Looking to purchase my first Revolver, is this normal wear ? SW R8

[PHNL]

Hello everyone !

Im new to the community, and looking at purchasing my first revolver.

Currently eyeing out a new SW R8 at my local shop.

Im totally new to revolvers so I don't know if this is basic wear.

Id imagine I shouldn't be seeing things like this but I could be wrong.


Pictures are best so here it is !

Again, this is brand new, never shot (except at SW), and manufactured in 2016.

 

[JAREDSHS]

looks normal for about any brand of revolver.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

That is typical wear and marks fairly easy there. You may also see a grey spot where the trigger stop hits inside the frame.

The R8/TRR8 327s are excellent choices but takes quite a beating because of the black coat finish. My R8 is all scratched up.

If they are selling new at a LGS, and not used i wouldn't worry bout it. Besides, you dont see that wear when you close the cylinder. And when you do get it, clean it. Because it has been test fired .

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[PHNL]

Thanks for the great info guys !

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

You will enjoy eight chambers of 357 mag.

 

[629shooter]

It's normal. The TRR8, and R8 are great revolvers. Congratulations and enjoy.

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[alexrex20]

Normal. It's more obvious on the black coated ones but it happens to all modern Smiths.

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[bananaman]

Welcome to the FORUM! Make sure you share photos of it when it becomes yours! I bought my 1st 7 shot in March. 686-6, 5" Pro-Series. Sure a pleasure to shoot. Bob