Grabagun Strikes Again...an R8 is on its way! Updated: It's here - Pic & Quick Review

[reddogs]

Nice gun's

 

[BLUEDOT37]

327TRR8

Glad you're liking it so far. Mine is my favorite 357 Mag revolver.

I had light strikes/FTF on mine right out of the box so I installed a C&S extended length firing pin (.510") & that took care of that.

I put a Wolff 14# rebound spring in, with 1-1/2 coils cut-off, & polished things up a bit. SA trigger changed from 4.5# to 2.5#. I've never had a Ruger with a better SA trigger than my S&W's; that's not natural.

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[ScottN]

I've never had a Ruger with a better SA trigger than my S&W's; that's not natural.

Well played. That made me smile.

I guess my Ruger must have been made when all the planets aligned. It was smooth from the get-go and the Match Champion model has shims and supposedly some action work. I added Wolff springs and lubed the action, and have shot it a lot, and the trigger is 8.25-8.5 DA and 2.75 in SA. It really is awesome.

That said, my R8 sits in my quick access safe next to my night stand when it's not at the range. I prefer the trigger how it is now. It's a perfect trigger for home protection purposes. I know it could be made lighter for competition use. Great pics by the way.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

You will like the R8, I have enjoyed mine for years and took it to the range yesterday and it was still like the "first time". Eight shots of 357 is great. I would post a picture because they are great looking guns, but my pictures are still in photobucket.

 

[full mag]

I finally was able to shoot it Sunday. It is fantastic!

The previous two weeks I did a fair amount of dry firing with snap caps to help get used to and break in the trigger. I also bought a 357 laser bore sight off Amazon and used it to dial in the sights, which turned out to be a great investment because the windage was way off.

I shot 64 rounds through it. I left the trigger stock. The trigger shoots better than it measures. On my cheapo Timney scale the DA measures just under 9 lbs and the SA is just under 4 lbs and crisp. The revolver balances great and the trigger pull is a joy to exercise. DA is a nice, smooth pull from start to finish. I don't stage DA pulls, and you don't need to on this one because it's easy and smooth from start to finish. The SA is crisp and almost unfair how easy it is to shoot.

I'm not a great shot but I grouped shots well for me. I was a little to the right and mostly one large hole from the bull to 8 ring not counting the occasional flyers. I shot two hands unsupported from 5 yards out to 10 yards using 125 Gr Freedom Munitions 38, 125 Gr 38 +p Golden Sabers and 125 Gr 357 Golden Sabers. Felt recoil was nothing on the 38 and not much more on the +p's. The 357 Golden Sabers were louder but still pleasant to shoot...I could have shot them all day. Next I'll try some higher power 357 Federal American Eagle jsp's and see how it handles those. I expect it won't be bad at all. The grips must help but I really think it's the how well balanced the R8 is that minimizes the felt recoil.

I like the v notch sights a lot. I realize they may not be everyone's cup of tea but I like how quickly I can pick them up...especially with the hi viz sight I installed on the front. I'm not a bullseye shooter but I thought the v notch sights were plenty accurate and really easy to use.

I didn't mess with the moon clips this time but will the next time. After a little more practice this will be my home defense firearm. It's not inexpensive but I feel it is worth it. FYI, I bought it off grabagun for $1034 with $7.50 shipping and found a place that only charges $5 for transfers, so under $1050 total.

It's only one range trip but the R8 is definitely a keeper. I think I may even end up liking it better than my Ruger Gp100 Match Champion that I did a home action and spring job on, which is a sweet shooter too. It pains me a little to say that because I love, love, love that GP100. The Ruger will always be my woods gun in it's Simply Rugged holster with chest harness but the R8 is the better home defense revolver. The better target shooter...it's probably a toss up but the R8 is likely better by a smidge.

All smiles here.

Feel free to ask more questions.

I know what you mean sir!....the gp100 is a sweet shooter, I too find the r8 sexy, but have yet to see one in person.

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
When the TRR8/R8 revolvers first arrived many said they were usless.
[rails on a revolver?]
Now that people have got past the looks , "minds have changed".
This reminds me of an old Indian saying, " Any gun good,shootum good"