I just did a back and forth emails with a very informative and helpful lady (Tammy) at SSK and she said they had seen issues with G1 Contender frames. I assume-we all know where that leads- that the issues were with SSK barrels. She recommended their frames for their barrels. Sooo...I will search for a Max barrel or a 357 mag barrel made by T/C. Jimmy McCoullough (NcCoullough Rifle Co) in Valley Grand, Al has a reamer and he is only 45 min from me. His work is the best. My old friend, who just passed, had a 10" 357 Max heavy barrel and loved it. I hope that Greg Ritz comes out with G1 barrels after he introduces the new line this fall.