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iraiam · October 1, 2012, 03:03 AM

Ruger LCR .357 magnum. 158 Grain Gold Dot Personal Protecion. It's a real thumper in that little revolver but...I use a lesser load when I practice at the range, then put 5 thumpers through it at the end. Too many rounds of the SD ammo makes my hand hurt for a couple days.

October 1, 2012, 03:03 AM	#3
iraiam Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 1,057	Ruger LCR .357 magnum. 158 Grain Gold Dot Personal Protecion. It's a real thumper in that little revolver but...I use a lesser load when I practice at the range, then put 5 thumpers through it at the end. Too many rounds of the SD ammo makes my hand hurt for a couple days. __________________ NRA Lifetime Member Since 1999 "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials." George Mason