400Nitro,

When you say "The Baker extended top tang (the top tang of the action extends through the wrist and up over the top of the comb), as found on Holland DRs, can't prevent this entirely, but it sure helps to spread out the load. I wouldn't have a large-bore sidelock DR without it."

Does this really make a difference? If so would the long trigger guard also make it stronger? Is the increase in strength really enough to make a difference?