The large firing pin on our shotgun frame was very much a problem. Factory fitted .357 barrel would flow primer metal back around the firing pin with FACTORY loaded ammo in 38 special and .357 mag. If I downloaded .357 cases to 38 special light loads it was ok. Maximum brass had to download to light 357 mag charges and then it was ok. Put the barrel on a frame with small firing pin and now we can go WAY up on the charges with no problems.