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Nope, I can't come up with a way to compare a major Production error(the early1903s) and a Problem that just doesn't exist with the Model 19s that ALL blow up or will if somebody shoots them with Magnums.
The issue of flame cutting is one that first became an problem when the .357 Maximum was introduced. To obtain the velocities advertised the Ammunition Companies were forced to use some extremely fast burning powders. The cartridge was, I believe, designed for use in a T-C Contender type Barrel which is a whole different ballgame from the Wheel Guns offered to the public by Ruger.I've only recently heard of "flame cutting" ...but it was my assumption that was attributed to heavy use of 38 special +p loads with 125 gr. bullets in .357 frames, IE model 19 & 66's.
Flame cutting occurs in ANY magnum revolver. I can look at the top strap of used 29, 27, 19 revolversI've only recently heard of "flame cutting" ...but it was my assumption that was attributed to heavy use of 38 special +p loads with 125 gr. bullets in .357 frames, IE model 19 & 66's.
Just what I figured. Another shooter who won't allow reality get in the way of an old story. Comparing those two things is like...
Nope, I can't come up with a way to compare a major Production error(the early1903s) and a Problem that just doesn't exist with the Model 19s that ALL blow up or will if somebody shoots them with Magnums.
Your logic is still doesn't wash, because Smith and Wesson is still making "K" Frame .357 Magnum Firearms. If they were as BAD as you say Smith and Wesson certainly would have stopped Building such a product. The "L" Frame has its place in the lineup but it hasn't replaced the "K" by any stretch of the imagination.It was an analogy. If Smith and Wesson didn't think it was an issue, we never would have seen the L frame....
I think now the K-frame magnums (maybe all calibers?) are made with two piece barrels. They say it's so the frame isn't stressed on install.. their methods and materials leads to less failures now.Your logic is still doesn't wash, because Smith and Wesson is still making "K" Frame .357 Magnum Firearms. If they were as BAD as you say Smith and Wesson certainly would have stopped Building such a product. The "L" Frame has its place in the lineup but it hasn't replaced the "K" by any stretch of the imagination.
True - being a K frame is not necessarily the problem - the beveled forcing cone was however and that has been resolved on the new models. Cracked forcing cones on early K frame .357s are reality but were most likely caused by hyper velocity 125 gr and lighter bullet loads being shot out of them - and lots of them. The bottom line is early K frame .357s should not be shot full house, light bullet weight ammo exclusively. If this is a need then a heavier framed .357 should be chosen. The K frame Smiths are undoubtedly some of the finest revolvers ever but have their limitations.Your logic is still doesn't wash, because Smith and Wesson is still making"K" Frame .357 Magnum Firearms. If they were as BAD as you say Smithand Wesson certainly would have stopped Building such a product.