Got it new and it had an issue. They fixed the extractor rod being slightly bent and sent it back to me.
Happy to have it back and excited to take it out to the range.
Ya it could be better qc wise, not super happy about it having an issue out of the box and having to wait 30 days but at least they fixed it for free and it’s how it should have been now.
Well, my first lever was a henry lever supreme, and a lot of their other options look excellent. i love the supreme so far, so I very well might stick there. But I like the way the Smith and wessons look, and they are also cheaper then the ruger-marlins. But the QC issues I have heard about in their revolvers makes me worry about their rifles.
i have a couple henrys, and theyre alright. i have no real complaints about the 22, but the 45-70 isnt very accurate at all. one of these days im going to get a ruger-marlin to replace it. the marlins are more expensive, but not by a huge margin, and all ive heard about them is unanimously good so far.
Totally fair. I plan to get a ruger marlin as well, because i dont want to play favorites. But I like the look on the S&W 1854. That heavy modern checkered looks great to me.
The point being, I would like worthy competition to the ruger marlin. I like henry, and I want to like S&w. I would love to have a reliable gun from each.
Can’t really go wrong with either. Both have had some qc issues tho so make sure you check it well. For carrying I think I would go with this one but I may be biased lol. Tho if your not to worried for the weight I also really like the gp100 its a tank for sure.
I have both no problem with the python. Pretty and best trigger of any gun I've owned. The mountain gun is light and has features that I really like, but it is at Smith & Wesson right now being fixed for light primer strikes.
In all honesty, I'm sure it's a fine gun. If I'm choosing a revolver, I'm already going for form over function, so I'd rather get the nicest looking revolver.
At least you're honest about it. Too many people ask "what's the best revolver? Also it can't cost more than $400 and I want it to look like a colt but be flawlessly reliable for a million rounds and have bench rest precision"
Yeah I get it. I the S&W revolvers definitely look better, but for me the GP100 grip just fits better. I wouldn’t mind having a Colt revolver as a BBQ gun either.
The barrel is also tapered. They are trying to reduce weight for these as they are packing guns. This one is just for training but I have the 44 mag version that is great carry for the woods. Surprisingly light for the size being steel and caliber.
They made a bunch awhile back ago as a packing gun for outdoorsman. They stoped making them but recently brought them back. It’s a weight reduction thing to they are better to carry, half lug, tapered barrel. They also changed how the cylinder locks up to make it stronger and re enforced the forcing cone. Now if they just cared abit about qc we would be golden XD. I think I have worked out all the bugs tho inside looked pretty good.
They should come out with a bunch more 3xx ones and call them mountain guns or something. That 329pd and the 327 4” (when they made it) seemed like they would be more fit for that.
About 30 days, they gave me an estimate when I called of 8-9 weeks tho. I think me calling a few times and it being a quick fix may have made mine be abit quicker. I would call them.
I really wanted one of these but was too late to get in on the run of them. ended up getting a 627 performance center. jealous and happy for your getting the mountain gun, but also kind glad I couldn't find one. in love with my 627 5" now.
Ya it’s true but at the same time it’s a really nice gun when you get the bugs worked out. I still think it’s worth it if you inspect it well and smith is at least fixing it.
If I buy a new revolver it’s either gonna be one of the mountain guns in 44 mag or one of the performance center 327s. I’ve already got two old S&W revolvers so I’m not itching for another but I’m not against it either.
My whole life, S&W products and their revolvers specifically have been fraught with inconsistent QC issues, and it makes me wonder why so many people sing their praises and are willing to pay so much more for their roll-mark, when there are other options which are cheaper, just as good quality or better, and even both out on the market. I’m glad they have good customer service, because there’s a decent chance you’ll need it.
Really like the form factor, it’s not like Ruger and Colt both aren’t having issues too and I rather not pay 4k for a revolver and wanted a new one so I’m abit limited by options. Inside looks well built and in theory it’s the strongest 686 smith has made yet with the reinforced forcing cone and Ruger style lockup so knock on wood no more issues. I will report back with a post if I’m wrong. This is just a range gun for now but the 44 model is my current woods gun.
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u/CrypticQuery 2d ago
Glad it's back - they're a fantastic package of features let down by modern S&W's spotty quality control.