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Any gun of that age is likely going to be fired with care these days and with he right loads.
I would not think cracking of these frames today should be of any concern.
Though cracking in this area my well have been observed over the years, I am not aware if Parker made the change as a precautionary measure or as a reactionary measure. That topic is likely subject for speculation.