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[243custom]

can anyone tell me if the taurus gaucho chambered in 45 lc can handle
+ p ammo.

[billy]

!!!!!
no it cant

this is what the manual says:

“Plus-P’, “PIus-P-Plus” or other ultra or high velocity ammunition generates
pressures significantly in excess of the pressures associated with standard
ammunition. Such pressures may affect the useful life of the firearm or
exceed the margin of safety built into many revolvers and could therefore be
DANGEROUS.

[Taurus Fan]

Just my opinion, and I'm not familiar with the Gaucho, but I think you'll go broke before you buy enough factory +P ammo to do any damage to it.

Almost all manufacturers say not to use +P ammo in their manuals. Years ago a gun writer torture tested an airweight .38 snub with +P ammo trying to break it. Many thousands of rounds later it had loosened up a bit but was still shooting OK.

[TXplt]

Originally Posted by 243custom

can anyone tell me if the taurus gaucho chambered in 45 lc can handle
+ p ammo.

I really don't think so and I'd obtain positive verification from Taurus before you try this. 45LC +P isn't exactly like 38 +P. 9mm +P or 45 ACP +P -- it's kind of like a "45 magnum" and shouldn't be used in all guns (I view the .44 special +P as being in a similar situation). The buffalo bore standard pressure heavy 45 colt can be used in your gun OK--as can the Leverrevolution from hornady. I'd make sure the manufacturer says it's ok for any +P. The gun should be proofed to some pretty extreme pressures, but I wouldn't tempt fate without knowing for sure. If Taurus doesn't get back to you (I've heard Taurus has some issues with customer service, and I never got an answer on the subject), you can e-mail buffalo bore ammo and ask. Buffalo Bore ammo's customer service has been excellent for me.

[gandog56]

One of the reasons I got the .454 Casull Raging Bull. I can fire any kind of .45 Colt round through it, as well as the Casull big boys.

[Taurus Fan]

Yeah the Buffalo Bore stuff is something I'd be leery of, it's in a class by itself.

[243custom]

thanks 4 all the info guys, i looked at the buffalo bore ammo online & saw that they offer 45 lc in a heavy load not + p, 255 gr.keith bullet @ 1000 fps. & 566 ft. lbs @ muzzle think i might try it out on some bear!

[TXplt]

Originally Posted by 243custom

thanks 4 all the info guys, i looked at the buffalo bore ammo online & saw that they offer 45 lc in a heavy load not + p, 255 gr.keith bullet @ 1000 fps. & 566 ft. lbs @ muzzle think i might try it out on some bear!

I've shot this and their 200 gr load, and it's what I use in my Judge--think it's great for the standard pressure colts.

If you're seriously thinking of going for bear with this, might I humbly suggest you bring a friend with a rifle or 12 gauge loaded with slugs "just in case"