S&W's IL system uses extremely small parts and there are indeed documented failures. Virtually no other internal lock system has such a poor reputation. S&W should be able to construct a better IL system or simply dump it and sell the revolvers with a simple plastic coated padlock to place...
Buffalo Bore Pressure
I visited this topic a few years back and learned that Buffalo Bore Ammo sets their .38 Spl. +P pressure ceiling higher than SAMMI members do.
Current SAMMI: .38Spl +P 20,000 psi
Buffalo Bore: .38Spl +P 22,000 psi
See this link for a more in depth discussion:
Will...
+P pressure
.38 Special:
Standard 17,000 psi
+P 20,000 psi (raised from 18,500 psi)
Proposed +P+ 21,500 psi (not adopted)
BB +P 22,000 psi (equal to old CUP standard for +P)
My idea of an ideal outdoorsman's double action revolver:
N-Frame / RB K-Frame grip frame.
stainless steel / matte finish
Fixed groove rear sight
Interchangeable dovetailed front sight with locking screw.
4 inch heavy barrel profile with protected ejector rod.
Smooth narrow trigger
Standard...