I haven't posted in a long time so please be patient with me as this question may have come up before. I am interested in a Ruger Blackhawk, 45 colt with the 45 acp conversion cylinder. Ive noticed that some of the grip frames are made of differing materials, some steel, some aluminum, etc. The question I have is "Does the aluminum grip frame affect the strength of the gun, or is it as strong as the so called bullet proof all steel gun? ( I know that any gun can become a bomb if hand loaded ignorantly regardless of strength) I intend to load and shoot hot loads very few and far between, only when I occasionally am in the woods cutting firewood for my Mom. Seen a few Black Bears (small size, maybe up to 270 pounds. Thanks for your patience if you read this and Thank you all for any answers in advance. Mike
Hot loads meaning +P loads. Not really the +P+.
And do you feel a single action adequate for bear protection?
Hot loads meaning +P loads. Not really the +P+.
And do you feel a single action adequate for bear protection?
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