S&W 327 M&PR8 vs TTR8
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SnWnMe
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Trr8: See through ejector rod shroud (solid on the M&p) and detachable under barrel rails (fixed on the M&P).
Those are about the only two things I see different about them.
I have a Trr8.
Those are about the only two things I see different about them.
I have a Trr8.
I, too, have a TRR8 and like the option of removing the rails for different conditions. I usually use the iron sights, but next weekend, I'm doing some coyote hunting w/a friend of mine and put my red dot sight on it (w/the rail, of course). I don't think the M&P has a provision for a top rail, does it?
SnWnMe
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They both do.
I have the M&P and like it a lot. The removable top rail that comes with the M&P has a v-groove that permits use of the iron sights with the rail installed. I don't think the TTR8 rail has this groove. You might want to check if you decide to to with the TTR8.
SnWnMe
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In my TRR8 you can't see the front sight when the rail is in place.
Hmmm, time to contact Kate!
Hmmm, time to contact Kate!
SnWnMe
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And I guess I'll ask Ms. Fredette for a rail swap
SnWnMe
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Anything from 38 Spl to 357. No problems. Recoil is K frame like with 357s.
That's good to know that the recoil is not too bad. I'm not sure what to expect since I don't have a way of shooting this gun in advance. I've already ordered it from budsgunshop so I can't wait to get it. In fact, this will be my first revolver that I have ever owned. I've shot some before and I only have semi-automatics.
SnWnMe
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That's a heckuva first wheelie to have. Congrats and let us know how you like her.
"That's good to know that the recoil is not too bad."
I just purchased one myself. Not sure how you define "too bad" but using .357 loads, there's plenty of recoil. Light gun = recoil. Physics is physics. Very mild using .38, but .357 is a solid punch in the hand as one should expect. I put 100rnd of .38 through it and 50rnds. 357 after that, and my hand was feeling it I can tell you. I am not recoil shy by any means, but don't be fooled into thinking this is a low recoil gun when shooting .357. It's all relative: ever shoot .357 through a scandium snubby? Now that hurts. I have put 1000rnds of .45 in one day through my Ti commander withoyt any problems with recoil in a combat handgun defense course I took.
Anyway, as expected, it's a tack driver of a revolver, and I really suck at double action revolver shooting, and all shots were in the 10 ring from 30ft shooting double action. I bet using optics and or the laser options would make it silly. I would like to even try some handgun hunting with it. Should be a great general house defense gun, but good luck finding a holster for it. Not sure how one would even carry it in the bush with optics and such on it. Anyone got any thoughts on that?
I just purchased one myself. Not sure how you define "too bad" but using .357 loads, there's plenty of recoil. Light gun = recoil. Physics is physics. Very mild using .38, but .357 is a solid punch in the hand as one should expect. I put 100rnd of .38 through it and 50rnds. 357 after that, and my hand was feeling it I can tell you. I am not recoil shy by any means, but don't be fooled into thinking this is a low recoil gun when shooting .357. It's all relative: ever shoot .357 through a scandium snubby? Now that hurts. I have put 1000rnds of .45 in one day through my Ti commander withoyt any problems with recoil in a combat handgun defense course I took.
Anyway, as expected, it's a tack driver of a revolver, and I really suck at double action revolver shooting, and all shots were in the 10 ring from 30ft shooting double action. I bet using optics and or the laser options would make it silly. I would like to even try some handgun hunting with it. Should be a great general house defense gun, but good luck finding a holster for it. Not sure how one would even carry it in the bush with optics and such on it. Anyone got any thoughts on that?
top rail concerns
After I bought my TRR8, I noticed that the front sight couldn't be seen with the top rail in place, but I've seen other TRR8's with the grooved rail like with the M&P. I called Jim Rae at the S&W Performance Center and he told me that the first TRR8's had the old rail without the sight groove, but the current production ones should all come with the grooved rail. He sent me the grooved rail free of charge. Just another case of excellent customer service from S&W.
As far as carrying it in the deer woods goes, I would think any shoulder holster built for 6" scoped revolvers should work.
I'd opt for the TRR8 for the reason of having the removable forward rail. It's fun to play with the laser on the range, but it' not real practical unless for home defense. On second thought, maybe that little extra weight up front could help the magnum recoil. Just my opinions. -Magnum
After I bought my TRR8, I noticed that the front sight couldn't be seen with the top rail in place, but I've seen other TRR8's with the grooved rail like with the M&P. I called Jim Rae at the S&W Performance Center and he told me that the first TRR8's had the old rail without the sight groove, but the current production ones should all come with the grooved rail. He sent me the grooved rail free of charge. Just another case of excellent customer service from S&W.
As far as carrying it in the deer woods goes, I would think any shoulder holster built for 6" scoped revolvers should work.
I'd opt for the TRR8 for the reason of having the removable forward rail. It's fun to play with the laser on the range, but it' not real practical unless for home defense. On second thought, maybe that little extra weight up front could help the magnum recoil. Just my opinions. -Magnum
SnWnMe
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We all take recoil differently as well. I don't like 30 caliber rifles and 12 ga shotguns. Most think there is nothing to shooting these things however.
Shawn Michael
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I am thinking of getting one...
but I am really buying it for home defense and I want the streamlight/laser on the front...but the activation switchs are so far away from you hand when you have your shooting platform that you have to take you hand off to turn on the light....the glock, it is just right in reach of the left thumb for a right hand shooter....ugh
but I am really buying it for home defense and I want the streamlight/laser on the front...but the activation switchs are so far away from you hand when you have your shooting platform that you have to take you hand off to turn on the light....the glock, it is just right in reach of the left thumb for a right hand shooter....ugh
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