"Lead is softer than copper, so I don't see how lead would damage your guns if you clean them regularly."

Paradoxically, if you shoot more lead than copper it is possible to end up with more bore wear than if you shoot jacketed. That's because of all the scrubbing that goes on to remove the leading. Jacketed bullets merely require a soaking of a copper solvent like Hoppe's Benchrest #9. A lot of people get too zealous with the brush. Not me of course... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

As far as crushed vs. pinned barrels go, I can't tell the difference in accuracy between my pinned Model 66 and my 29-8. But to be fair I'm not all that much of a hotshot with my revolvers anyway. I'm a lot more confident with my 45.

Regards, Vince