325 TR Range report

Venom1956 · March 19, 2018, 10:40 AM

Took my new 325 Thunder Ranch out sat to try out my new Altamont grips which were disappointing ( still to thin) and give the revolver a work out.

The gun shot great... until it didn't. After about 75 rounds my barrel shroud loosened up to the point where I can move it side to side by hand.

Looks like is a simple wrench fix like my DW revolvers barrel nut to tighten it down anyone have to do this also? I didn't see a wrench in the box but it could've got lost.

I am really striking out lately with my smiths

I got a M&P 10 i need to send in for a simple gas tube because they won't mail me one. Something happened to my 929 cylinder after a range day (erosion or corrosion its brown on titanium) Now this poor guy, LOL smith customer service reps just great me by name when I call.

Think ill need to bite the bullet and mail them all in.

MrBorland · March 19, 2018, 11:00 AM

The S&W 2-piece barrels I've generally seen require a mandrel inserted into the barrel and a trip back to S&W. These 2-piece barrels, though, look like they do indeed use a nut. Looks like the tool is available, too, and if I'm reading between the lines correctly, might not be a bad tool to buy if you're going to shoot your 325 frequently.

http://www.dlsports.com/sandw_barrel_wrench.html
Shooters who have experienced the loosening of their S&W barrel nut on their revolvers with two piece barrels, such as the light weight 45 ACP revolvers, will already know the need for a compatable barrel wrench to re-tighten the problem.
(Keep in mind the front nut has a reverse thread)

Venom1956 · March 20, 2018, 02:13 AM

Thank you. I will check that wrench out. Exactly what I was looking for.

March 19, 2018, 10:40 AM	#1
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	325 TR Range report Took my new 325 Thunder Ranch out sat to try out my new Altamont grips which were disappointing ( still to thin) and give the revolver a work out. The gun shot great... until it didn't. After about 75 rounds my barrel shroud loosened up to the point where I can move it side to side by hand. Looks like is a simple wrench fix like my DW revolvers barrel nut to tighten it down anyone have to do this also? I didn't see a wrench in the box but it could've got lost. I am really striking out lately with my smiths I got a M&P 10 i need to send in for a simple gas tube because they won't mail me one. Something happened to my 929 cylinder after a range day (erosion or corrosion its brown on titanium) Now this poor guy, LOL smith customer service reps just great me by name when I call. Think ill need to bite the bullet and mail them all in. __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

March 20, 2018, 02:13 AM	#3
Venom1956 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2008 Location: WI Posts: 3,656	Thank you. I will check that wrench out. Exactly what I was looking for. __________________ E-Shock rounds are engineered to expend maximum energy into soft targets, turning the density mass into an expanding rotational cone of NyTrilium matrix particles, causing neurological collapse to the central nervous system.- Yeah I can do that. I guarantee you will know it if a bicyclist hits your house going 1000 mph. -Smaug

March 19, 2018, 11:00 AM	#2
MrBorland Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,614	The S&W 2-piece barrels I've generally seen require a mandrel inserted into the barrel and a trip back to S&W. These 2-piece barrels, though, look like they do indeed use a nut. Looks like the tool is available, too, and if I'm reading between the lines correctly, might not be a bad tool to buy if you're going to shoot your 325 frequently. http://www.dlsports.com/sandw_barrel_wrench.html Shooters who have experienced the loosening of their S&W barrel nut on their revolvers with two piece barrels, such as the light weight 45 ACP revolvers, will already know the need for a compatable barrel wrench to re-tighten the problem. (Keep in mind the front nut has a reverse thread)