***this is the heat!!******
- Thread starter TDC
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Lets see, NYPD carried revolvers for 100 plus years and never had a FTF in any gun fight, they now carry Smiths, Glocks and Sigs,........ well nuf said.
I would carry one of these in a second, maybe the revolver can make a come back with items like this Smith.
I would carry one of these in a second, maybe the revolver can make a come back with items like this Smith.
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- Western BC
I don't know much about revolvers. I am told you can change out the barrel with the TRR8/R8 series. The TRR8 also has removable rails, with the R8 the fore rail is integrated into the design. That is the difference between the two models. Prices have ranged from $1349 to $1499 so far.
rofl!!!i prefer this model
Revolvers are not immune to failure but I don't see the problem with having accessory mounting options for optics, lights and lasers.
I like options it means I get to decide what I want to use.
TDC is not the first person online to feel this way about this model. I'd say half the people out there with an opinion feel the same and many don't like rails on semi's either but to me it's just another option and the user can decide whether or not to use it.
I like options it means I get to decide what I want to use.
TDC is not the first person online to feel this way about this model. I'd say half the people out there with an opinion feel the same and many don't like rails on semi's either but to me it's just another option and the user can decide whether or not to use it.
For self defense I would always take a quality auto over a revolver, but that doesn't mean there is never a reason to have a railed revolver.
The best application I can think of is wilderness defence, exactly as Camp Cook has described. A big bore revolver with a light and maybe even a T1 would be a smart handgun if you were spending a lot of time in grizzly country.
9mm glocks are terrific and all but they are not the only useful handgun ever built. As the guy I quote in my sig has pointed out, what is best is entirely dependent on your likely engagement scenarios. And very, very few people would know better than him.
The best application I can think of is wilderness defence, exactly as Camp Cook has described. A big bore revolver with a light and maybe even a T1 would be a smart handgun if you were spending a lot of time in grizzly country.
9mm glocks are terrific and all but they are not the only useful handgun ever built. As the guy I quote in my sig has pointed out, what is best is entirely dependent on your likely engagement scenarios. And very, very few people would know better than him.
Actually, I'm in the market for an M&P R8 (Prefered) or 327 RR8 but it will be for ICORE competition (www.icore.org). I plan on feeding it .38 Colt Short handloads at 120+ PF. I'm also considering swapping out the cylinder for one made of Titanium. Should be a pretty sweet shooter.
Hokus Grey
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- Somewhere between "WTF?" and "FTW!".
I like 'em!
We've imported the 327 TRR8 Performance Center. Actually, we were the first to bring them to Canada a couple years ago. We haven't had one in a while though.
As with all S&W performance center, they are very sweet revolvers.
K.O.
As with all S&W performance center, they are very sweet revolvers.
K.O.
The revolver itself comes with the top and bottom rail... you could put anything on it, like the pic.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...angId=-1&parent_category_rn=15706&isFirearm=Y
I actually like that
S&W PC revolvers
While a very different beast, I have a 627 PC V-Comp. The single action trigger is as good as they get. Even in DA, the pull is the best I have experienced. The weighted barrel coupled with the comp make it the sweetest 357 most have ever shot. My only complaint is the front sight which I would like to change but for some reason, S&W used a dovetail and so far I can't find 3rd party replacements.
Here it is with Nill grips. I have several other sets including Jerry Miceluk's
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab203/hercster44/Black#####NewDress.jpg
While a very different beast, I have a 627 PC V-Comp. The single action trigger is as good as they get. Even in DA, the pull is the best I have experienced. The weighted barrel coupled with the comp make it the sweetest 357 most have ever shot. My only complaint is the front sight which I would like to change but for some reason, S&W used a dovetail and so far I can't find 3rd party replacements.
Here it is with Nill grips. I have several other sets including Jerry Miceluk's
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab203/hercster44/Black#####NewDress.jpg
Jerry M
My gun came with the standard wood grips and a Hogue one piece in the usual rubber neither of which suited me. I've learned that finger grooves are not a good idea for several reasons. I bought the Nills based on appearance and they are beautiful. Then I bought and watched Jerry's DVD set. He took 14 years to perfect his grip design and he explains why. As soon as I mounted them, I understood. The grips automatically position my hands in the high grip he recommends and the smooth long design gives you remarkable control. Jerry knows what he talks about and proves it every day.
My gun came with the standard wood grips and a Hogue one piece in the usual rubber neither of which suited me. I've learned that finger grooves are not a good idea for several reasons. I bought the Nills based on appearance and they are beautiful. Then I bought and watched Jerry's DVD set. He took 14 years to perfect his grip design and he explains why. As soon as I mounted them, I understood. The grips automatically position my hands in the high grip he recommends and the smooth long design gives you remarkable control. Jerry knows what he talks about and proves it every day.
Frozen Snake
Regular
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I am not sure I would ever mount a light on the revolver, but I do like the look and the 8 round cylinder. That being said it is a nice option to have the rail since if you needed to, you do have the option to mount a light or laser.
