I believe the Indians had S&W Victory models in .38 S&W. I know the Fiji Island police were still using .38 S&W Victory models in 2003. I examined a few while I was an international police officer in Kosovo.
"My revolvers use full moon clips, so I have no use for flutes. I prefer the smooth lines of unfluted cylinders."
What does the use of moon clips have to do with cylinder flutes?
I bought a .45 convertible about 25 years ago. At that point in time, I had access to free .ACP ammo. My BH shoots extremely well with ACP ammo. I doubt I have shot more than 50 rounds through the .45 Colt cylinder.
The first cartridge I ever reloaded was the .45 Colt and that was back in 1973...
I've owned my EC9s for about 3 years now. No malfunctions, carries well in a pocket holster. I tried Speer shotshells, figuring I would have to hand feed them. That little Ruger feeds shotshells just like hardball!
I bought extra mags from Brownells.
The ears were added to support the rear sight when elevated, nothing more. There have no complaints about frame strength among those who shot the flat top Old Model .44 magnum Blackhawks.
Sounds nice. Back around 2006, I had David shorten a S&W Model 27 .44 Special conversion from 6 1/2" to 5", put on a new front ramp sight and re-blue it. Of course, he did an excellent job.
I only live about 20 miles away from him. Maybe I'll wander over and coon finger your Single Six. :D
I bought a stainless NM Bearcat .22 LR cylinder and re-chambered it to .22 Magnum. The timing is fine and it shoots well. I haven't shot all that much; I just wanted the option.
I checked mine, which I've had for about three years now. It has a bit of take-up, but breaks clean. I've fired about 200 plus rounds through it. It rides in my front right trouser pocket whenever I leave the house.
Shoot and dry fire it some. It will probably smooth up.