IMHO, the concern over an N-frame battering the notches/bolt/bolt window are really only if you're doing A LOT of fast DA shooting in the context of competition. That is, tens of thousands of rounds per year. Most people will never shoot that much.
It seems passive-aggressive to disrespect the notion of balance in a gun just because someone said a gun like yours would benefit from a longer barrel.I really find this cylinder latch issue very humorous. I was a IPSA competitor for many years. I started with N frames and ended with the 1911 Colt .38 Super +P. The .38 Super Compt. brass for unsupported chambers was not yet invented.
I must say in all my years in state an National competition handgun "Balance" was never mentioned. Where is the balance point on any S&W? Why does S&W or Colt not identify this? If I call S&W will they declare the balance point on any revolver? What does balance have to do with knocking iron down in 7 seconds at 20 yards?
When the 100 meter handgun Salute was being shot the guns were never chosen for balance. As for stress on the cylinder latch? Have you ever seen how weak a latch retainer spring is? The revolvers bolt and hand take the stress. The ratchet and hand plus bolt will fail and throw your revolver out of time. The misalignment of the cylinder will allow partial engagement in the recess damaging the latches. When using any revolver repeatably care should be given to removing carbon from under the ejectors. This throws the head space off damaging the ratchet. How can you discuss revolver timing and never address the hand and ratchet?
It seems passive-aggressive to disrespect the notion of balance in a gun just because someone said a gun like yours would benefit from a longer barrel.
So the concept of balance does not apply to handguns at all? Is that what you're saying?I really find this cylinder latch issue very humorous. I was a IPSA competitor for many years. I started with N frames and ended with the 1911 Colt .38 Super +P. The .38 Super Compt. brass for unsupported chambers was not yet invented.
I must say in all my years in state an National competition handgun "Balance" was never mentioned. Where is the balance point on any S&W? Why does S&W or Colt not identify this? If I call S&W will they declare the balance point on any revolver? What does balance have to do with knocking iron down in 7 seconds at 20 yards?
When the 100 meter handgun Salute was being shot the guns were never chosen for balance. As for stress on the cylinder latch? Have you ever seen how weak a latch retainer spring is? The revolvers bolt and hand take the stress. The ratchet and hand plus bolt will fail and throw your revolver out of time. The misalignment of the cylinder will allow partial engagement in the recess damaging the latches. When using any revolver repeatably care should be given to removing carbon from under the ejectors. This throws the head space off damaging the ratchet. How can you discuss revolver timing and never address the hand and ratchet?
ne thing I found interesting was that the cartridge rims are recessed into the cylinder. On my Taurus .357 mag and other high power pistols I have seen the cartridge rim is on the outside of the cylinder