[Myrddin]

Thinking of going after a Gorilla? That's a lot of firepower! Is it actually a Ruger or the Taurus Tracker in caliber .480 Ruger? If a Ruger: SA or DA?

I own the Ruger .454 Casull (Super Redhawk) in 7.5". I like it very much. As such, I added the matching Ruger 480 in 7.5" as well. Both are D.A. The S&W .500 Magnum is D.A. too. The Magnum Research 45-70 in 10" barrel is my only big bore revolver in SA. These are all two-handed beasts. Anything .44 mag or less can be fired accurately with one hand. I hand load everything for these guys. It is much too expensive to use factory ammo.

[ExSoldier]

I fired a .45-70 in one of those custom T/C Contenders back in the early 1980's. It durn near coldcocked me! I'd really like to get the Taurus DA Tracker in .480 Ruger with the 5 inch bbl. I think that'd be a DANDY sidearm for the woods. But I doubt I'd shoot it enough to justify setting up a loading bench, besides I sold my Dillon Press years ago. Now I buy from a buddy that has his own reloading outfit and sells by the PALLET LOAD. I get a good deal. I just don't believe in punishing myself with the recoil that much, these days. About the biggest I shoot is what I carry: A .45 ACP. BTW, have you ever fired the Cougar (Beretta) 8045? If so, what did you think of it? I fired a Sig 220 .45 today and really enjoyed it, but it's too big for daily carry. But it was a sweet shooter. I don't want any of the micro 1911's. So, I'm thinking of the Cougar. It's got to be a .45, this is for sure. I have a Glock M27 (sub compact .40) and as far as that goes, it's fine. Glock 45's are too blocky. Any suggestions?

[Oorang]

Have you ever checked out John Linebaugh's big bore work? Wonderful craftsmanship. Definitely two handed when he is done.