Reproduction Revolvers as Self-Defense Guns? Yes You Can!

By Ammoland

by Sam Hoober
Sam weighs the pros and cons of using today’s quality reproduction revolvers as self defense guns.

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By today’s standards, popular rounds from the 19th century are underpowered but serviceable. Take note, however, that reproduction revolvers have lower chamber pressure tolerances than today’s modern revolvers. As a result, these tolerances must be adhered to. Most makers of reproduction revolvers state that only black powder or cowboy loads are safe to use.

Most common, of course, is .45 Colt. Today’s .45 Colt loadings are wildly different than those of the late 19th century but also fantastically diverse. There are low-pressure black powder and cowboy loads, moderate pressure and moderate velocity (for a big bore revolver) loadings that are perfectly suited for self-defense. Since the .45 Colt has a very long case, handloaders have been making hot loads of .45 Colt for a long time, and the high-power .45 Colt loadings are every bit the equal of .44 Magnum.

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Source:: AmmoLand