Moo Moo, I can relate to not wanting to bend over to pick up brass. After my accident that left me disabled, it is hard for me to stoop down to retrieve my spent rifle and pistol brass. To make pursuit of my shooting possible, my children bought me a brass broom, which I believe to be about 95% effective.
Ammo Brass Wizard for Brass Collection
With respect to the Model 14s, I vaguely remember the gun magazines in the early 1970s making a big "to do" about S&W adjusting the rib width on the Models 14, 16, & 17, so each 6" revolver weighed exactly the same at 38.5 ounces. Don't know if this will have a bearing on your quest.