Another one goes back to Springfield

[rogo123]

You people are scaring me to death. I was going to buy a new 442 but decided to buy an ancient model 36 instead. I am interested in a 686 plus but am getting cold feet now. Mostly what I buy are the older guns but they are getting more expensive every year.

Some people are probably carrying guns for defense that may not work when they need them in a crisis.

 

[mickeyblueyes]

I have got a 627-5 pc coming...this thread is making me very nervous

I had this gun until I had to raise some money, In my opinion its one of the finest S&W is making now. I think you are going to be really happy. I got a PC gun this week a odd ball a 642 that's a PC super tuned gun. Sold thru Gun Genie. What a trigger!! oil on ice .

 

[Rick_A]

You people are scaring me to death. I was going to buy a new 442 but decided to buy an ancient model 36 instead. I am interested in a 686 plus but am getting cold feet now. Mostly what I buy are the older guns but they are getting more expensive every year.

Some people are probably carrying guns for defense that may not work when they need them in a crisis.

No need to worry. Just 'cause a few folks on the 'net have problems, that doesn't mean you will.

Inspect before you buy and put a few hundred rounds through it for good measure.

I've only owned five new S&W's over the years, and aside from one that had a cosmetic issue (that was promptly taken care of) all have been perfect with smooth triggers to boot.

You're just as apt to find an old gun with an issue as a new one. The new ones get fixed. With the vintage guns you're often on your own.

Those people that report having problems with every new gun they purchase on the internet must have angered the gun gods at some point

 

[mickeyblueyes]

If he were to unscrew that ejector rod, he would have the ultimate ultra-deep concealment gun...

(He might have to tape the cylinder closed though...)

Is this what they call a lemon squeezer ? or just a lemon

 

[rogo123]

So I buy my new Smith. I put 200/300 rounds of factory ammo thru it, then start with handloads. If something breaks then , the factory won't fix it because I used reloads.

Maybe I worry needlessly?

 

[Anton Chigurh]

Well, I started this, so now I'll end my part of it. Picked up the 66 from FedEx on Friday and " problem" solved. It seems the ball is in a different bushing, a longer one, and when the crane is closed the ball sits where it should (look at the photo I posted and picture the ball assembly moved forward until it makes contact). It requires nominal but noticeable effort to push the cylinder out, as should be the case. Roughly a 3 week turnaround, so good job by S&W.
My next post will probably to sell the rubbers that S&W keeps putting on the guns I return without stocks, as they specify. If your want free factory stocks, just send the metal back with some bogus issue and 3 weeks later your gun will come back with stocks on it.

 

[Macinaw]

So I buy my new Smith. I put 200/300 rounds of factory ammo thru it, then start with handloads. If something breaks then , the factory won't fix it because I used reloads.

Maybe I worry needlessly?

How would S&W CS know if you used hand loads?

 

[Jaymo]

Ouch. Taurus quality at a Smith price.
Except that I've had no problems with my Tauri.
Then again, I've had no problems with my Smiths, either.
Of course, I don't own any new Smiths, because the quality of the new ones does not impress me.

The current version of Smith is making the Bangor Punta era look like the "good old days".

 

[Jaymo]

I ran out of bread and cheese going thru this thread.

Bob

I think this is the attitude of Smith & Wesson employees on the production line these days.

Funny thing. I've noticed a certain demographic loves to accuse others of whining, when they themselves whine about everything.