I didn't click on this thread for a while because I figured it would be an easy point to make to say a Ruger revolver couldn't be shot so much it was worn out except for the need to change aging springs. Having said that, why wasn't the 357 Maximum more popular? I wish it was available back when I was shooting IHMSA. As was a concern for high-powered small-bore rifles, I read somewhere about the concern that the 357 Maximum might also suffer a shorter barrel life compared to other revolvers chambered in the 357Mag. Has anyone else here ever heard or read about those same issues with the 357 maximum?