I have purchased 20+ NIB S&W revolvers over the past 2 years. All except one which I refused to transfer due to a minor mechanical problem I discovered while inspecting it and sent back to Bud's for a replacement have been great. All of my revolvers have excellent finishes, no canted barrels, or any other problems to speak of. They are all extremely accurate and are very impressive firearms. I have no problem buying new S&W revolvers!!

I have several "older" S&W revolvers as well. They are comparable in quality to the new ones IMO.