Tamara and Navigator-
I guess the "beefed up" part's did actually start with
the -3, as they indicated "changed yoke retention system".
As to MIM part's, I've never seen one break; although we
see post here at TFL indicating that? If the MIM process is
done right, its probably as strong as that of earlier S&W's.
Grant it, most new S&W's do require a little "smithing" to
slick up the action; but I've seen a few that were "slick as
a baby's butt", right from the factory. Example being, my
S&W 629-5 .44 magnum Classic with 5" tube.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
I guess the "beefed up" part's did actually start with
the -3, as they indicated "changed yoke retention system".
As to MIM part's, I've never seen one break; although we
see post here at TFL indicating that? If the MIM process is
done right, its probably as strong as that of earlier S&W's.
Grant it, most new S&W's do require a little "smithing" to
slick up the action; but I've seen a few that were "slick as
a baby's butt", right from the factory. Example being, my
S&W 629-5 .44 magnum Classic with 5" tube.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member