S&W manufacturing priorities

[Bob1943]

My advice is to broaden your search area. Also some things are a lot easier to get from places like Bud's.

Yep, I would grab one from Buds or KyGunCo, if they are available. Otherwise, it might be a long wait. They both have great return policies if the gun comes in damaged.

 

[Rob41]

That model is available at some of the larger gun stores but it is not available at your LGS. If I wanted it I would get it wherever it's available.

 

[Waltswood]

I ran into the same thing when I tried to buy a 986. None of the local stores had them, and neither did their distributors. I found three of them at a store in Ky however.
Walt

 

[Harrydale]

Thanks folks for the insightful comments. Not only have I gained a new perspective of this situation, I have also found some new avenues to pursue this purchase. I really try to support LGS's but sometime----and this may be one of those times----you just aren't able to. This forum is the best. I am always impressed by the courtesy and respectfulness shown in the conversations.

 

[Harrydale]

My LGS came through! He searched around and finally found a M&P R8 from a distributer! Gave me a price as good as the internet sites. Haven't shot it yet but have already hung a light/laser on it. Thanks to CEDAR FALLS TACTICAL in Bonne Terre MO.

 

[shootbad]

These days most revolvers can be found online on either big auction sites. It's not a problem if you buy new but used I would like to evaluate in person

 

[davetnitro]

Have fun, great gun !!!

 

[ohioseabee]

I would wager that S&W like almost all companies is "ruled" by their MRP software, like People-Soft/SAP.