Desertrat357
Member
So I never thought the day would come, but I recently purchased a clean used freedom arms model 1997 in 44 special. I am so pleased with the quality, and fit and finish. Due to work I have not been able to shoot it yet. The reason I'm posting today is for any information on the strength of this revolver. I know it's big brother the model 83 is ridiculously strong. I am a handloader and want to have some hotter tier II hand loads for it. Obviously I don't want to make it a 44 magnum. If anybody has information of this sort I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!