Marie
should have no problem with bp in the 97 as stated above (I know very little about that)
but bp catagories do not allow the 97
FRONTIER CARTRIDGE Any Main Match fixed sight model revolver. Revolvers may be shot two handed or one handed (duelist style). Must use blackpowder in all loads (rifle, revolver, and shotgun). Must use a side-by-side, single shot or lever action shotgun in the main match stages. Any SASS–legal pistol caliber rifle is acceptable. Frontier Cartridge Duelist is also recognized with all requirements being the same except the Duelist and Double Duelist shooting styles are used. See Duelist description for the required shooting technique(s).
FRONTIER CARTRIDGE GUNFIGHTER Any Main Match fixed sight model revolver. Only Gunfighter-style or Double Duelist-style may be used. Must use blackpowder in all loads (rifle, revolver, and shotgun). Must use a side-by-side, single shot, or lever-action shotgun in all main match stages. Any SASS-legal pistol caliber rifle is acceptable. See GUNFIGHTER category description for the required shooting technique(s) and holster restrictions. NOTE: Frontier Cartridge competitors may use any SASS–legal firearms and propellants in team