warf73
03-29-2014, 07:28 AM
I had all intentions of building a 358 Winchester this year but was talked out of it by the wife. She made a good point about how I've been wanting another 357, but something more of a target/competition piece. Since funds will only allow for one big gun purchase this year I chose a Smith & Wesson 627Pro 8 shot 357.
I've NEVER owned a Smith and Wesson anything in my short life (have shot several) and was very excited about taking delivery of it. Was so excited about my new purchase an ordered for a moon clip tool and 100 moons was placed.
Took delivery on 3-15-14 at 1pm and was at the range having fun by 2pm.
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100 rounds down range later I was very impressed with the smoothness of the double action and how light the single action was. I left the range with a smile on my face Mike Tyson couldn't knock off with 2 right crosses and an upper cut. We had other plans for the evening so cleaning my gem would have to wait till Sunday morning.
Sunday morning I start cleaning then gun and really looking it over as I go. I noticed the crown has a big roll over bur.
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Well after seeing that thinking OK I can still live with this as the gun did shoot well the day before. I run a wet patch down the barrel and notice a slight grab right before the jag/patch exited the barrel.
I examine it closer and find this. My forceing cone was total garbage and had a rolled over lip into the barrel.
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Well after purchasing my first Smith and Wesson I start second guessing my decision . I almost bought a NIB GP100 SS but thought a S&W is really what I needed. Was thinking well you get what you pay for and at almost double the cost I'll be getting one hell of a handgun.
To finish up my story the 627 went back home to get fixed on 3-28-14. All I can say is I really hope Smith and Wesson takes care of me.
I've NEVER owned a Smith and Wesson anything in my short life (have shot several) and was very excited about taking delivery of it. Was so excited about my new purchase an ordered for a moon clip tool and 100 moons was placed.
Took delivery on 3-15-14 at 1pm and was at the range having fun by 2pm.
100766
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100 rounds down range later I was very impressed with the smoothness of the double action and how light the single action was. I left the range with a smile on my face Mike Tyson couldn't knock off with 2 right crosses and an upper cut. We had other plans for the evening so cleaning my gem would have to wait till Sunday morning.
Sunday morning I start cleaning then gun and really looking it over as I go. I noticed the crown has a big roll over bur.
100769
Well after seeing that thinking OK I can still live with this as the gun did shoot well the day before. I run a wet patch down the barrel and notice a slight grab right before the jag/patch exited the barrel.
I examine it closer and find this. My forceing cone was total garbage and had a rolled over lip into the barrel.
100768
Well after purchasing my first Smith and Wesson I start second guessing my decision . I almost bought a NIB GP100 SS but thought a S&W is really what I needed. Was thinking well you get what you pay for and at almost double the cost I'll be getting one hell of a handgun.
To finish up my story the 627 went back home to get fixed on 3-28-14. All I can say is I really hope Smith and Wesson takes care of me.