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Old 01-25-2015, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DWalt View Post
I don't know anything about lightweight HDs, but it seems to me that using an alloy frame negates the two most important reasons for having an N-frame .38: Mass to control recoil, and strength to handle heavy loadings. What were they thinking?
For some reason, I think they also did some Highway Patrolman revolvers with aluminum frames.

The reason was to make it weigh less on the officer's belt.
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