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Originally Posted by Pin gun
I have a new 649 its apparent the barrel is not screwed on straight which is causing the gun to shoot 3 inch off to the left at 25 feet single action off sand bags. using 38 special factory and handloads. anyone ever have this issue, any info would be helpful. im thinking sending it to smith would be the best move. thanks for any help.
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Pingun:
S&W has been plagued with this problem for some time now and they just can't seem to figure out how to prevent it. You may not like my advise, but hey..... you asked so here it is:
I'd leave it alone or do what I'd do stated below! Not that it wouldn't bother me too, however more than likely you will get the gun back in worse shape than you send it off in.
To be 3" off center at 25 feet with a 2" snub gun is not the end of the world since it's not a target gun and it's a gun that if used to defend yourself would most likely be used at 5 feet and you will not be aiming in the traditional sense.
YES - I KNOW it's not right! I just don't want you to have to go through all the hassle of shipping and waiting and get a gun back that is in worse shape, scratched, nicked and not repaired properly to boot!
3" at 25 feet should be correctable by filing the rear sight track with a needle file. Go slowly and carefully and make SURE you constantly test shoot it during the process with your
carry ammo. Since it's Stainless Steel if done correctly it will not be noticeable and you will have a gun that shoots true. At least that is what I'd do if it were mine - RATHER than sending it back and taking a big chance.