6" GP-100 or 6" NM Blackhawk for heavy .357 loads?

[srcjahc]

I posted this same topic on the Handgun Hunting forum but I'll ask here as well. I want to shoot heavy 180-200 gr. .357 bullets this coming deer season in Georgia. I have  6" NM Blackhawk but I am not crazy about the grip. I like the feel of a 6" GP-100. Which would be the best for heavy loads. Which would be more durable to shooting heavy rounds. And is there a difference in cartridge OAL capacity? Thanks

[KN]

There should be no difference in length capacity that I know of. Personally I think the Blackhawk will hold up better but its probably marginal. They are both very strong pistols. I would go with whichever feels best in the hand.   KN

[Badnews Bob]

I use a 6" barreled stainless Gp 100 with 180gr XTPs all the time. I reaaly like the way it handles and if I'm one my game I can bust clay pigeons at 100yrds with it. If you don't reload Winchester make a fine round designed for deer and Boars its a 180 partition gold #S357P that grouped real well. The Blackhawk will hold up just as well but if you can hurt either one you shouldn't be shooting that kinda load in any revolver.