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Modelo Poly 43R Prep/Reloading Help
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357 is not going to fare well long term with the current design. Everything should be good to go for 38 special, even using +P loads.
I have a couple of ideas to reinforce the action, but printing the hammer and breech in CF nylon may be all it takes. I will get around to it eventually.
As expected, the optional steel safety plates do not reinforce the action. I have tried them on the 327 with no change in results.
Sounds good, .38spl is very pleasant to shoot and cheaper anyway haha.
I'd be interested in the reinforcement ideas. The hammer looks like it could be cast out of a metal like Zamak. The breech might be too complex but I bet there is a way to cast it too, maybe in parts, then cleaned up using jigs like 80% frames/lowers. SCS inserts for contact surfaces could be an option too.