Jim March...
158gr at 1200 plus published in Complete Guide to Handloading, Phil Sharpe.
And in Lyman 41 (1957)
Both with the warning "Heavy Frame Guns Only".
Sam
Why carry wheel ?
Many good reasons above.
When I had to...I carried a 1911 or 11A1 and could use them well.
But I also carried either MnP or 36 for insurance.
Kinda figured autoloader for offence and wheel for defence.
Used em both in cometition as appropriate.
Have owned many...
One gun for all things...
Personal choice would be either Model19 or 586 in 4" bbl.
Think you should try a bunch, rent/borrow or whatever.
AND....get some training.
Sam
Dave...
I was not meaning to make light of your excellant fix and info.
However, I am adamant about not letting the manufacturer get away with asking finished product money for kits.
Sam
Also...
.41 Short Colt
.41 Long Colt
Both rather wimpy...bout on a par with .38/200 for punch.
Sub-diameter cases with heeled bullet.
And long considered obselete.
Plus
.41 action express, autoloader round with rebated rim so as to work with existing 9mm bolt faces. Definately a...
All of the above...plus.
Registered Magnums were built to customer's specs.
Barrel length from 3 1/2 to 8 3/4" in 1/4" increments.
Any sight in inventory.
Grips to order.
Choice of finish.
Ball detent in yoke to lock cylinder in the open position.
Many, many combinations of features...
Sometimes
Sometimes carry Smith 32 hand ejector born 1908. I frame, smaller than J frame. Ankle, pocket or cummerbund.
Several 5 screw hand ejectors in larger sizes. Most are carry guns.
Sam
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