I see little need to debate how or if scandium makes it stronger and by how much. My EDC is a 386 Mountain Lite (customized of course) and at about 19 ounces, .357 Mag and a seven shooter I think the scandium is the bees knees. Plus, Smith and Wesson has engineered it better then any forum theorists can. Add in the lifetime warranty and I am sold. (I have three scandium framed revolvers)