Originally Posted by Jim in Idaho
Well, this is interesting. I just went and read the Handloading article from August 2005 and Pearce specifically lists the S&W 696 and 396 as being among the revolvers suitable for 25kpsi loads.

Page 40-41: "The third category (25,000 psi) includes Smith & Wesson...Model 696 and 396 Titanium"

Darn. Guess we will have to wait another 12 years to get a long term verdict on the GP100... wink




I think over the years Mr. Pearce has changed his mind. On page 21 of the December 2014 issue of Handloader, he states that in the L-frame .44 Specials, pressures should not exceed 18,000 psi. This being due to the thin barrel breech or forcing cone.

If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.

Doug