[twodawgs]

IF you had a 29-3, 8-3/8" with a barrel which had rotated a bit to the left and IF you were going to send it back to the factory, and IF it was one of the most accurate revolvers you own, would you:

A. Have the barrel reset and pinned, or

B. Replace the barrel with the 6-1/2" version,or

C....






(Also posted to 24hr CF)

[Jimfern]

I have a Dan Wesson and I like the 6" barrel better on it because it feels more balanced versus my 8" barrel.

[351 WINCHESTER]

Is the gun not shooting to point of aim? If it's not I would call s & w and see if it's covered under their warranty. If so send it back and have them fix it. I doub't I would opt for another barrel and I don't think they do pinned and recessed anymore.

[Yositomo Wiskisito]

I'd pick door number 1 under warranty. Don't like the results? Get creative.

[David E]

IF you had a 29-3, 8-3/8" with a barrel which had rotated a bit to the left

I'd rotate it a bit back to the RIGHT and save money on shipping, not to mention being able to shoot it mere moments later.

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[fishdog52]

I vote with David E. If that fails to be satisfactory, back to S&W.

[SigfanUSAF]

Assuming you're holding the firearm away from you, as if you were shooting it(unloaded of course), a barrel canted to the left has been overtightened. Rotating it to the right (still looking at it from the rear) will be cracking it loose.

If by "to the left" you mean as you're looking down the muzzle (generally not a good idea), you could try to snug it up using a padded vise to securel support the barrel. Remove the cylinder/yoke assembly and retighten all of your sideplate screws. Take a hardwood handle from something and put it in your frame opening, apply a bare minimum ammount of force here.

If it doesn't budge, best to send it to S&W or a qualified gunsmith with a frame wrench.



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IF you had a 29-3, 8-3/8" with a barrel which had rotated a bit to the left

I'd rotate it a bit back to the RIGHT and save money on shipping, not to mention being able to shoot it mere moments later.

[.41Dave]

I'd rotate it a bit back to the RIGHT and save money on shipping, not to mention being able to shoot it mere moments later.

Option A. I highly recommend that you not try to reset the barrel yourself. Also, if you contact S&W CS and explain the problem they will send you a shipping label so you can return the gun under warranty at no cost to you. S&W customer service is second to none, in my experience.

[The Lone Haranguer]

Fix the original barrel if possible.

[Kind of Blued]

S&W Customer Service is outstanding. They'll pay shipping and fix it for free.

Just call 'em.