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Comparable top strap? Colt SAA, Pietta Frontier, Great Western . . . Of course it is !!! Haaaa!!! Mike

While I could wipe a joint with a rag and get a nice clean look, that was to impress people with my skill level (good to build legends...

I would amend that. Its not better, its how capable and far less understood how sturdy the Open Tops are. I am very late to BP...

Just FYI, the first time "bear" was mentioned was on page 10 (of 13). ( but who's counting right?) Mike

45acp +p = 23,000 psi - about 4K more than standard. 45C +p. = 23,000 psi - about 10K more than standard. Mike

Materials and heat treating come into play as well.

Well, since they work, you could kill a bear with one!! ( it'd be better than a 22 long!!" ) Mike

See, it's fertilizer like this that continues the "head in the sand" attitude. Maybe in your terms you'll get it - "mine do work...

Actually, it's not a "what's better" platform at all. I have top strap SA's as well. The open-top platform testing came about because...

Thanks Dude, I think it finally makes sense to more folks now after the realization that Elmer couldn't "hot rod" the Colt SAA either...

Cutting to the chase, we need to remember what the nucleus of this argument is all about - and it's not about bear protection. :) What...

I would have been one of the doubters sans my lust for that big bad 47 Walker and 45D explaining the system such that I was willing to...

Well, it makes one wonder what original chambers measured. It is beneficial to be slightly oversized in case there’s any flaws in the...

Exactly my sentiments!! That's why I've been posting my results!! 🤣 ( heavy on the "demonstratable" part!) Mike

As been stated, the bullet is only marginally bigger than a .44. Not enough to make a difference in killing an animal. I'm all for...