Wow!
I guess one could ruin a crowbar with the right ingenuity and enough effort...
I really don't like fast powder in a big case. Just asking for trouble.
My brother had one of the first .41 Mag Blackhawks in our area. He was so proud of that gun. He accidently double charged Unique and split the cylinder. Didn't affect the frame.
He sent it back to Ruger with a full explanation of what had happened, bragged on how strong the gun was to not crack the frame. They rebuilt that gun, no charge. It's the slickest three screw Ruger I've ever handled. A good friend wants my brother to leave it to him in his will...
I ran into Mr. Vogel, Bill Ruger's SIL, at the Ruger booth, 1970 NRA Convention in New Orleans. I related that story and he said he remembered the gun. He said it was the first time someone didn't blame Ruger. While there, Elmer Keith dropped by, checked out the new Security Six and told Mr. Vogle to "wrap it up", in essence giving Ruger his stamp of approval. Mr. Vogel was most gracious, a real gentleman, since departed from this Earth.
DF
