Nframe357
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I find myself without a 357 magnum, had to part with my long time 686 recently and picked up a good job finally, looking to replace the old 686. TRR8 has caught my eye, what do you owners of them think? Worth the $ Any issues?
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QB Too
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I am sooooooo trying not to buy one of those....i have a 3" 686 3-5-7 talo model unfired that i might just have to sell in order to get the TTR8...or just purchase outright is better I guess. But i can't find one locally to look at...bummer.
QB Too
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I don't reload or shoot reloads but will do some more research on the gun. Thanks
I've been shooting my M&P 327 R8 for about a year in Steel Challenge. All I shoot are reloads. Don't worry about the frame cracking. If it does S&Ws have a life time warranty. They will send you a new gun. I know this because my 617's frame cracked and they sent me a new one.
05CarbonDRZ
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The TRR8 is on my short list as well.It is the only gun with the internal lock that I would even consider buying.I will be watching this thread for any reported problems.
BCDWYO
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I had a 327 snubbie that I sold with some regret. It was my favorite hiking gun since it was so light. I shot it a fair amount for the several years that I owned it with no no problems, but I certainly never gave it a "torture test". Recoil was much more comfortable with rubber Hogues than with the factory wood stocks.
I just got a TRR8 as a part of a trade and while I havent fired it yet, it feels very good in the hand and the fit and finish is superb. Locks up super tight and the trigger is fantastic. I love the brass insert front sight. I will be replacing the rubber hogue factory grip with a nice set of combats but other than that the TRR8 is tits right out of the box.
QB Too
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Love 327s
Worth every penny
We just had a TRR8 thread last week
Worth every penny
We just had a TRR8 thread last week
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Nframe357
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Sorry I missed last weeks. I went back a page or 2 and didn't see anything. I've seen exactly 2 of them and they sure felt good in the hand and like others have said triggers were very good. The frame cracking does kind of put a damper on my enthusiasm a bit as I love to reload for my 357's, and some are a bit warm.
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I have to admit, I am a revolver guy, and you can't beat the 327 for feel and accuracy. Love my model 19 and 629, but the 327 is my choice.
Frame cracking has nothing to do with ammunition. It is also way overblown.
Ever since man tried to get lighter weapons, those lighter weapons had issues. Alloy frame S&Ws have been getting occasional cracks in the same place for half a century. It is a torque issue due to tolerances and variances in manufacturing
Based on total production the quantity is tiny. The crack does not cause catastrophic failure if using ammunition withing SAAMI specifications. If when you say HOT you are exceeding industry pressures then obviously I can not comment.
If you develop a crack, S&W takes care of it. The crack usually shows up very quick
The Forum's Search function is a great tool
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/326166-m327-trr8.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/321688-627-v-comp-trr8-m-p-r8.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/267376-327-trr8-amazing.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...-these-327-pc-alloy-eight-shot-revolvers.html
And how can your screen name be Nframe357 and you come on here and tell us you do not own a 357.
That needs to get fixed
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Nframe357
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At one time I had 19 S&W 357's, loss of ones job has a way of taking away things like that in short order. This will be my first step at getting my collection back. It'll cost me alot more this time around though, I remember the days of $300 model 28's, my 4" dash 2 in mint shape cost me $275!
Had a TRR8 last year, shot it some, had a minor drama which was easily (to me) rectified, but ended up swapping it off. The rail on top is OK if you intend on using QD mounts for any optic, but otherwise the drilled and tapped frame can do the job. The underside rail was just too far forward to easily activate any of the undergun lights that I own. So away it went for something else.
One particular annoyance was the groove being rubbed into the frame's recoil face by the cylinder locking plunger/axis pin.
Recently got an almost new 6" 686 which has been generally much more pleasing!
One particular annoyance was the groove being rubbed into the frame's recoil face by the cylinder locking plunger/axis pin.
Recently got an almost new 6" 686 which has been generally much more pleasing!
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Florida J Frame
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No problems with my TRR8. Accurate, fun to shoot and makes a great house gun with the 8 shot capacity.
ridgewalker
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My TRR8 sets the standard for accuracy for my other S&W revolvers (I have 7, with 8th in waiting period.) It is so accurate that I have taken it out of my range rotation preferring to work with my other revolvers to try to get as accurate with them as the TRR8. I know I can pick it up any time and be in the black. For this reason it will be a great HD gun.
I am getting clearer on my thoughts for use of the rails. It looks like it will be a Streamlight on the bottom and a red dot on top. But I'll tell you what, the gold dot front sight is real nice.
Another thing is although it is reasonably light, it tames the 357 magnum recoil well. My perceived recoil is less on the TRR8 than my steel framed 4 inch 627 Pro even though the 627 weighs quite a bit more. I have become a Scandium lover.
I am getting clearer on my thoughts for use of the rails. It looks like it will be a Streamlight on the bottom and a red dot on top. But I'll tell you what, the gold dot front sight is real nice.
Another thing is although it is reasonably light, it tames the 357 magnum recoil well. My perceived recoil is less on the TRR8 than my steel framed 4 inch 627 Pro even though the 627 weighs quite a bit more. I have become a Scandium lover.
