Pinned barrels BETTER?

[earlthegoat2]

Hand builders use CNC machines too. The CNC machines make the parts slightly oversize so they can be hand fit the rest of the way. WHY DO THEY DO IT THIS WAY?!! Because hand fitting is superior. Otherwise, it would be insane to hand fit anything.

CNCs make MASS PRODUCTION easier. THAT is all. It is superior to the bean counters mainly. It has advantages in custom work as well and that is only because it makes parts fit closely so they can be hand fit perfectly later.

These days Taurus is building as good or better revolvers at a much better price.

Im glad I finally found someone else who thinks this too. I would gladly buy a Taurus over any new S&W. Taurus at least has an innovation department. S&W has a "What is Taurus building that we can copy" department.

 

[bigggbbruce]

My 2 cents.. Early guns (100 years and older) were made almost crudely but functioned. During the great industrial growth period (1900-about 60's) it seems that gun manufactures excelled in quality and a desire to produce fine guns..(near gunsmith custom built, S&W Colt, Browning) it is this era that I try to collect from as they represent these companies well... The price goes up because we all want the best ones at the best price... and it's that demand that keeps the prices climbing..

I don't mind... although some have gone crazy.. but in perspective my brand new 1975 Camaro was $4200 ordered from the factory... how much are they now... all relative....