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<blockquote data-quote="swampratt" data-source="post: 3837053" data-attributes="member: 15054"><p>I must get Lemons or maybe I am too picky.</p><p>My S&W L frame 686 Talo with 7" barrel had a pinch in the barrel where the barrel is in the frame.</p><p>Google that and it is a common issue.</p><p></p><p>Shooting cast bullets and you slug the bore and find at the frame the bullet gets hard to press through.</p><p>After Fire lapping the barrel that restriction is gone.</p><p></p><p>Accuracy with cast bullets is excellent now.</p><p>Would I suggest someone buy one--- NO.</p><p>Not unless you wish to work it over or just shoot jacketed loads and do not care so much about accuracy.</p><p></p><p>Ruger New Model Blackhawk Bisely 45 colt I had got the same treatment as the barrel was smaller at the frame. Google that and seems they are all that way.</p><p>The Ruger cylinder throats were all over the place also. Unacceptable.</p><p></p><p>If it was my money and I was trying to decide between the 2 you posted I would get the Python</p><p>and cross my fingers and hope it is not like my other recent revolver purchases.</p><p></p><p>I know why many can't get cast bullets to group and give up and just shoot jacketed.</p><p></p><p>My other 357 is German made HW357 6" and no restriction where barrel meets the frame and all cylinders are exactly the same diameter.</p><p>I really expected at least that level of craftsmanship from Ruger or S&W.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="swampratt, post: 3837053, member: 15054"] I must get Lemons or maybe I am too picky. My S&W L frame 686 Talo with 7" barrel had a pinch in the barrel where the barrel is in the frame. Google that and it is a common issue. Shooting cast bullets and you slug the bore and find at the frame the bullet gets hard to press through. After Fire lapping the barrel that restriction is gone. Accuracy with cast bullets is excellent now. Would I suggest someone buy one--- NO. Not unless you wish to work it over or just shoot jacketed loads and do not care so much about accuracy. Ruger New Model Blackhawk Bisely 45 colt I had got the same treatment as the barrel was smaller at the frame. Google that and seems they are all that way. The Ruger cylinder throats were all over the place also. Unacceptable. If it was my money and I was trying to decide between the 2 you posted I would get the Python and cross my fingers and hope it is not like my other recent revolver purchases. I know why many can't get cast bullets to group and give up and just shoot jacketed. My other 357 is German made HW357 6" and no restriction where barrel meets the frame and all cylinders are exactly the same diameter. I really expected at least that level of craftsmanship from Ruger or S&W. [/QUOTE]
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