Any help would be appreciated

OntheFrontLines · July 25, 2012, 03:30 AM

Hello all,
I'm from California and I'm currently in a wait period for one of these:

Smith & Wesson TRR8!
On August 2nd, I'll pick her up and she'll be all mine.
I've done my fair share of research and drooled over this gun a long time. Finally!
I just wanted to see if any owners or previous owners of this fine wheel gun have any "need to know"s for me.
Thanks in advance.
-FrntLines

bds32 · July 25, 2012, 08:09 AM

I do not have this revolver but something very close, a model 627pc 8 shot.

It will shoot with or without moonclips

Best moonclips I know of are Hearthco.

A de-mooner tool is very useful.

Production holsters are almost non existent for 5 inch n frames. You can have a good custom holster made for less than $100.

If your front sight is interchangeable, there are some good options available at reasonable cost. I use xss big dot front night sight.

Bob Wright · July 26, 2012, 10:31 AM

First thing I'd do is look for a pair of walnut or rosewood grips. Can't abide those rubber handgrips.

Bob Wright

OntheFrontLines · August 8, 2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bds32

I do not have this revolver but something very close, a model 627pc 8 shot.

It will shoot with or without moonclips

Best moonclips I know of are Hearthco.

A de-mooner tool is very useful.

Production holsters are almost non existent for 5 inch n frames. You can have a good custom holster made for less than $100.

If your front sight is interchangeable, there are some good options available at reasonable cost. I use xss big dot front night sight.

Gonna check out Hearthco, and I have a custom holster in mind already; I wish it was under a hundred bucks.
The front sight is interchangeable I believe, but I'm really diggin the gold bead that rides up front for now.
Thanks
-FrntLines

OntheFrontLines · August 8, 2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Wright

First thing I'd do is look for a pair of walnut or rosewood grips. Can't abide those rubber handgrips.

Bob Wright

I've seen a few with the wood. I prefer the rubber.

Redhawk5.5+P+ · August 9, 2012, 10:54 AM

Own an R8, buy one, own one, it's an $1000+ gun, cost? I paid for NEW $1400 GUN FOR $1100 TAKE HOME.

Recoil is not so bad for a huge light weight gun.

Webleymkv · August 9, 2012, 11:36 AM

If you prefer speed loaders to moonclips, you can get them from both Maxfire and Five Star to fit your revolver. Between the two, I'd prefer the Five Stars myself as the Maxfires, in my experience don't retain the cartridge particularly well.

540mope · August 13, 2012, 06:33 AM

there's a few $65 leather holsters for 5" PCs on this page.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...4_757837_image

July 25, 2012, 03:30 AM	#1
OntheFrontLines Junior Member Join Date: November 15, 2011 Posts: 8	Any help would be appreciated Hello all, I'm from California and I'm currently in a wait period for one of these: Smith & Wesson TRR8! On August 2nd, I'll pick her up and she'll be all mine. I've done my fair share of research and drooled over this gun a long time. Finally! I just wanted to see if any owners or previous owners of this fine wheel gun have any "need to know"s for me. Thanks in advance. -FrntLines

August 9, 2012, 11:36 AM	#7
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,415	If you prefer speed loaders to moonclips, you can get them from both Maxfire and Five Star to fit your revolver. Between the two, I'd prefer the Five Stars myself as the Maxfires, in my experience don't retain the cartridge particularly well. __________________ Smith, and Wesson, and Me. -H. Callahan Well waddaya know, one buwwet weft! -E. Fudd All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures. -J. Caesar

July 25, 2012, 08:09 AM	#2
bds32 Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 481	I do not have this revolver but something very close, a model 627pc 8 shot. It will shoot with or without moonclips Best moonclips I know of are Hearthco. A de-mooner tool is very useful. Production holsters are almost non existent for 5 inch n frames. You can have a good custom holster made for less than $100. If your front sight is interchangeable, there are some good options available at reasonable cost. I use xss big dot front night sight.

July 26, 2012, 10:31 AM	#3
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 1,250	First thing I'd do is look for a pair of walnut or rosewood grips. Can't abide those rubber handgrips. Bob Wright

August 9, 2012, 10:54 AM	#6
Redhawk5.5+P+ Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2012 Location: NV Posts: 743	Own an R8, buy one, own one, it's an $1000+ gun, cost? I paid for NEW $1400 GUN FOR $1100 TAKE HOME. Recoil is not so bad for a huge light weight gun.

August 13, 2012, 06:33 AM	#8
540mope Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Location: yonder Posts: 321	there's a few $65 leather holsters for 5" PCs on this page. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...4_757837_image