Quote Originally Posted by Arthur John Smithsplease View Post
Which of the two is likely to be prove more robust over time?

My guess would be the revolver because it has no moving slide to wear things out.

However, I wonder how the crane and cylinder, and the more complex trigger mechanism might stand up to repeated use.

The SAA certainly looks pretty sturdy. But it's still constructed from pot metal.

How well do you think it will last?
It has a crane? I thought only swing-out cylinders used those.

In any case, it's probably the ratchet/pawl and cylinder bolt that'll wear - what're they made of?