Keith's 358429 is an excellent design, but with the silly short cylinder big N-frame Smith's causes
length issues in .357 brass. In the "little" K and L frames, not an issue.
IME, it does best driven pretty fast. I think the issue is S&W twist rate is way too low, barely adequate.
My friend who has won a LOT of PPC and similar revolver trophies, rebarrels to 1:10 twist. He would be
happy with 1:12, but not available in .38 cal. Smit's one in 18 and change is just silly. Barely stabilize
a 148 WC to 50 yds, sometimes it doesn't. 1:10 does.
Bill