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Update: I took off the grip and tightened the main spring strain screw. At first I only tightened it partially; test-fire still had 1 light primer strike with PPU. Then I tightened the screw until it was snug (wouldn't tighten anymore). No more light primer strikes. Is that main spring screw...

I've had this .357 M&P R8 (really a S&W trr8 with a few minor differences) for about 1 year now. I've shot just under 1k rounds (about 30% .38 special, 70% .357 magnum). Over the last few outings, I've noticed an increasing number of light primer strikes. It started off as a few here and...

Thanks: 1) for correcting me on the terminology; in the back of my mind I knew barrel throat wasn't correct and I'm still somewhat new to revolvers. and 2) for the feedback on the pistol's performance. I really didn't think this nick would affect anything. I don't recall dropping the revolver...

I tend to agree: semi-auto's can present a bit more complexity for wilderness defense. There are certainly some very good designs out there, but the big issue is reliability of recoil and extraction/feeding. 10mm has become all the rage with a lot of self-proclaimed outdoorsy types (truthfully...

I picked up a S&W (technically M&P) R8 with the scandium frame and stainless barrel and cylinders. Revolver was bought used on gunbroker. Previous owner claimed no rounds fired (safe queen only) and while I can't confirm that, the revolver did look to be in very good (almost immaculate...

I'm reviving an old thread here, but there is some misinformation regarding the TRR8 vs R8 which needs to be corrected: The R8 DOES NOT have polygonal rifling. Both the R8 and TRR8 have traditional land and groove rifling. This can easily be confirmed by contacting S&W customer support (which...