streetglideok wrote:
As I recall, thats why alot of safari class magnums have the front sling swivel on the barrel, instead of on the stock, so it wont tear you up.
You are correct, some do - some don't but should!
After that 1st session w/ my 458, I had the barrel cut back 3", the front site reinstalled and the front swivel moved from the bottom of the forearm to the front tip. See:
BEFORE
AFTER