If shot a lot with upper end loads, this is a gun that needs more frequent maintenance/repair than conventional steel revolvers. It's the price that one pays for this light weight technology in a cartridge like the .44 Mag.

Anyone that is going to rely on the 329 for personal protection with "real" .44 Mag loads, needs to understand that the "lock" and crimp jump (bullet movement under recoil) can be problems.

Test your carry ammo thoroughly before betting your life on it.

Paul