Hello everyone,

I purchased a new Smith and Wesson Model 29 classic a couple of months ago. I took it to the range this weekend to sight it in, and I noticed that the barrel is canted to the left a bit. That is, looking down the sights, the barrel leans to the left a bit, the ridge on top of the barrel and the front sight lean to the left.

I called Smith and Wesson customer service today and explained that the barrel leaned to the left, in order to send it back for a warranty repair.

The customer service rep told me "that is how they adjust them, it is supposed to be that way. They adjust them that way on purpose to adjust the point of impact."

What!? I am mostly a semi-auto guy, but this sounds wrong to me. I find it odd that a revolver may come out of production with a barrel canted to the left, on purpose. I was rather surprised at the response that it was supposed to be this way, so I am doing more research to determine if it is the truth, or if I need to call SW and get them to make good on this product.

Is this canted barrel normal and acceptable? Any suggestions?

I appreciate everyone's input on this, if they have a revolver with a canted barrel, is is supposed to be that way, etc.

Thank you,