"Ruger Only" load compatable SW revolvers?
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NFrameFred
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I must admit I agree with Saxon Pig on this one. I am constantly amazed at the reasoning disconnect of some folks when it comes to common sense limits on firearms.
As an instructor and in the past an FFL holder as well, I often had people come to me and ask something like, "I need a carry gun for self defense, what's the cheapest thing you have?" My reply was usually "well, how much is your life worth ?"
Or, "I want to buy a 25 automatic for my wife for self defense, and I don't want to spend a lot." For your mother-in-law, maybe, but I kinda like my wife . . .
And then the all encompassing conundrum . . . " I want a carry gun that shoots a powerful magnum performance round, is light and small enough to carry in my pocket, doesn't recoil much and, oh, all I can spend is 150 bucks . . . whaddya got like that ?"
I started shunning a couple of guys I shot with years ago after it became apparent the elevator just didn't go all the way to the top in regard to such. One in particular was so enthralled with his 'reputation' at the club for such, that factory 44 mag ammo just wasn't enough - he 'rolled his own' and bragged that after the third loading you couldn't read the head stamp any more. I didn't want to be in the vicinity when he blew himself up. I think he's still alive, but then the Lord looks out for small children, drunks, and fools, or so I'm told . . .
Nothing wrong with wanting to wring more performance out of loads or equipment - but don't try to make a howitzer out of a pocket pistol or a magnum out of a cartridge designed over a century ago as a black powder round.
As an instructor and in the past an FFL holder as well, I often had people come to me and ask something like, "I need a carry gun for self defense, what's the cheapest thing you have?" My reply was usually "well, how much is your life worth ?"
Or, "I want to buy a 25 automatic for my wife for self defense, and I don't want to spend a lot." For your mother-in-law, maybe, but I kinda like my wife . . .
And then the all encompassing conundrum . . . " I want a carry gun that shoots a powerful magnum performance round, is light and small enough to carry in my pocket, doesn't recoil much and, oh, all I can spend is 150 bucks . . . whaddya got like that ?"
I started shunning a couple of guys I shot with years ago after it became apparent the elevator just didn't go all the way to the top in regard to such. One in particular was so enthralled with his 'reputation' at the club for such, that factory 44 mag ammo just wasn't enough - he 'rolled his own' and bragged that after the third loading you couldn't read the head stamp any more. I didn't want to be in the vicinity when he blew himself up. I think he's still alive, but then the Lord looks out for small children, drunks, and fools, or so I'm told . . .
Nothing wrong with wanting to wring more performance out of loads or equipment - but don't try to make a howitzer out of a pocket pistol or a magnum out of a cartridge designed over a century ago as a black powder round.
wlewisiii
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In a fit of curiosity, I asked Tim Sundles of Buffalo Bore about this. This is from his response to me:
RGMoore
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I would say that also negates any quick follow-up shots!
A couple of years ago I inspected a Model 25-5 at the LGS that had the cylinder bulged so much that it hit the frame on opening. The story is that the previous owner also had a Ruger he shot heavy loads in. I suspected he tried them in the Smith or got his loads mixed up. Gun was later sold, but not to me!
TripPowers
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Very simple , I read on buffalo bores site that please do not call them or write about shooting the higher power loads in s&w revolvers & if people kept shooting them & wrecking guns they would stop making them altogether. Everyone on this forum has good info but i would trust the people that make the ammo above all of the measuring and guessing if the gun is strong enough. Pushing anything to It's limit is a risky proposition.
Doug M.
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Not likely to grenade, but will beat it up. As noted, it's called "Ruger only" for a reason. It will also beat you up - there are times when might have to do that, but not most people most of the time. At 30, that's one thing - at 50+, it's completely different. It is also probably an answer it search of a question.
Titegroups
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They couldnt make it any more plain and simple. If you have to ask why this means you!
BigBill
Absent Comrade
In a ruger in 45lc with the load for rugers only its more powerful than the 44mag. But with my experience with my hotter 44mag loads i have to ask why? I had guys on both sides of the range leaving when i shot my hotter 44mag. I had 10" of flames out both sides of the cylinder and 13"+ flames out the barrel. Seeing this wasn't so cool. Let alone trying to hang on to the beast. Those were the last of my hot loads for sure. I keep within the normal specs now.
Old Corp
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I have a sort of 'system' for my .45 Colt loads.
If it's for my S&W M25-5, it has a 255 gr. Keith LSWC loaded in it.
If it's for my Winchester Trapper .45 Colt Carbine (that I sometimes deer hunt with), it has some sort of jacketed HP loaded in it, and much warmer.
BTW - anchors deer great!
If it's for my S&W M25-5, it has a 255 gr. Keith LSWC loaded in it.
If it's for my Winchester Trapper .45 Colt Carbine (that I sometimes deer hunt with), it has some sort of jacketed HP loaded in it, and much warmer.
BTW - anchors deer great!
And I thought a cratered primer was a sign to back down on the powder.
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