Thanks for the replies, and I now feel even more dumb. I didn't realize there was a difference in the barrel size. I have several Colts (pistols) that were Talo Distributor Exclusives, and when I saw on the S&W web-site that the rubber grips were on the Talo version, I just jumped on it, thinking everything else but the sights were the same.

Anyhow, I just had the conception that the titanium cylinder would be stronger than the stainless steel, and I'm glad to hear that isn't true.

I don't have any 44 Special ammo, so when I go to shoot this on Tuesday it will be with the 44 Magnum ammo. As long as the recoil isn't worse than the 360PD then I should be okay.