Originally Posted by
ddixie884
Well, I contacted SAAMI today. Left my number on a voicemail and got a call back from a very nice man. He gently educated me to the reality that an ammunition co must be involved in a new caliber. Reference ammo has to be made available on a continuing basis and certified proof loads provided and 16 ammo companies must all maintain test equipment to test it. etc. etc. etc. There is no way to promote a new caliber without ammo co involvement. Meanwhile Revolvers are old tech and plastic pistols can be manufactured for a fraction of the cost. Ruger is in the best position of any U.S. co to make use of the .41spl and they really aren't interested in partnering with an ammo co to make it happen. Mr Taffin or Brian Pearce or some other famous person might get them to do something, but that is probably not going to happen. I thought if it was just a few thousand dollars to do the testing and some test ammo it might be doable. I am very disappointed. Anyway now I know the real story...........