After reading every word of this thread, my only thought is: I sure hope Dirty Harry is available on Netflix! Off to check right now... (and he'd still be using a 29)
Good point. I shoot revolvers mostly as it is easy to save the brass for reloading however I am also a big fan of the 1911. Personally I think the 1911 is as fool proof or maybe more fool proof than any revolver. Almost all jams on a 1911 are shooter form.
Also love the Model29 from yesteryear with the lug half way up the barrel, classic gun.