Originally Posted by marathonrunner

I have not taken the handguard off so I can't say for sure what is loose. The barrel nut by the Front Sight Post is tight and there is no movement period. The only movement is when I place the rear butt stock firmly on my lap to imobilize it and then I use my hand, I can feel about 2mm to 3mm of play where the barrel is going side to side hitting the interior of the barrel nut. I can only assume the nut by the delta ring must be loose. I have shot this at the range before this and it shot fine I only noticed this after it fell over and the hand guard was the first thing to hit the wooden step.

I am contemplating on sending it to my Local Gun Store to have their gunsmith just charge me $40 to tighten barrel nut. If I send to Smith and Wesson, it will be 3 to 4 weeks before I do get it back. I am also not trusting of Smith's gunsmiths because this should have never left the factory in this condition.