BADUNAME37
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Honestly, had either of my guns been off, I more than likely would not have done a thing, as they both are really good shooters!
Cylinder flutes don't line up perfect on each side of frame--problem???
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ExMachina
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for the record: mine was noticeably worse than the picture posted here by fiodorpugach.
ExMachina
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the original reason i posted was that i wanted to know if flutes being-off center indicated a strange timing problem with my new gun.
if i already had a gun that shot fine and i only just now noticed it, i probably wouldn't worry too much about it either.
NMGonzo
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I am going to check my Taurus.
By feel alone I know I have one that is out of spec, shoots right but feels wrong when setting the trigger.
By feel alone I know I have one that is out of spec, shoots right but feels wrong when setting the trigger.
gunboat57
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Not flutes, but cylinder related.
Anybody had this problem?
This is my brand new S&W Model 25-15. The gouges look like the milling cutter wasn't lifted out of the way before indexing the cylinder while machining.
I almost never buy new guns. But I figured it was worth splurging on a new 25-15. But with buggered screw slots, razor sharp burrs, and these gouges I have to admit I'm disappointed. I do have to report that S&W is sending me a replacement screw. I haven't heard back about the gouges yet.
BTW, the flutes are OK on mine.
Anybody had this problem?
This is my brand new S&W Model 25-15. The gouges look like the milling cutter wasn't lifted out of the way before indexing the cylinder while machining.
I almost never buy new guns. But I figured it was worth splurging on a new 25-15. But with buggered screw slots, razor sharp burrs, and these gouges I have to admit I'm disappointed. I do have to report that S&W is sending me a replacement screw. I haven't heard back about the gouges yet.
BTW, the flutes are OK on mine.
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I agree with those that feel this once proud great American company is going downhill and soon they will be just another gun company with overpriced second rate handguns. I will not buy anything made by them after the 1960's. Quality is a hard to find commodity in the US. and for the price Smith and Wesson charges they should be ashamed at the product they have been putting out the last few years.
Used to be you paid a premium for quality and in the past you got a finely crafted long lasting beautiful gun that was almost a work of art. Companies that rely on their name to sell substandard products will fall by the wayside and rightfully so! We as consumers are partly to blame.
Smith and Wessons Centenial line is an attempt to sell the quality firearms we all grew up with and from what I can tell they fall woefully short of the standard set by the originals.
Don't get me wrong I presently own 7 of their revolvers and over my 40 plus years of shooting have owned close to 50 Smiths.
Used to be you paid a premium for quality and in the past you got a finely crafted long lasting beautiful gun that was almost a work of art. Companies that rely on their name to sell substandard products will fall by the wayside and rightfully so! We as consumers are partly to blame.
Smith and Wessons Centenial line is an attempt to sell the quality firearms we all grew up with and from what I can tell they fall woefully short of the standard set by the originals.
Don't get me wrong I presently own 7 of their revolvers and over my 40 plus years of shooting have owned close to 50 Smiths.
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