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<blockquote data-quote="NikatKimber" data-source="post: 810555" data-attributes="member: 423"><p>Looks, the recessed cylinder hides the rims of the cartridges. There's not really a functional difference. In fact, as far as function, without the recessed cylinder it is easier to check and see if the gun is loaded.</p><p></p><p>Both the pinning and the recessing were for a reason, but neither are necessary. I don't know of any functional difference between pinned and non pinned guns. The pin is to prevent the barrel from backing out of its threads, but that has not been an issue even on non pinned barrels. The recessed cylinder was for magnum cartridges that supposedly were more likely to blow out just above the rim of the brass without it, but I've never heard of that happening with non recessed cylinders.</p><p></p><p>Both required more machine work, so they cost more to do, so as they are not necessary, they were removed from the production.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NikatKimber, post: 810555, member: 423"] Looks, the recessed cylinder hides the rims of the cartridges. There's not really a functional difference. In fact, as far as function, without the recessed cylinder it is easier to check and see if the gun is loaded. Both the pinning and the recessing were for a reason, but neither are necessary. I don't know of any functional difference between pinned and non pinned guns. The pin is to prevent the barrel from backing out of its threads, but that has not been an issue even on non pinned barrels. The recessed cylinder was for magnum cartridges that supposedly were more likely to blow out just above the rim of the brass without it, but I've never heard of that happening with non recessed cylinders. Both required more machine work, so they cost more to do, so as they are not necessary, they were removed from the production. [/QUOTE]
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