Help with 329PD Warranty Decision

[BLUEDOT37]

329NG

I found one at an LGS used, it's on layaway... a 329 Nightguard 2.5" and still have a few more payments to make till I get to shoot it. I know to keep it mild, not wild on the loads.

Cool find!

I have one of the later made ones (Sep-2011) with S&W style grips on it. My digital scale says it weighs 27.4 ozs.

The one in the flyer below was the introductory model & they had Pachmayr grips on them. Seems they were a tad heavier.

The Pachmayr grips are more cushie. My 357NG (41 MAG) came with them on it.

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[ken158]

Quick update: I spoke with S&W again today to get some clarification. The guy I spoke with was definitely more helpful and went and found the gun, spoke with the gunsmith and developed some options. While none of them fall within "warranty" work, here's what they told me my options are:

1. Decline service and they'll send it back as is.

2. Pay $90 labor plus shipping and they'll fix light strike & cylinder extraction issue with existing titanium cylinder.

3. Pay $225 plus shipping and they'll fix light strike, fix titanium cylinder and fit stainless steel cylinder...sending both cylinders back with the gun.


I'm leaning towards having them install the stainless cylinder. Given that they'll address the issue with the titanium cylinder AND return it with the revolver so that I have both, I don't think I'd find myself upside down if I were to sell it. Thoughts?

I would take door #3… They have the gun now. They made and have the gun and parts. Any future related issues should be under warranty. IF I was looking for one of those wrist breakers, I would be inclined to purchase one with 2 cylinders fitted by the factory. Be sure to retain all the factory paperwork / invoice.

 

[THREEDFLYER]

I purchased my 329PD from a fellow SWCA member a couple of years ago and have yet to shoot it. That said I carry it with .44 Special Defense loads and as mentioned.....if it's a life/death situation, I doubt any recoil will be of concern as I am trying to neutralize a threat.

If I were in grizzly country I would certainly load the cylinder with .44 Mag loads.

I'll put in a ship date request with Roy today and see when mine left the factory......I will also inspect the cylinder for machine/tooling marks.

 

[daveyc]

You made the correct decision here. S and W already have the gun/parts/expertise. and if anything goes wrong in the future, they will stand behind their work.

$240 is a small price to pay for getting exactly what you want!

 

[Shibadog]

Quick update: I spoke with S&W again today to get some clarification. The guy I spoke with was definitely more helpful and went and found the gun, spoke with the gunsmith and developed some options. While none of them fall within "warranty" work, here's what they told me my options are:

1. Decline service and they'll send it back as is.

2. Pay $90 labor plus shipping and they'll fix light strike & cylinder extraction issue with existing titanium cylinder.

3. Pay $225 plus shipping and they'll fix light strike, fix titanium cylinder and fit stainless steel cylinder...sending both cylinders back with the gun.


I'm leaning towards having them install the stainless cylinder. Given that they'll address the issue with the titanium cylinder AND return it with the revolver so that I have both, I don't think I'd find myself upside down if I were to sell it. Thoughts?

I’d be in for option 3. I like the steel cylinder in a scandium frame. (Think 340 M&P vs 340 PD). Should be a mite softer on recoil, plus easier to keep clean. With the titanium cylinder coming back I see no downside.