Originally Posted by
williejc
I agree that this revolver has potential. Although not +p rated, I'm surprised. It may be that factory testing revealed early problems with cylinder end shake, crane peening, lock up, and timing problems when higher pressure loads are used. Excessive wear brings about these problems, and it may be that the revolver is not designed to be adjusted or upgraded by traditional armorer techniques using file, stone, and big hammer. Rossi and Taurus revolvers fit in this category.
However, this revolver might be just the ticket for the citizen needing a reliable sock drawer handgun or for anyone else needing a reliable and reasonably accurate .38 Spl. Harrison and Richardson revolvers and Iver Johnson revolvers--all from yesteryear--performed this role admirably. The advanced shooter respected these brands but knew their design limitations. If Armscor could offer a really accurate .22 revolver at the same price as their .38, they would have great difficulty meeting the demand.
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