Any SSR Owners?

[clarkstoncz]

My wife spied a new SSR the other day.

I've known about them for a while, but this was the first one that I've seen in the
flesh.

Nice DA and SA that one would expect from a S&W Pro Series revolver.

Very comfortable grip as well.

 

[Dr Denby]

If there was one Smith and Wesson (or ANY make 357mag) revolver that I would rate equal with my 27-2 it would be the SSR

Shot it last month and LOVE it.

It is definitely on my wish list. Just have too many other expenses at moment.

Doc

 

[kaaskop49]

I consider my SSR to be the finest revolver I own. The DA is very smooth and the gun handles my "pie plate" drills well. I understand the SSR is designed for a certain type of revolver competition and can incur wear in the area of the crane screw from reloading. I do not compete so it's only use is firing 125gr magnum ammo, which it does with aplomb.

I did have a problem with the strain screw working loose, and I caused a bit of excitement on the Forum mentioning it. My gunsmith secured it using the proper color of Loc-Tite and the problem has not recurred.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[gnystrom]

I have had one for two or three years. It was an impulse buy based on the slab sided barrel. Mine has a great trigger and it is very accurate. It is a pleasure to own. Here it is with it's little brother.

 

[686 SSR]

I first had an early one with a forged hammer, forged trigger and a trigger stop. Single hole accuracy at practically any reasonable distance. I loved it.

In a weak moment I traded the SSR in one of the dumbest trades ever. I saw a mint condition Walther P5, 8th iteration. I had to have it. The P5's workmanship was amazing, fit and finish perfect, but I couldn't shoot it worth a D**N. If I can't shoot something accurately, then it's not interesting no matter what the pedigree. It's out of here! The P5 was soon traded for a fantastic shooting Dan Wesson 1911. But, I missed the 686 SSR, so as an early Christmas present to me, I now have another SSR. I haven't yet had time to try the newer one, but this latest version does not have a trigger stop and the hammer and trigger do not appear to be forged. I could be wrong about the forged parts, but the trigger action appears to be tuned. It is so crisp that I can't wait to see how it compares to my previous one.

Good luck. I think you will find that the 686 SSR a "keeper." The SSR brought me back.

 

[Pizza Bob]

I haven't yet had time to try the newer one, but this latest version does not have a trigger stop and the hammer and trigger do not appear to be forged. I could be wrong about the forged parts, but the trigger action appears to be tuned. It is so crisp that I can't wait to see how it compares to my previous one

Perhaps when they changed to a MIM trigger they changed to an internal over travel stop (a pin within the rebound spring). Just speculation.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[twodog max]

I got an SSR 5-6 years ago and it has become my favorite revolver. When I got it I had been looking for a Model 66 to carry every day while working. I wanted something along those lines for the size ,weight and power. The SSR filled the bill exactly for me. Mine shoots very good and I have used it successfully on hogs and deer and some small game. I shoot 158 grain JHP almost exclusively. I too had a problem with the strain screw backing out but when I sent it to S&W with another small problem they took care of that as well. I really like mine and it is one of those guns that I will have until the end.

 

[clarkstoncz]

Thanks for the replies.

My first S&W was a L-Frame 581.

So new back then that they didn't even offer
the L-Frame with adj. sights, nor in stainless.

Where is the strain screw on a S&W?

 

[gnystrom]

Thanks for the replies.
.

Where is the strain screw on a S&W?

Take off the grips and ....

https://www.google.com/search?q=str...UICCgC&biw=1257&bih=583#imgrc=Ns71PnMainc7nM:

 

[Pizza Bob]

My first S&W was a L-Frame 581. So new back then that they didn't even offer the L-Frame with adj. sights, nor in stainless.

I believe that in this instance we can actually rely on the serial numbers being used in sequence as it was with the introduction of the L-Frame that S&W went to the three alpha / four numeric serial number format.

The 581/586 and the 681/686 were all introduced in 1980. It's possible they were all introduced simultaneously but the serial number breakdown is as follows (according to the SCSW): 586 - AAA / 681 - AAB / 581 & 686 - AAD

Maybe your dealer just couldn't get an adjustable sighted or stainless version at that time.

Adios,

Pizza Bob