Just ordered the new 36-11 again

[b737lvr]

After a bad first impression on release I’ve decided to make another go at it. Total after transfer will be $750. The pistol will be accepted for transfer regardless of what arrives and if I have to send it back for repair or any other reason I will provide updates. Wish me luck…

 

[b737lvr]

Update 1: Supposed to arrive at FFL via USPS on Thursday May 22. Unfortunately the USPS has become dangerously incompetent so my hopes of ever seeing this pistol have fallen by about half of what it was.

 

[stansdds]

Update 1: Supposed to arrive at FFL via USPS on Thursday May 22. Unfortunately the USPS has become dangerously incompetent so my hopes of ever seeing this pistol have fallen by about half of what it was.

USPS? I am unaware of the USPS shipping firearms, even to an FFL.

 

[familyman357oh]

USPS? I am unaware of the USPS shipping firearms, even to an FFL.

Yeah, FFL holders can (and do) ship handguns through the USPS.

 

[b737lvr]

Yeah, FFL holders can (and do) ship handguns through the USPS.

I highly doubt the USPS is going to deliver it on time or even at all. Their sorting centers might as well be jungles

 

[BoulderTroll]

USPS? I am unaware of the USPS shipping firearms, even to an FFL.

I highly doubt the USPS is going to deliver it on time or even at all. Their sorting centers might as well be jungles

Yep, as b373lvr said, USPS is a pretty common way for dealers to ship handguns. My most recent purchase went from KY to Spokane (my closest hub), then was rerouted to New Jersey, and then back to Spokane. USPS has been horrifically bad lately, but Amazon, UPS, and Fedex have been nearly as bad.

Post pics when you get it, those are great looking little revolvers!

 

[b737lvr]

Update 2: After no tracking for a while it randomly appeared locally but delivery was delayed to tomorrow. PICS AND REVIEW TOMORROW

 

[familyman357oh]

Update 2: After no tracking for a while it randomly appeared locally but delivery was delayed to tomorrow. PICS AND REVIEW TOMORROW

Thread '2025 Model 36-11 Review!'

May 23, 2025

The new model 36-11 is here and in my company. I’m not going to waste any words so I’ll just get right to it.

Box
The box is the usual blue hard case with foam padding. This case does not and did not support the pistol adequately during transit but luckily this did not harm the pistol. I would like to see them use something more secure for J frames going forward.

Grips
The wooden Altamonte grips were snug and flush with only the slightest visible light through the flange of one of the panels. Not at all enough to warrant sanding. The grips were extremely tight on the pistol...

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