Have over 8500 rds on a current 29-4. about 3000 mag loads. in 6" carry it in a Safariland "Dirty Harry" shoulder just for fun.
forcing cones don't count. end shake maybe if you shoot PPC.
pawls wear fast

44s shot out - forcing cone erosion, accuracy below acceptable levels.

29 silhouette model back when
Dan Wesson
Ruger SRH
629 4"

stopped shooting much 44 mag when the Casull came along.


Most people don't have what it takes to get old