the Ruger Revolver frame is stronger than many other brand revolver frames , check out Buffalo bore ammo you can read why . i have some of the ones with the weaker frames also , the brands that have weaker frames are not recommended either for high pressure bear ammo but the Rugers are , the Colts are and some others. i am not here for a fight on what brands have weaker frames i also own a few of them too . check it out its an eye opener,Pete53
