I've purchased 10 new S&W revolvers this year. Only two of them had any problems. A 629 6" is very slightly canted, enough to need the sight adjusted a few clicks to the right. Everything else about it, including the accuracy, is fine so I'm not sending it in.

The other is a 67-5. Its barrel was canted enough to need the rear sight adjusted about half way between centered and full right. That bothered me enough to send it in. They fixed it right quick and it was perfect when I got it back.

I agree with 686 SSR, my M 69 is flawless as is my 66-8. There must be something good about the newer shrouded barrel designs. On a good vision day, my 69 is just as accurate the 629 6". My 66-8 is my most accurate 4" 38/357 and is real close to my most accurate revolver of all, a TRR 8.