I bought a model 57-5 .41 mag mountain gun recently, and just yesterday it arrived at the dealer, and the mandatory 10 day wait begins for CA ownership.
I had an opportunity to look at my new revolver while the paperwork was being completed, and I'm not happy with the way my new gun looks. It appears to be defective.
The barrel seems to be not screwed in all the way.
There is a gap of about .010" (possibly more) between the front of the frame and the underlug and other surfaces of the barrel where I'm used to seeing the metal surfaces mating tightly.
I've never seen a gap like that on any other revolver I've owned.
In addition to that, the B/C gap looks excessive.
I didn't go to the visit dealer expecting a problem like this, so I didn't have a set of feeler gauges with me at the time.
But I will post the exact #s today after I go back to look at the gun for a second time.
Meanwhile, any suggestions?
This is one of several S&W revolvers I've owned, and the only one there's been any problem with.
But it's also the first one I've owned that was produced in the 21st century.
Thanks BK