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Hi, can anyone tell me about the S&W R8 revolver?

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MindSight88 wrote:Hi, can anyone tell me about the S&W R8 revolver?

You might need to be more specific.

Imagine going on a local forum asking for people’s experience with something and being told to basically f*** off and google it..... what a great ambassador.... smh



I don’t have any experience with the r8 but I do have a pc 929. If you absolutely need/want a tactical high capacity revolver the r8 seems to fit the bill. Don’t expect a great trigger out of the box even with the performance center model. Trigger will need some work.. but it should be a good revolver.

Bessy wrote:Imagine going on a local forum asking for people’s experience with something and being told to basically f*** off and google it..... what a great ambassador.... smh



I don’t have any experience with the r8 but I do have a pc 929. If you absolutely need/want a tactical high capacity revolver the r8 seems to fit the bill. Don’t expect a great trigger out of the box even with the performance center model. Trigger will need some work.. but it should be a good revolver.

What is his question?

I can think of a few.

1) Have you heard of the R8?
2) What is the R8?
3) What is folks opinion of the R8?
4) How does the R8 function?

Holland&Holland wrote:

Bessy wrote:Imagine going on a local forum asking for people’s experience with something and being told to basically f*** off and google it..... what a great ambassador.... smh



I don’t have any experience with the r8 but I do have a pc 929. If you absolutely need/want a tactical high capacity revolver the r8 seems to fit the bill. Don’t expect a great trigger out of the box even with the performance center model. Trigger will need some work.. but it should be a good revolver.

What is his question?

I can think of a few.

1) Have you heard of the R8?
2) What is the R8?
3) What is folks opinion of the R8?
4) How does the R8 function?

That comment wasn’t directed at you h&h

Bessy wrote:That comment wasn’t directed at you h&h

But he hit the nail on the head. "What is his question?"

Seems like we've gotten a lot of new members lately who ask a question and are never heard from again.

I agree. Still not sure what the intention would be? Test the reaction time of response to see how active the site is? Make a list for the Blue Helmet Collection team?

Headscratcher.

grimbeaver wrote:

Bessy wrote:That comment wasn’t directed at you h&h

But he hit the nail on the head. "What is his question?"

Seemed like a simple “yes” or “no” question to me...

Erud wrote:

grimbeaver wrote:

Bessy wrote:That comment wasn’t directed at you h&h

But he hit the nail on the head. "What is his question?"

Seemed like a simple “yes” or “no” question to me...

Then I will answer the original question.

No.

I would have to agree.

Sorry folks, I've been busy. Thank you for all your responses. I've been a Semi-auto guy my whole life, started with the Beretta 92 FS after the Navy, landed on the S&W M&P as my consistent carry firearm. Not sure why, always wanted a revolver. Maybe it's because of Clint Eastwood movies, I dunno. The grip will take some getting used to. But I was looking at the S&W R8 because I like the capacity, the look of the gun, generally. Apparently it was made to be a SWAT revolver, so I presume it is made well and sturdy.

My questions are:
Any known issues with firing pin breaking (assuming I don't dry fire the gun).
Does anyone have any experience with the gun and have had any issues?
Any parts break easily?
Is maintenance straight forward?
Any recommendations on oil?
Any trigger issues?

I suppose YouTube is a good place to review any gun.

Thank you for your time and expertise.

My wife is a first time shooter, and is "not really a gun person". I don't want to scare her or force her to go shooting.

Any suggestions on:
How do I ease her into the idea of shooting?

What gun should I start her with, and caliber?

Thanks!