Only way to find out is meet him at a dyno place and see what happens. Then race him, and you will find out everything you need to know. Otherwise its just talk.
In a hatchback you wouldn't even need NOS to get into 12s. Engine will need to be worked on extensively, and of course driver needs to have a clue.
The rice burners are fast, hp to weight ratio is very good thats why they have beaten muscle cars in the past well also the drivers were crap...
I have understood too that S&W are not worth the price either :(
I am looking into upgrading my GP100 to a 44 mag at some point but ammo is scarce.
There was also a Glock in 10mm I am looking into as well:D