Design Limitations (Scandium Versions)
There is a prohibition against using ammunition with bullet weight less than 120 grains (7.8 g) due to the risk of frame erosion from powder that is still burning after too rapid exit of the light projectile. Another warning in the owner's manual is that recoil may pull the cases of unfired rounds in the cylinder rearward with enough force to unseat the bullets causing the cylinder to jam. It has been said that accuracy is compromised in these types of ultra-light revolvers since the barrel is a steel sleeve liner rather than a single solid piece of steel.
The light weight metals that make it ideal for concealed carry also mean that there is very little mass to absorb recoil. the effect is that the guns tend to kick back much more savagely in the shooter's hand than more heavy calibered guns made of normal materials such as Smith & Wesson's .357 Magnum. This affects accuracy and means the shooter takes longer to bring the weapon back on line for a 2nd shot.
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