American1776
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A very experienced gunsmith that I personally corresponded with told me that a K-frame model 10, shot with target wadcutters, should hold up for approximately 100,000 rounds before endshake and timing go out of spec, and possible need of a re-build. That sounds reasonable.
Considering the new metallurgy and scandium laced aluminum that can withstand 357 magnum, how should we translate the round count lifespan of an M&P 340 with wadcutter / target 38 special loads?
This might be theoretical; but these guns have been around now for a long time. Has anyone shot a scandium J-frame with *just* standard 38 spl for many rounds? I know the whole "your hand would give out before the gun" trope with the magnums. I'm just interested in treating the 340 guns as just 38s.
Thanks.
Considering the new metallurgy and scandium laced aluminum that can withstand 357 magnum, how should we translate the round count lifespan of an M&P 340 with wadcutter / target 38 special loads?
This might be theoretical; but these guns have been around now for a long time. Has anyone shot a scandium J-frame with *just* standard 38 spl for many rounds? I know the whole "your hand would give out before the gun" trope with the magnums. I'm just interested in treating the 340 guns as just 38s.
Thanks.