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That's interesting Jeff. Thanks.
Yes it is. Including Dr. Higgins' last two sentences: "It wasn't until the introduction of the .44 magnum that any handgun cartridge did better than that. It's significantly more powerful than even the .357 magnum, which isn't bad for a black powder round dating from 1873."

Quite interesting. And yet, for me, the more important learnings from his posts in these two threads has been more basic. Like his preference and reasons for holsters which cover the end of the barrel. And other stuff. Buying him beers is a bargain. Plus, you know...he's on a fixed income.
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