Nerd time: Some details that I've found in set 75437

Yesterday I received the new 2026 Cobb Vanth speeder set and I noticed some mold changes and other details that might come in handy. 1.- Lego changed the short revolver (and pirate pistol?) piece mold: I think this piece has always been made of the regular "hard plastic" used in the usual bricks, but in the set renders I noticed a hole in the handle and yesterday I saw that was because the new revolver is made of "soft plastic" (like Ninjago swords or regular katanas but more consistent)....