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[tark]

It's the latter HisSoldier. I have mineral rights in North Dakota; McKinzie county. I still want to buy a Tesla.

Onmilo, I guess you live in Cook County....Im near the Iowa boarder on I-80

 

[Onmilo]

Tark
No.
The "Lost World" is about 60 miles south of you.
It's the plot of Illinois just south of Galesburg, & runs from the big river to 40 miles east & down to just North of Springfield.

 

[tark]

We,re pretty close. Whenever I hear the word "lost" I automatically think Cook County. Shot a two inch group with the Star this morning @15 yards. I love that gun, I don't have to chase empties. (unlike the Astra!!)

 

[jcwit]

jcwit, it isn't real hard to find out! Google "38 Super Auto pressures" or just pull up the SAAMI websight. Todays 38, super ammo is loaded to about 35,000 PSI, which is the same as the 9X19, or Luger, or Parabellum, or whatever you want to call it.

I have talked to the people at Black Hills and:

on the record: We cannot condone shooting 38 Super ammo in any gun not specifically designed and chambered for that specific cartridge, and so marked on the barrel.

Off the record: Our 38 Super ammo is loaded to the same pressure as 9mm ammo. The only reason it gets slightly more velocity is the larger case capacity, BUT IT IS LOADED TO THE SAME PRESSURES.

And those pressures are well within the safety margins designed into the pistol.

Get that in writing.

Better look up those SAAMI specs. again.

PS, At my age I hold my breath for no one.

 

[jcwit]

I still want to buy a Tesla.

Have you driven one? I have, amazing car!

 

[tark]

Just looked at the SAAMI website they show 36,500 PSI for the Super and 35,000 for the 9MM. I doubt the gun knows the difference, especially with the extra strength spring in the gun. I know the Black Hills reloads are loaded to the same pressures as 9MM and as I have said, I'm not planning on shooting it a whole lot.

This is off topic so I'll be brief : My son has a Tesla with the big motor and P85KWH battery. I have driven it. It embarrassed my brand new Mustang 5.O GT in a drag race. Murdered might be a better term. Yes, they are amazing.

 

[tark]

I am 66. I don't hold my breath either, not since I left the army 45 years ago