“3. Revolvers seem simple but they are surprisingly precise instruments. I’m don’t know if they will “torture test” as well as a glock”
Don’t I know it! I’m trying to replace the hand in a 1917. Didn’t know until I popped the sideplate that it’s as intricate as a Swiss watch in there. Maybe not actually, but me & my fumblefingers think so.
Still like the certainty of that rotating cylinder.
I found this book invaluable for working on Smiths.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/314178/the-s-and-w-revolver-a-shop-manual-book-by-jerry-kuhnhausen