straightshooterjake
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There is some discussion in this thread about double action being tough on N-frame .357s. I have been taught that rapid double action in N-frames will beat up the cylinder stop, the frame around the cylinder stop window, and the notches in the cylinder. Rapid double action will wear all revolvers in these areas, but the cylinders on 6-shot N-frame .357s are exceptionally heavy and have a lot of inertia. The extra inertia means the cylinder stop gets hit hard if the cylinder is moving fast. Apparently, a 44 caliber cylinder or an 8-shot .357 cylinder is enough lighter that the problem is less severe.
This issue is somewhat ironic since you pretty much can't wear out a model 28 by shooting heavy loads, which is the traditional way to wear out magnum revolvers.
This issue is mentioned briefly at the bottom of page 8 in Jim March's revolver checkout document.
Revolver Checkout PDF
This issue is somewhat ironic since you pretty much can't wear out a model 28 by shooting heavy loads, which is the traditional way to wear out magnum revolvers.
This issue is mentioned briefly at the bottom of page 8 in Jim March's revolver checkout document.
Revolver Checkout PDF