Thread: SW 69 = failure
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Old 10-12-2017, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Kris Whiteleather View Post
I generally love a good 69, but SW has seriously muddled my experience.

Got a NEW M69. Here is their first line of propaganda: "Smith & Wesson L-Frame revolvers are built to suit the demands of the most serious firearms enthusiast. "

Well maybe back in the 1980s, but not so much in 2017. The new ball detent crane/cylinder lock up is a fine addition to the design...but only if it is actually working.

Mine showed up with a ball NOT in the detent. Looking at the top of the barrel showed that then entire barrel was screwed in too far. This put the ball "out of battery".

Sent it back to SW. Waited 4 weeks. Got the same gun back in the same condition with a form letter essentially saying "blow me".

Granted, I can simply tweak the barrel back 1/8", but why should I have to do QC for a $900 gun?
Can you please show a pic of the top showing the barrel to frame fit and alignment? I agree with the others, the detent is not supposed to be centered in the notch, but if you have an over- or under-clocked shroud that’s a separate issue that should be addressed.
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