Originally Posted by TheKid
Extra weight helps tame the vicious recoil of the mighty 38 special cartridge. 1948 production 4” 38/44 Heavy Duty
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When the round is “pumped up” to .38/44 levels, a little extra revolver bulk and sturdiness may be of some noticeable benefit.

That’s a very attractive example from S&W’s Hans & Franz design team. Looks like a real brute, doesn’t it?

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