Trouble w/ my 327-TRR8

[timpitera]

Went to the range today with my TRR8. Approx. 750 rounds through it. I had moonclips loaded with reloads that I have loaded through the gun before. Between 1 and 3 of the 8 rounds would not fire. By chance, I had some factory .38's and when I loaded them in both the moonclip and/or just loaded them into the gun- same problem. The primer does have a small dent in it Bad spring? Any thoughts appreciated It would appear that the hammer is not pushing down on the firing pin hard enough.

 

[Centurian77]

Could be the California approved firing pin. Heard they shortened some of these for the drop tests. You can easily swap the pin and it should work fine. I would contact S&W first to see if it can be covered under the warranty. Course, I wouldn't hold my breath- S&W actually broke one of my revolvers while it was there for repair. They then returned it to me damaged and refused to fix it. I had basically a very slight slow time issue. I was told to send it in, they screwed up, broke the gun then refused to address it by taking the low road, telling me to pound sand- that it was now out of warranty. Suffice to say, I'll wait till they sell the company before buying any more of their products.


C77

 

[Mulefoot]

bought a brand new Ruger SP101 in CA..went to the range,would not fire 1 round due to light striking..had to ship it out for repairs..came back in 2 weeks fixed,they would not not tell me what repairs were performed,this was 327 federal model.I am sure it was the firing pin being too short.

 

[Mulefoot]

Could be the California approved firing pin. Heard they shortened some of these for the drop tests. You can easily swap the pin and it should work fine. I would contact S&W first to see if it can be covered under the warranty. Course, I wouldn't hold my breath- S&W actually broke one of my revolvers while it was there for repair. They then returned it to me damaged and refused to fix it. I had basically a very slight slow time issue. I was told to send it in, they screwed up, broke the gun then refused to address it by taking the low road, telling me to pound sand- that it was now out of warranty. Suffice to say, I'll wait till they sell the company before buying any more of their products.


C77

I have never heard a bad remark towards Smith/Wessons warranty policy,everybody has told me they are top Notch! Sorry you had such a poor experience,i have a 686 there right now,hope they dont break it

 

[scooter123]

I expect that if you remove the grip and check, you'll find that the strain screw has shot loose. Tighten it down completely and you're problem will be solved.

 

[timpitera]

Scooter123 hit the nail on the head. Thanks!