Canted barrels, this is still happening. Just sent a 686-6 3inch back for a barrel issue. It was on straight when i sent it back to them, and they repaired the problem by sending me back a canted barrel. It is on it's 3rd trip to the factory to try and correct the issue. I would not buy anything online at this point that is made by S&W, without a once over by a qualified gun smith. Do a search online for defective S&W revolvers. You will get a idea of what people are going through to have there guns repaired. It's very frustrating.