Tired of picking up brass at the range and thought I would like to have a newer modern revolver in a shorter than 6" barrel length. Watched a few reviews of the S&W 686-P, 586, 627, and TRR8/R8 on YouTube and been cruising the usual for-sale boards on the web.
Anyway, to make a long story short I low balled the pistol below on GB and was surprised when I received the email that I won the bid! It is used and came with the original case, paperwork, moon clips and lock. The revolver didn't show well and it was obvious it need a good cleaning. Received the R8, gave it a thorough cleaning, and did a little embellishment with the paint brush and there you have it!
Wasn't going to leave the top rail on the pistol but got a good deal on a Burris Reflex site and thought I'd give it a try since all my other toys have the mechanical sights. Below are a few pictures of the cleaned up R8 and my first target at the range at 25 yards after sighting in the Burris. Pistol shot outstanding and am quite pleased with my purchase!!!
Had a few minor issues with the pistol... for one, the barrel shroud was loose and I was able to move it right and left about 1/32". Second issue was that the more I shot, the occurrence of light primer strikes would occur. When the round was placed in a buds 627, the rounds would go off without a problem. Yes, I checked the hammer spring screw and it was tight.
Now for the GREAT part in terms of the S&W warrantee... When I called S&W, they said that they would be glad to take a look at the pistol and repair it as needed! They sent me a FedEx shipping label, I boxed it up, and off it went!!! Have other toys to play with but looking forward to getting it back.
All cleaned up:
Range (First station is at 25 yards):
Target (Shots at 5 and 7 o'clock were sight in shots):
Anyway, to make a long story short I low balled the pistol below on GB and was surprised when I received the email that I won the bid! It is used and came with the original case, paperwork, moon clips and lock. The revolver didn't show well and it was obvious it need a good cleaning. Received the R8, gave it a thorough cleaning, and did a little embellishment with the paint brush and there you have it!
Wasn't going to leave the top rail on the pistol but got a good deal on a Burris Reflex site and thought I'd give it a try since all my other toys have the mechanical sights. Below are a few pictures of the cleaned up R8 and my first target at the range at 25 yards after sighting in the Burris. Pistol shot outstanding and am quite pleased with my purchase!!!
Had a few minor issues with the pistol... for one, the barrel shroud was loose and I was able to move it right and left about 1/32". Second issue was that the more I shot, the occurrence of light primer strikes would occur. When the round was placed in a buds 627, the rounds would go off without a problem. Yes, I checked the hammer spring screw and it was tight.
Now for the GREAT part in terms of the S&W warrantee... When I called S&W, they said that they would be glad to take a look at the pistol and repair it as needed! They sent me a FedEx shipping label, I boxed it up, and off it went!!! Have other toys to play with but looking forward to getting it back.
All cleaned up:
Range (First station is at 25 yards):
Target (Shots at 5 and 7 o'clock were sight in shots):
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