Here's the experiment I need feedback on. This is for those of you who have Smith and Wesson revolvers which have a flat rib running along the top of the barrel.
Grab your gun, a level and some books, or a vise, or what you can to prop the gun up on a sturdy table top as if it were being held in the hand. Lay the level along the topstrap of the revolver and note the bubble's position. Now lay the level on the flat rib on the barrel. How closely are they lined up?
A month or so ago I recieved my new 4" S&W 686+ which shot to the left big time. I sent it in for repairs and they seriously over tightened the barrel. I sent it back and it arived with a new barrel that is tightened just slightly too much to the left. I'm wondering if this is a normal thing with Smiths or revolvers in general or if I need to send it back yet again.
Incendently, they returned it with a 25 yard target fired from a ransom rest. 14 rounds in 1.3".
Grab your gun, a level and some books, or a vise, or what you can to prop the gun up on a sturdy table top as if it were being held in the hand. Lay the level along the topstrap of the revolver and note the bubble's position. Now lay the level on the flat rib on the barrel. How closely are they lined up?
A month or so ago I recieved my new 4" S&W 686+ which shot to the left big time. I sent it in for repairs and they seriously over tightened the barrel. I sent it back and it arived with a new barrel that is tightened just slightly too much to the left. I'm wondering if this is a normal thing with Smiths or revolvers in general or if I need to send it back yet again.
Incendently, they returned it with a 25 yard target fired from a ransom rest. 14 rounds in 1.3".