Drew: Thank you for that posting. That study was clearly in support of Damascus and a great start to testing ESP by a metallurgist. He states there were 30 barrels but from the statements it appears only one Damascus and one steel barrel was actually tested. The best study designs are large studies with comparison group. I think you are right and it was unfortunate that more testing wasn't done after 2007 to really get to the bottom of this. But I agree with you guys in that I believe most Damascus barrels with thick minimum barrel walls are indeed safe to shoot.


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