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CraigC · January 29, 2009, 01:06 AM

No, there was only a handful built, the first one blew with proof loads and Elmer Keith didn't even get the one promised to him. I'd have to check some references to see how many were made but it seems like it was only three or four at most. You're probably right about the ads, Ruger's been known to get a little ahead of themselves. It's a good thing they thought better of it though, some are a little leery of the heavy .44Spl Keith load running at 26,000psi in the custom mid-frame conversions. Another 10,000 definitely would've meant a longevity problem, at the very least.

January 29, 2009, 01:06 AM	#10
CraigC Junior member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,300	No, there was only a handful built, the first one blew with proof loads and Elmer Keith didn't even get the one promised to him. I'd have to check some references to see how many were made but it seems like it was only three or four at most. You're probably right about the ads, Ruger's been known to get a little ahead of themselves. It's a good thing they thought better of it though, some are a little leery of the heavy .44Spl Keith load running at 26,000psi in the custom mid-frame conversions. Another 10,000 definitely would've meant a longevity problem, at the very least. Last edited by CraigC; January 29, 2009 at 01:15 AM.