I bought 2 new Smith's last year. A 640 PRO and a 686 + with 3 inch barrel. Neither gun had any issues. No canted barrels and each shot perfectly. The 640 did have a heavier than I wanted trigger pull but I remedied that with an Apex trigger kit install and polishing of a few parts. The 686+ will be getting a trigger job as soon as I get around to it and I just ordered a plug for the Hillaryhole from JD. What can i say I just hate that stupid lock. And yes I do love the older pre-lock pre- MIM revos but why can't I like both?