Not just in the N frames. My 617 and 629 but not the 686. The 617 was made in November of 09 and the others in 08 so it's not something they did then quit. Maybe it depends on that particular gun or who's putting it together.
I have a 629-6 4" and I love it. No to the two piece barrel. I don't mind the lock. Internal firing pin. I don't know exactly what it groups but I'm happy with it. I don't know what you're using it for but the only draw back would be if you wanted to conceal it.
I know exactly what your talking about, I was reseaching a pre 29 that was handed down a few months ago and had since then added three more revolvers to my collection. I personally only blame myself. Nice gun!!!
Hi Ken, Young and dumb I guess:) No actually handguns for some reason are still alittle scarce around here. Cabelas had two and for whatever reason the problems didn't seem like a big deal at the time and I had a coupon due to expire that I wanted to use on this gun.(silly I know) I did...