I have the same problem with Winchester's in my 18-3, I can't seat them in the cylinder and have to pound them out. But, they fit fine in my pre-17. Go figure.
You done well. After surgery, I have 20/30 vision with astigmatism so I still have glasses (albiet weak ones). Before cataract surgery my vision was 20/900 and 20/750 so I am tickled pink with these new glasses. The new glasses are the first ones I have had that are not glass.
I recently had an opportunity to handle a 4" Ruger GP100 in .327 Federal and I found it to be an extremely nose-heavy and heavy revolver. I don't have any full lugged J, K or N frames so maybe I am spoiled. Does anyone else think the GP100 is heavy?
I had a bone spur removed and a rotator cuff tear repaired in June of 2012. I had physical therapy for 6 months. I don't have a problem shooting my 1903 Springfield, 1917 Winchester or my M1 rifle using my reloads (46 grains H4895 and 150 grain FMJBT projectile).
To carry in Illinois, you need to pass their concealed carry course. They are just now starting to teach the teachers how to teach concealed carry. I understand out-of-staters have to pay twice as much to get the license as in-state people.