ThomasT
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A sheriffs deputy once wrote that the only people who think a 38 special is weak are those who have never been shot by one. And Dave Scovill of Handloader magazine stated a 255gr Colt going 1,000fps would shoot length ways through an Elk. No "Ruger Only" loads needed. Any 45 Colt handgun can handle a load like that.
You seemed to spend a lot of time starting post on the forum. You really need to just buy a decent gun and get out and start shooting. I always recommend a S&W model 15 to a first time centerfire shooter. A nice adjustable sighted 38 special. Or if you can find a deal on a 357 of some sort. A GP-100 or Security Six. Heck even a Taurus 66 is an excellent first revolver. All handguns are fun to shoot. And expensive if you don't reload. And a 38/357 is light enough to be worn on a belt all day and forget its there. And the ammo cost will let you shoot more often than the cost of 45 Colt ammo.
The 45 Colt is a great round but not needed for a starter gun. And after shooting a while you will have a better idea of what you want for a second gun.
You seemed to spend a lot of time starting post on the forum. You really need to just buy a decent gun and get out and start shooting. I always recommend a S&W model 15 to a first time centerfire shooter. A nice adjustable sighted 38 special. Or if you can find a deal on a 357 of some sort. A GP-100 or Security Six. Heck even a Taurus 66 is an excellent first revolver. All handguns are fun to shoot. And expensive if you don't reload. And a 38/357 is light enough to be worn on a belt all day and forget its there. And the ammo cost will let you shoot more often than the cost of 45 Colt ammo.
The 45 Colt is a great round but not needed for a starter gun. And after shooting a while you will have a better idea of what you want for a second gun.