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Ruger 45 Colt guns

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I was looking at the Ruger webite and they list the
Ruger Bisley


Ruger New Model Vaquero


Ruger New Model Bisley Vaquero


Ruger New Model Blackhawk Convertable


Ruger Redhawk


These are all offered in the 45 Long Colt. This caliber can be hotrodded in some/all Ruger guns to shoot with or exceed the 44 magnum. Is it safe to shoot high pressure 45 Colt rounds in all Rugers or just some? If it is just some, which ones. It is even more confusing now that I have done some research. Linbaugh conversions are usually done on the single action frame, but I've heard also that the Redhawk is strong enough for these hot 45 Colt loads.

Which stock Ruger can I load up to meet or exceed 44 magnum performance levels safely?
 
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I found one of the 5.5" SS Ruger's. It is great. I need to get out and shoot it more! I only have about 30 rnds through it so far. Looks pretty nice. The dealer thought it was a regular production gun, but just small lots. HA!

Here's the story:

Me: Do you you have blah blah gun?
Dealer: yea
M: Really?
D: Yep
So I drive, sure he fubarr'd this deal.

Sure enough it was there. The saliva was coming out both sides of my mouth!

M: Do you you have blah blah gun?
D: Yea, but it is taken.
M: May I see it?
D: Here
M: Can I buy it?
D: No, but we can order one. (NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
M: Can you call to confirm it is sold?

. . .

D: You can buy it!

Price didn't seem way out of line.
 
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