I finally bought a Ruger 45 colt in the flattop stainless... 5 1/2 barrel...shot it Sunday with handloads & loved it. Loaded a 255 grain Lee (only mold I have so far) with 10 grains of Unique for around 1000 fps. I researched what I could on the web to find the rating for that particular model of gun (xr3 frame?). Monday I happen to pick up the December 11 issue of Handloader Reloading Journal.... Big review on that particular model including reloading data...good timing. Woo Hoo....45 plus P's are given the "go ahead"....critters better watch out. I'm just saying! Scott