after learning to fly in a Stearman bi-plane, which he purchased for that purpose.
The Pitcarin was/is very nice, the Stearman looks like any another non-warbird painted Stearman. He is also said to have had a Piper L-4. At least one claiming past McQueen ownership was offered for sale in Trade-A-Plane in the mid-90s.
One day in 1979, the King of Cool decided to fly. Before anyone knew it, Steve McQueen was living with his girlfriend in a hangar at the Santa Paula Airport. During the day, he learned to pilot a World War II-era biplane.
44 Mag. is more powerful than the . 357 Mag. It fires heavier, wider bullets the same speed as its smaller predecessor, which produces far more energy at the muzzle and terminal damage downrange. These 158-grain Federal Fusion .
45 ACP are popular choices in the handgun world. The 9mm is typically considered less powerful than the . 45 ACP, but it is also lighter and easier to control when shooting rapidly. Its smaller size makes it a good choice for concealed carry pistols, as well as subcompact handguns.
In conclusion, the . 357 Magnum, with lighter loads and less recoil, is more friendly for beginner shooters or those who wish to feed the bullet into a lever action rifle. In contrast, the . 44 Magnum, with its heavier bullet and superior power, is more suited for those willing to harness more hardness and punch.
Oldtime black bear hunters say that any load that throws at least a 200-grain or bigger solid bullet at 1000 fps or more will take any bear in the woods. By that standard a good heavy-power . 44 Special or . 45 Colt handload in the right gun should work fine and has.
All things being equal, there is no difference in accuracy between the 9mm and 45 ACP. However, there is one caveat and that would be muzzle velocity. As the 9mm round fires a lighter bullet at a higher velocity, it will have less bullet drop over distance making it the better choice for long range shots.
Because of the power of the 40 grains of black powder and its excellent accuracy, the . 45 Colt was known as a sure man stopper and horse killer. It became the most-used cartridge at the time of its introduction, succeeding the . 44-40 Winchester.
His cut-down repeater, the Mare's Leg, could be holstered like a revolver but fired with the speed and precision of a lever action rifle. This innovative weapon brought outlaws to justice every week – and rose to fame as the real star of the series. The show was short-lived, but the legend of the Mare's Leg lived on.
