Fat Boy
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I am considering a S&W scandium frame/titanium cylinder revolver. This gun will probably cost between $800 and $1,000- I have been reading many things about the scandium/titanium combination, but if my assessment is correct the main (maybe only) issue is that the frames cracked from too much torque at construction. Although I have read early reports of the titanium cylinder showing wear from gas/flame issues. I know that the gun has a stainless piece screwed into the top frame to stop gas cutting in that area now.
I like the looks and feel of the guns, I like the weight, and I am not concerned about recoil, which I know will be significant; I have shot lightweight guns before and am ok with them- however, if I am going to spend this much, I want to be sure I am buying a revolver I can reasonably expect to pass down to my descendants, and a revolver that I can shoot to my hearts content without worrying about it "shooting loose", or other wear-related issues.
I called S&W a while back and discussed this issue with the representative who answered the phone; he assured me that the gun would perform as designed, and would last several generations.
Has anyone seen or done any actual testing of this combination of materials? If so, I would like very much to see the results.
Thanks!
I like the looks and feel of the guns, I like the weight, and I am not concerned about recoil, which I know will be significant; I have shot lightweight guns before and am ok with them- however, if I am going to spend this much, I want to be sure I am buying a revolver I can reasonably expect to pass down to my descendants, and a revolver that I can shoot to my hearts content without worrying about it "shooting loose", or other wear-related issues.
I called S&W a while back and discussed this issue with the representative who answered the phone; he assured me that the gun would perform as designed, and would last several generations.
Has anyone seen or done any actual testing of this combination of materials? If so, I would like very much to see the results.
Thanks!