Here is more that I posted after research on another subject earlier today.
Re: Gun size Question
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Quote from: MrTuffPaws on Today at 09:14:14 AM
There are lots of typos on Taurus' web site. I wouldn't worry about it.
Yeah we all know that, but it was a retorical question! I just felt like what the H, do these companies think of when they let this stuff go on.
Take the +P or not, area. That could be a safety issue if they are not truly +P rated, because they say they are. But then do not recommend in other area's the use of certain levels of power, or list maximum loads that are not in +P.
"WARNING: Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous. We
recommend against using it.
2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured”, hand-loaded, or other nonstandard
ammunition voids all warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition
voids all warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely
dangerous. Severe damage to the firearm and serious injury to the shooter or
to others may result. Always use ammunition that complies with the industry
performance standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition
Manufacturers Institute, Inc., of the United States, (SAAMI) or the equivalent
from other countries.
3. Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury to the shooter or to
others may result from any condition causing excessive pressure inside the
chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive pressure can be caused by
obstructions in the barrel, propellant powder overloads,
CALIBER WEIGHT VELOCITY
17 HMR....................................................17 GR 2525 FPS
218 BEE ..................................................46 GR 2760 FPS
22LR ........................................................40 GR 1280 FPS
22 WRF MAGNUM ..................................40 GR 1480 FPS
22 HORNET ............................................40 GR 2690 FPS
30 CARBINE ............................................110 GR 1990 FPS
32 S&W LONG ........................................98 GR 789 FPS
32 H&R MAGNUM ..................................96 GR 1100 FPS
38 SPL ....................................................158 GR 755 FPS
357 MAGNUM..........................................158 GR 1450 FPS
41 MAGNUM............................................210 GR 1300 FPS
44 S&W SPL............................................200 GR 900 FPS
44 MAGNUM............................................240 GR 1350 FPS
45 ACP ....................................................225 GR 900 FPS
45 LONG COLT........................................255 GR 900 FPS
454 CASULL ............................................300 GR 1625 FPS
480 RUGER ............................................325 GR 1350 FPS
GR = grains
FPS = Feet per second
“Plus-P’, “PIus-P-Plus” or other ultra or high velocity ammunition generates
pressures significantly in excess of the pressures associated with standard
ammunition. Such pressures may affect the useful life of the firearm or
exceed the margin of safety built into many revolvers and could therefore be
DANGEROUS."
All of these comments and specs were in one manual, from Taurus. What do you believe or not believe.
I have seen pictures of over loaded revolvers that exploded the cylinder but they were handloads by people who pushed the envelope. While I am not scared to fire anything I would buy for my guns, most likely I will not be buying +P rounds. That is how I plan to use my various guns, whether they are pistol, or revolver.