My dream revolver is here :) (pics) UPDATED - BROKEN FIRING PIN!!!

[id64]

Well, finally. I got my S&W R8 today I was wanting this thing for almost a year and finally.... No range report yet, but pictures are up

 

[Daver_II]

Nice. I wouldn't mind one of those.

 

[GunGuy34]

nice but i would rather a 627.

 

[robin2y]

Neat! Is there a ball bearing or something in the crane on these things that locks up with the bottom of shroud instead of at the tip of ejector rod?
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[The Joe-Man]

Envy.

 

[Miaugi]

Sweet and I like the fact it holds 8 rounds.

 

[id64]

Yes

Neat! Is there a ball bearing or something in the crane on these things that locks up with the bottom of shroud instead of at the tip of ejector rod?
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[Silveragent]

had my eye on one of these for some time.. wait..is that my birthday coming up?

 

[sewktbk]

I can certainly understand why this would be your dream revolver. Fine piece of metal right there.

 

[JohnnyMac]

Very nice. I love those wheel guns, especially with 8 rounds in a moonclip!

 

[silverfoxdj]

Extremely nice I can see a Smith in my future..congrats

 

[Becks357]

is that built on a N Frame?

 

[stralia]

I sold mine and regret it daily. SIGH...Keeping an eye out for another.

 

[Saryet]

That is THE gun that made me like revolvers and I had a chance to fire one recently. I will be buying one in the future as well. Congrats on an awesome purchase!

-Saryet, out!-

 

[johNTO]

Nice score! I'll be looking out for that bada$$ revolver @ Target Sports…..
S&W moon-clip revolvers rock! Love mine

 

[id64]

Nice score! I'll be looking out for that bada$$ revolver @ Target Sports…..
S&W moon-clip revolvers rock! Love mine

When? They have one in stock now?

 

[Harry Callahan]

is that built on a N Frame?

Yes it is. Scandium alloy N frame w/ stainless steel cylinder.

 

[Trinimon]

Saaaweeeet! Congrats. Definitely a S&W wheel gun in my future.

 

[curseyou]

I love the idea. Only two things stop me from buying one:

1 my wife
2 my wallet


Lol seriously my two concerns are the stainless steel flap on the frame near the firing round of the cylinder. This is a premi7m gun with premium design and price. This little flap serves a purpose (flame cutting on scandium allow frames) but it just feels underengineered. It is not a complaint just an aesthetic hangup I have. I love S&W functionality but I'm addicted to Rugers overbuilds.

The second item is the lack of support for speedloaders, holsters and the size of the cylinder as a whole. 8 rounds makes the profile much bigger which is why the frame went from steel to scandium.

I've got time to wait to see how these things pan out. The is the gun that may convince me to get yet another .357 instead of going .44 or 10mm.

P.S great photos. I love it when people make such georgeous pic.

 

[motoman]

Nice!!