History. I was raised on a 29-2 4" square butt, with full thick barrel. I thought it was very nice.
30 plus years later, surprise, surprise. I got a .45 Colt Mountain gun with round butt and tapered barrel in hand. Wow! Solid heft of an N frame, yet light weight. Instant balance for shoot ability. Double action smoothness that would make one pee their pants.
If I closed my eyes, I think I have the fast cylinder feel of the K frame. Could I be dreaming, or is this the ultimate carry gun? Has anyone noticed the same? Could it be the lighter .45 Colt cylinder?