Pathfinder45
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What do you mean by this? Harder? More wear resistant? More ductile? Red hardness? Corrosion resistance? What you said is a very vague factoid that means little if you don't elaborate at least a little bit. How 'bout this one: "Pound-for-pound, wood is stronger than steel." This is also true. I know Samuel Colt made revolver cylinders out of wood, too; but they were just pre-production models. Titanium is probably a great material for gun parts, as is aluminum. But which parts are suitable for which metal/alloy and for which calibers? Is titanium suitable for revolver cylinders in both 22LR and 454 Casull? Personally, I think some gun parts might best be made of S-5 tool steel, (Jack-hammer bits, anyone?), but that might be an unnecessary expense.titanium is just as strong as steel and only weighs 60% of it by volume. however, it is more expensive and harder to machine.
Light-weigh alloys, where they can be used, can be a great idea for a 22LR or even a 38special. Move up to a 44 Magnum and it's still great for holster use, as long as you don't actually shoot it.