Curious if this is on a large frame & can handle the +p ammo if used for a woods gun on occasion? Have heard & read a lot of conflicting info, example load 335 gr hardcast 27,500 psi. Would probably never use it, but if needed curious if this is an option, ty for reading & replying :)

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James G. · Answer

Hi Bridget, the Ruger Blackhawk is a "Large Frame" revolver and is definitely rated for +P Heavy ammunition by Ruger.

Randy I. · Answer

The Blackhawk is the large frame and it will handle +p ammo with no issues in-fact many reloading manuals have a "Ruger only" 45LC section of loads that are to "hot" for other 45lc revolvers. I think Buffalo bore has some Ruger only loads also. It is one of the strongest 45lc single action guns on the market. Mine has the 5.5 inch barrel and I carry it in the woods for close encounters with bears and others

Sharon C. · Answer

Hi Bridget, the Ruger Blackhawk is a "Large Frame" revolver and is definitely rated for +P Heavy ammunition by Ruger.

Randy I. · Answer

The Blackhawk is the large frame and it will handle +p ammo with no issues in-fact many reloading manuals have a "Ruger only" 45LC section of loads that are to "hot" for other 45lc revolvers. I think Buffalo bore has some Ruger only loads also. It is one of the strongest 45lc single action guns on the market. Mine has the 5.5 inch barrel and I carry it in the woods for close encounters with bears and others

Wade W. · Answer

Hello Bridget, I hope you got it figured out. Yes this revolver will handle +P ammo. Hope that helps!

Randy I. · Answer

The Blackhawk is the large frame and it will handle +p ammo with no issues in-fact many reloading manuals have a "Ruger only" 45LC section of loads that are to "hot" for other 45lc revolvers. I think Buffalo bore has some Ruger only loads also. It is one of the strongest 45lc single action guns on the market. Mine has the 5.5 inch barrel and I carry it in the woods for close encounters with bears and others

Rudy G. · Answer

If youre nit sure contact Ruger customer service. If the owner's manuel doesnt specify it then I wouldn't recommend it.

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Curious if this is on a large frame & can handle the +p ammo if used for a woods gun on occasion? Have heard & read a lot of conflicting info, example load 335 gr hardcast 27,500 psi. Would probably never use it, but if needed curious if this is an option, ty for reading & replying :)