I'm not posting this as the gospel truth, simply sharing something I read a year or so ago regarding the change in barrels.
It seems to have originated as a result of demand for the Sport in as much as it was/is such a good value. I can't remember the exact number but the article stated S&W was...
I'm new here but thought I'd comment. I've been using Vortex optics for a few years now and am absolutely sold on them. I have an RWS Diana magnum air rifle that has destroyed a half dozen different brand named scopes. A friend recommended the Vortex Diamond back so I bought one and put it on...