Gun Master said:
If you were able to take an established revolver design, and make some modern update changes, what are some of your choices ?
Good question. I'd incorporate the best features from a number of established designs. I largely pasted my wish list from an earlier post below...
From S&W, I'd take...
- The forged frame
- The mainspring design and the basic lockwork.
- The cylinder release latch
- The K-/L-frame grip frame
- I would
not incorporate the single yoke screw design that holds the entire cylinder assembly to the gun.
- I would
not use an ejector rod that turns with the cylinder and/or locks up at the front of the rod.
From the Ruger GP100, I'd take...
- an ejector rod that doesn't turn or lockup at the front
- front frame lockup/cylinder release
- interchangeable front sight
- cylinder retention system (i.e., no yoke screw)
From the DW, I'd take...
- 2-piece barrel design that allows the shooter to easily switch barrels.
- I would
not incorporate the forward cylinder release of the DW (or Colt's pull-to-release latch) - much slower than the S&W or Ruger design.
From Freedom Arms, I'd...
- install a barrel blank, line bore the cylinder to create the chambers, then mill the cylinder stop slots while the cylinder's in perfect alignment.
In addition to the above, I'd...
- engineer a cylinder gap/endshake adjuster.
- engineer a lower-inertia spurred hammer.