Originally Posted by Sakoluvr
Are the N frames 29 and 25 the same? Heat treated the same? Same steel and strength? Where is the weak link, the cylinder? Why?

Who has shot an N frame "loose" and what did you do about it?

Thanks.



Here is a M-29 compared to a RedHawk the difference is strength is obvious.

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The top strap on the S&W is not as beefy as the Ruger, the Smith also has a side plate the further weakens the frame, just to show and name a few of the differences that affect strength of the two designs.

Last edited by jwp475; 06/16/16.

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