Never Been Fired? How about "Never been kissed?"

[rabid_rob]

Picked up a minty in-the-box Model 17 this week, three "Ts" and not a scratch on it. Came with box, paper and manuals, but no tools. Paid $542 shipped.

Eagerly took it to the range with my favorite ammo, CCI Stingers....they didn't get along at first:

I had to press all 50 rounds into the cylinder. Didn't have any other brand available to try, but just wondering. Is this a Stinger thing, or are these old Smith's just looking for slightly more narrow cartridges?

Suggestions? I hate to say it, but I just bough 5k rounds of the Stingers last summer before the price jump. They'll shoot fine in my other guns, but looks like I may have to feed my new gal some special "Jenny Craig" .22...what are some good brands/models for bullseye shooting?

 

[PattonTime]

Never been fired ?

Just had same experience with a Model 34-1, new in box "never been fired"
I called S&W they said to send it to them they will fix it.
I could not find a brand of ammo that would fit without force.
I can post when I get a call from them they shut down for three weeks around holidays