Without any confirmation by Ruger engineers, I suspect that the 30,000 psi limit (give or take) of the .45 caliber Blackhawk is fairly conservative. Not suggesting anyone tests that theory, but it is just a suspicion of mine.


Max Prasac

Semper Fidelis

BIG IRON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6aXjMH5C30

Gun Digest TV's Modern Shooter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGo-KMpXPpA&t=7s