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Power Pistol for the win...




Dave

+1. I quit using Unique after trying Power Pistol.

I may have to go back and try some. I've just been stuck on Unique and Universal for several years and have plenty of both. If I remember correctly, the one time that I tried Power Pistol, I had a problem with granules sticking to the inside of my powder measure that were a pain to remove when switching powder. Anyone else had that problem or is it just me?

I have used most of the powders mentioned, power pistol is i think a good one for when you want something to really snort.
But a fellow on here sent me a sample of some 41magnum with titegroup and universal. They both meter well, clean and i ended up buying a 4lb jug of titegroup a few weeks ago.

Try wiping the inside with a dryer sheet.




Dave

Spring kit just put this revolver into the unsellable category.

Holster ordered. Tritiums in the future. Have to consult the consultable.




Clark

You're talking me into one of these. Last "compact" 44spl I owned was a S&W 624 3" and I sold it because the bore axis was just too darn high with the 3" barrel--gave a bit too much "whip" with Keith loads. The GP100 looks to not have that issue, and I've got several .357 GP100's that have absorbed a ridiculous number of hot H110/180gr LFNGC loads over the years with no apparent weakening.

You seem to know handguns and all I can tell you is Ruger got this one right.





Travis

It's a bummer that they didn't use the Redhawk/GP100 plunger interchangeable front sight mechanism; but understandable, given how much machining it takes and the cost it would add. I would like to see factory sight blades available. A taller Patridge blade would be just the thing for heavier bullet loads, or mild velocity 250gr loads.

All that is quibbling, though. What matters is Ruger is making them and making them right. The past five years have been great years for Ruger revolver enthusiasts.

I'll throw some tritiums on it sooner or later. I may order a Rough Country for the rear.




Dave

Just picked up 4 lbs of Power Pistol.

Clark better be right.....


Any of you guys shoot heavies yet (250+)?

Wondering if it's gonna need a taller front sight...

Put a set of compact grips on mine (lastrounds pics convinced me), polished the in arcs to a mirror finish (helped noticeably) and have Wilson Combat springs on the way.

Truly an über gun....

I wish they had threaded the muzzle for a can......

Then they could use them in movies.

Which holster did you order?

Yes, you piss drunk cock. I've been slinging the 260gr. Keith on top of 8.5gr's of Power Pistol.

You have to bottom out the rear sight. Yes, they should have gone with a taller front.



Dave

The Safariland 569.

I'm going to clip it to a duty belt. I'll never carry this as a CC gun. I'm hoping the clip allows me to snap it onto a hip belt too. We'll see.






Travis

I've used that belt clip with a nylon duty belt and it'll work fine there. If you use it on a typical trouser belt, expect a little movement unless you take measures to snug the fit.

Hey,
No bullying, dammit!

Figured I'd might as well order Bowen's tall sight.

Yeah, it's going on a duty belt.

I'm surprised more people don't use true gun belts for sidearms when fugking off in the woods.



Dave

Last time I ordered some sights from him I called and asked some questions about height and he was extremely helpful.

Dude knows his schit.




Dave