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Old 06-02-2011, 08:26 PM
AFSteve AFSteve is offline
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Default Thanks OFF ROAD. Roger on the Test Barrels

You're right on target (pardon the pun) on the test barrels. I believe only the Speer I listed was tested on a 2 inch barrel, hence the name Gold Dot - Short barrel. I also observed the velocities and ballistic energy at the 25 and 75 yard tests, which, admittedly, doesn't actually provide any additional validity of "snubby" performance. Although I didn't put it on the list, I also have a box of Hornady .357 Magnum Critical Defense 125 Gr. FTX JHP 1301 fps/470 ft-lbs muzzle. Maybe someday, after I've built up my hand/wrist/arm muscles, and sufficient intestinal fortitude, I will try one of them out on my 13.3 Oz. Smith. If I survive, I'll post it on the S&W Forum.

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