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The Grizzly GC44SP5 represents a straightforward approach to .44 Special ammunition. Built with a 240-grain jacketed hollow point projectile, this load develops 950 feet per second at the muzzle with 481 foot-pounds of energy. That's a comfortable velocity level for the cartridge, keeping recoil reasonable while still generating meaningful terminal effects.
The 240-grain bullet weight is the standard heavy load for .44 Special, and it's what most people think of when they picture this caliber. Grizzly pairs it with their flash-suppressed powder formula, which means you get cleaner powder burn without the dramatic muzzle flash. The projectiles come loaded in new, non-corrosive nickel-plated brass cases, making these rounds reloadable if you ever get into handloading. Each box contains 20 rounds, and cases ship 10 boxes per case for buyers stocking up.
The .44 Special sits in a unique place. It shares the same footprint as the .44 Magnum, so people with .44 Mag revolvers can run these loads for significantly reduced recoil during practice or casual shooting. If you own a dedicated .44 Special gun, like a Charter Arms Bulldog or an older Smith and Wesson built specifically for the cartridge, you get a full-power defensive round without the magnum-level punishment. Terminal performance is solid at these velocities, and the hollow point design contributes to controlled expansion. This isn't a speed-demon load, but it doesn't need to be—the .44 Special has always been about balancing power with shootability.
Grizzly Cartridge manufactures these rounds domestically with founder Mike Rintoul personally overseeing quality control at every manufacturing step. The ammunition is versatile enough for target practice, hunting applications, or as a personal defense round depending on your firearm and specific situation.
Yes, .44 Magnum firearms are designed to safely handle .44 Special ammunition. The .44 Special serves as the parent case for the .44 Magnum, so revolvers chambered in .44 Mag are fully compatible with .44 Special loads. This is actually one reason .44 Special has remained popular—magnum owners often use it for lower-recoil practice sessions or when they want to be gentler on an older firearm.
The main differences are velocity and energy. This .44 Special load runs at 950 fps with 481 foot-pounds of energy, while Grizzly's .44 Magnum 240-grain load reaches 1475 fps and generates 1159 foot-pounds of energy. The Special is significantly gentler on both the shooter and the firearm, making it better suited for comfortable practice or use in smaller-framed revolvers. Recoil is noticeably reduced compared to magnum levels.
The .44 Special with a 240-grain hollow point can work for hunting depending on game size and distance. It's been used successfully on medium game like deer and wild hogs, though you're better off at reasonable ranges where the 950 fps velocity is still doing meaningful work. At these velocities, the heavy bullet and hollow point design deliver adequate penetration and expansion for clean, ethical harvests on appropriately-sized animals.
Flash-suppressed powder burns more completely and produces less visible muzzle flash, which is especially valuable if you're shooting in lower light conditions. It also tends to produce a cleaner burn overall, which means less fouling in your gun and cleaner extraction when reloading the brass cases. It's a quality-of-life feature that doesn't cost extra but makes the shooting experience noticeably better.
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 S&W Special |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 1.90 |
| Grains | 240 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GC44SP5 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 815152011503 |
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