Jim March
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Good stuff. Several things confirmed: cylinder "beef" is WAY less than previous New Model Ruger SAs; this cannot possibly take "45LC+P" fodder. Strength appears to be a hair better than a Colt SAA, about on par with a USFA Rodeo which is good for the size class.
Also: I've heard reports Ruger has gone to a process where all six cylinder bores are done one at a time with a single reamer, aiding uniformity instead of the previous "six at once with six different reamers" process. This gun shows the results, in spades.
Good stuff. Several things confirmed: cylinder "beef" is WAY less than previous New Model Ruger SAs; this cannot possibly take "45LC+P" fodder. Strength appears to be a hair better than a Colt SAA, about on par with a USFA Rodeo which is good for the size class.
Also: I've heard reports Ruger has gone to a process where all six cylinder bores are done one at a time with a single reamer, aiding uniformity instead of the previous "six at once with six different reamers" process. This gun shows the results, in spades.