Ruger Blackhawk ; Wich steel is the stronger, the S.S. or the carbon steel ???

No idea but, if you are going to make loads so hot that the choice of steel in a famously strong gun matters, perhaps a rifle would be more fitting to the task at hand.
 
slicknick said:
No idea but, if you are going to make loads so hot that the choice of steel in a famously strong gun matters, perhaps a rifle would be more fitting to the task at hand.
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I didn't want to say it when I saw this post yesterday, but :agree:
Any load that has any business being used in a gun, will be fine in a blackhawk. If you want to exceed safe pressure levels by such a degree that the weaker of stainless or blued steel is going to fail, then you really are venturing way past what most 10 fingered, 2 eyed folk are going to have the experience to help you with.
 
Well, my initial question was only to fill an old questioning.

And yes, my intention is to shoot hot 45 Colt loads, but I reload since over 20 years, I am careful and very technical and I will not go over the 28000 psi range.

ThanK's for your answers

Louis
 
exseparatist said:
Well, my initial question was only to fill an old questioning.

And yes, my intention is to shoot hot 45 Colt loads, but I reload since over 20 years, I am careful and very technical and I will not go over the 28000 psi range.

ThanK's for your answers

Louis
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Theoretically the blue steel should be stronger but would you ever notice the difference...

Nope... :)


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As mentioned, you won't notice.

The only real difference is that caring for a stainless pistol's finish is so much easier... scratches are brushed away like magic.

Stainless for the win!
 
Stainless steel cannot be made as hard or as wear resisitant generally as high end carbon steel alloys when not considering it's application. What actual materials are used for barrels vary considerably I'm sure for both categories depending on manufacturer and calibre. Cost would also be a factor for them as well obviously. Answering this question is a little difficult
 
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