Quick question for Victory owners
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fiasconva
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I have a feeling that the screw came from the factory cross-threaded and that's why he had such a problem with getting it loose and even unscrewing it any farther. He was straining just to get it to loosen up at all. We'll see what happens when it comes back from S&W. I'm certainly not going to take that one if it still has a problem with the take down screw. I just hate having to wait for something that should come from the factory ready to go.
BlackJack10
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The screw on mine was pretty darn tight, but I wanted to take it down to lube before first firing. So a squirt of liquid wrench, wait 15 min, then apply gradually increasing pressure and it broke loose. Wrench is fine, screwhead fine, and threads show no damage. Wiped off the liquid wrench and now snug it up with as much force as I'm willing to use to take it out. Keep the wrench handy and snug it up from time to time when shooting if needed. I'm looking for a washer to put on there perhaps, but it seems to be staying snug during shooting for now.
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fiasconva
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Lots of users recommend you use a #61 O-ring instead of a washer, according to a bunch of the threads here. You may want to give that a try.
I looked at our farm supply store (much the same as a hardware store, but with more stuff), but could not find any O-rings marked #61. I did find some marked "Industry standard #008" that fit (I took my Victory's screw into the store with me). There was one that was slightly bigger than the 008 that fit too, but I liked the snugger fit of the 008.
I paid 23 cents a piece, and got two.
I paid 23 cents a piece, and got two.
S&WIowegan
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I got the #61 rubber O-ring at the ACE Hardware store.
Big Cholla
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This is one of S&W's Best!
IMHO, and I was a practicing pistolsmith, THIS IS ONE OF S&W's BEST! The Victory 22 LR is going to be around and in production for decades. The aftermarket people are going to flood the market with their offerings like they did with the AR-15 platform. I don't think that every thing they offer will be a lot better than what S&W is offering, but lots of us have the need to personalize our firearms. I have been shooting the heck out of mine and so far it is 'box stock' and I feel NO NEED to customize it. I don't even feel the need to do a trigger job on mine. And that is really rare for me. I owned 5 Ruger 22 autos in various configurations. After buying my Victory 22 LR, I have sold three. One I will never sell because I gave it to my Dad and then inherited it after his death. The other will go some day soon. The naysayers will soon give up on talking about the big mistake the barrel retaining cap screw was and go on to find another feature of another firearm to carp about. I have never seen a big need for a suppressor on a pistol, but I might just change my mind in this case. The Victory 22 LR and a suppressor just seem to go together like chocolate and peanut butter. .....
IMHO, and I was a practicing pistolsmith, THIS IS ONE OF S&W's BEST! The Victory 22 LR is going to be around and in production for decades. The aftermarket people are going to flood the market with their offerings like they did with the AR-15 platform. I don't think that every thing they offer will be a lot better than what S&W is offering, but lots of us have the need to personalize our firearms. I have been shooting the heck out of mine and so far it is 'box stock' and I feel NO NEED to customize it. I don't even feel the need to do a trigger job on mine. And that is really rare for me. I owned 5 Ruger 22 autos in various configurations. After buying my Victory 22 LR, I have sold three. One I will never sell because I gave it to my Dad and then inherited it after his death. The other will go some day soon. The naysayers will soon give up on talking about the big mistake the barrel retaining cap screw was and go on to find another feature of another firearm to carp about. I have never seen a big need for a suppressor on a pistol, but I might just change my mind in this case. The Victory 22 LR and a suppressor just seem to go together like chocolate and peanut butter. .....
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BlackJack10
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Thanks! Hitting ACE hardware tomorrow AM.
Old Army Guy
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Got one of the first ones to hit our area and love it. I really like my Ruger 22/45 and Beretta 22 conversion but the Victory is turning out to be my favorite. Actually more accurate than my highly tuner 22/45 with everything stock in the Victory. Actually like the trigger out of the box and the price is fantastic making the Victory a super value. I am going to get the threaded barrel version as well if I don't just get the Volquartezen barrel.
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I am a S&W revolver fanboy
I am a Ruger MK series fanboy
I purchased a 22 Victory not long after they came on the market and enjoyed it very much, It's a nice firearm.
I recently purchased a MK IV and like it even better.
You wont go wrong with either, I prefer the Ruger MK series.
I am a Ruger MK series fanboy
I purchased a 22 Victory not long after they came on the market and enjoyed it very much, It's a nice firearm.
I recently purchased a MK IV and like it even better.
You wont go wrong with either, I prefer the Ruger MK series.
BlackJack10
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Okay, picked up a second Victory today and a little bag full of rubber o-rings to put on the take down screws of my dynamic duo. So far, no loosening during firing noted, but I'm going to do a torture test next weekend and see how they hold up. BTW, intrigued by the Ruger Mk IV, but they sure ain't giving them things away, so I think I'll just find a way to make the Victories work.
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fiasconva
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Can anyone give me a ball park figure on the usual turn around time when you had to send a gun back to S&W?
Chowser
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Ugh! Can't get the take down screw out. First Victory was fine. This one is just like my threaded portion of my S&W MP22Compact which I had to use a breaker bar to take off!
Guess I'll soak it and wait to see. I ruined two other wrenches.
Here's the tool that came with the Smith.
Guess I'll soak it and wait to see. I ruined two other wrenches.
Here's the tool that came with the Smith.
You did a good no on that one for sure. I think I would go with a socket type of tool with a sturdy hex bit in the end of it. You would get more torque this way in unloosening this problem screw. Maybe just cut the long end off and put it in a 1/4 socket. I create tools all the time by making up what I don't have. Allen keys are cheap to buy and easy to alter as well to fit most smaller socket sets.
For sure, love the gun. Had no problems yet
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fiasconva
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Still waiting for it to return from S&W.
gman51
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I don't like any gun I have to carry a tool with me for it.
I just bought the Ruger MK IV and the Victory is for sale on Armslist. I haven't even been getting any inquiry on the ad. I figure my price is about $100 less than a new one.
The MK IV Target model only cost me around $30 more than the Victory did. I wouldn't even want to sell the Victory to a friend. Go Ruger MK IV and be happy you did.
I just sold my SW Victory on Armslist. Loving my MKIV.
I just bought the Ruger MK IV and the Victory is for sale on Armslist. I haven't even been getting any inquiry on the ad. I figure my price is about $100 less than a new one.
The MK IV Target model only cost me around $30 more than the Victory did. I wouldn't even want to sell the Victory to a friend. Go Ruger MK IV and be happy you did.
I just sold my SW Victory on Armslist. Loving my MKIV.
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BigDog48
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Shot a friend's yesterday. Also shot his new Ruger Mark iv...Bought a Victory on the way home.
IFFV68
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I'm new to this site.
I was here many years ago.
I just purchased a SW22 Victory with the threaded barrel. I've been a Ruger fan all my life. Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, 22/45 Life, 10/22, M-77.
I use a muzzle brake on my 22/45 Ruger Lite. You can shoot Pennies at 25 yards, easy, on a bench rest. I love it.
I also have a 1959-60 S&W Model 41. The trigger is very lite. A very nice 41.
I picked up the SW22 Victory because I could and the easy take down.
Both are very equal, except, the Victory Trigger is shorter and a very clean break. The Ruger Lite is much heavier. The Victory has the edge. The Ruger is picky on the Ammo you use. The Victory doesn't care, just shoot it.
I've seen video's on the Ruger Mark IV. I haven't used one yet and can't comment on how it shoots, etc. Its easy to take down, shoots great in the video, and another $100.00!
No Regrets, that was the question? Sorry about the editorial.
I was here many years ago.
I just purchased a SW22 Victory with the threaded barrel. I've been a Ruger fan all my life. Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, 22/45 Life, 10/22, M-77.
I use a muzzle brake on my 22/45 Ruger Lite. You can shoot Pennies at 25 yards, easy, on a bench rest. I love it.
I also have a 1959-60 S&W Model 41. The trigger is very lite. A very nice 41.
I picked up the SW22 Victory because I could and the easy take down.
Both are very equal, except, the Victory Trigger is shorter and a very clean break. The Ruger Lite is much heavier. The Victory has the edge. The Ruger is picky on the Ammo you use. The Victory doesn't care, just shoot it.
I've seen video's on the Ruger Mark IV. I haven't used one yet and can't comment on how it shoots, etc. Its easy to take down, shoots great in the video, and another $100.00!
No Regrets, that was the question? Sorry about the editorial.
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fiasconva
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LGS called this afternoon and said it's back from S&W. He said he'll wait until I get there tomorrow to see if everything is ok. I sure hope so.
