I have read a few threads on the forum this past week, regarding 2 piece barrels, and MIM parts assembled in newer s&w j frame snubs. This brings me to my question regarding the true effect either of these traits bring to the guns.
1st question: Are MIM parts truly inferior to genuine metal nowadays? MIM parts today, from what I have read are just as strong if not stronger then genuine metal. (i'm assuming genuine metal is steel?)
2nd question: What is this 2 piece barrel many talk about regarding newer s&w air weight snub noses? Why is it inferior to 1 piece barrel?
3rd question: There is the never ending discussions of "they don't make guns like they used to", meaning older guns were built like a tank, and could take a beating like a tank. So is there a common agreement among members regarding which revolvers particularly snub nose .38's today, are built like a true workhorse?
I appreciate all help and answers yall can provide me!
1st question: Are MIM parts truly inferior to genuine metal nowadays? MIM parts today, from what I have read are just as strong if not stronger then genuine metal. (i'm assuming genuine metal is steel?)
2nd question: What is this 2 piece barrel many talk about regarding newer s&w air weight snub noses? Why is it inferior to 1 piece barrel?
3rd question: There is the never ending discussions of "they don't make guns like they used to", meaning older guns were built like a tank, and could take a beating like a tank. So is there a common agreement among members regarding which revolvers particularly snub nose .38's today, are built like a true workhorse?
I appreciate all help and answers yall can provide me!