

44 Special rounds, however in the 2008 video release of the film, Magnum Force screenwriter John Milius confirms in the audio commentary that the "light Special" line was in fact misinterpreted by the cast and crew and actually meant he used a specially prepared lighter. 357 Magnum with wadcutters." A viewer could easily misunderstand that Harry meant.

This size gun it gives you better control and less recoil than a. One of them asks what load he uses in his revolver and Callahan states: "It's a light Special. 44 Special in his S&W Model 29 due to confusing dialogue in the SFPD firing range scene Harry encounters some rookie officers on the firing range, who then chat up with him. Magnum Force has perpetuated a false notion that Dirty Harry uses. In the posters for the film, Harry is pictured holding a Model 29 with a 8 3/8" barrel for a more imposing silhouette. The handgun is very prominently displayed during the film's opening credits and Harry is heard reciting his famous "Do you feel lucky?" speech from the first film.

San Francisco Police Inspector "Dirty Harry" Callahan ( Clint Eastwood) returns armed with his famous ".44 Magnum", a Smith & Wesson Model 29 with a 6 1/2" pinned barrel. WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS!!
