recoil?

by bj , Monday, April 18, 2016, 21:06 (3079 days ago) @ Laphroig53

I agree that it would be relatively stout.

I remember not long ago where Sundles was wanting to use a FA97 in .45Colt as a wilderness backup gun because he could use heavy bullet Ruger-only loads in it. Put heavy loaded 300+ grain .45Colt loads in the thing and then see if it generates some recoil. I'm not sure I would want to shoot one very much.

On the other hand- I did some searching for comparison but couldn't find reliable data- the blued Ruger blackhawk 4 5/8" barrel in .45Colt is relatively light partly because of the big holes drilled in it and partly because of its alloy grip frame. Even though it is much larger it might be close to the weight of the FA97 and the Ruger is easy enough to handle with full heavy bullet loads.

But then I know little girls that like recoil.