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Old 01-12-2009, 04:30 PM   #43
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT View Post
CM is stronger than mild steel so manufacturers can use thinner walled tubing to save weight. It will cost more, sometimes significantly.
I have been on the phone with S&W about this and they have said that the CM is lighter than mild steel, but the strength is the same in both.
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