Smith & Wesson Performance Center® MODEL 36 Field Ethos™ DAO

[Enthused]

I am sucker for these things. I already have a Model 36, but this one is a bit more CCW focused and with a PC trigger job. Looks like a solid little daily carry.

Now we wait and see if this thing ever makes the CA roster...

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/performance-center-model-36-field-ethos-dao

 

[M_N04H]

How's the QC for S&W these days?

 

[ShootFirstFirster]

How's the QC for S&W these days?

Not good. But if you can get to a decent sized shop and have the pick of the litter so to say you can get a cosmetically good one. Range trip will vett everything else.

I have a UC that turned out to be amazing but I also picked from a lot of 10.

 

[M_N04H]

Not good. But if you can get to a decent sized shop and have the pick of the litter so to say you can get a cosmetically good one. Range trip will vett everything else.

I have a UC that turned out to be amazing but I also picked from a lot of 10.

That's disappointing

 

[Smittty]

Not good. But if you can get to a decent sized shop and have the pick of the litter so to say you can get a cosmetically good one. Range trip will vett everything else.

I have a UC that turned out to be amazing but I also picked from a lot of 10.

Rifle gear limited my hand picking to three and I know they had at least 10 of that item.

I left 95% satisfied.

 

[Deleted member 34131]

Not good. But if you can get to a decent sized shop and have the pick of the litter so to say you can get a cosmetically good one. Range trip will vett everything else.

I have a UC that turned out to be amazing but I also picked from a lot of 10.

This is why I'm afraid to get into Wheel Guns the QC consistency is ass from what I read in all manufactures and me lacking knowledge what to look for doesn't help. In SoCal revolver experts/smith are almost non-existent and the whole parts bs holds me back from wanting to learn to do it myself... Only thing gives me hope are SA Revolvers.

 

[ShootFirstFirster]

Rifle gear limited my hand picking to three and I know they had at least 10 of that item.

I left 95% satisfied.

This is why I'm afraid to get into Wheel Guns the QC consistency is ass from what I read in all manufactures and me lacking knowledge what to look for doesn't help. In SoCal revolver experts/smith are almost non-existent and the whole parts bs holds me back from wanting to learn to do it myself... Only thing gives me hope are SA Revolvers.

A ruger gp100 is hard to beat man. Literal toyota pick-up

 

[Scubabugdiver]

I just picked up this 627 PC last week. So far she runs like a SInger sewing machine. Couldn’t be happier.

 

[Deleted member 34131]

A ruger gp100 is hard to beat man. Literal toyota pick-up

Then I’m considering a 22lr just because I want that DA discipline and manipulation that SA doesn’t get you, plus 22 is cheaper than .38/.357. I hear that the sp101 triggers are heavier than the gp100 is this true?

 

[AR15barrels]

In SoCal revolver experts/smith are almost non-existent

I work on revolvers.

 

[Smittty]

This is why I'm afraid to get into Wheel Guns the QC consistency is ass from what I read in all manufactures and me lacking knowledge what to look for doesn't help. In SoCal revolver experts/smith are almost non-existent and the whole parts bs holds me back from wanting to learn to do it myself... Only thing gives me hope are SA Revolvers.

Every place I ordered from let me inspect before dros'ing it and I did reject a Kimber. I like the size and shape but it's lock-up was defective.

A revolver that impressed me was the Executive 856. It's still one of my favorite guns and it got me to think taurus was ok then I bought one of their other models and had to send it in which turned into 1.5 year wait for a replacement.

I just dros'd a different model instead of that one, and this one is their new Deputy in 45 colt. The lock-up is excellent, not a hint of play in any direction, it passed my inspection so I thought I'd give it a try and I pick it up in about a week.

My worst experience was with Ruger. Everyone says they're built like tanks, well exactly half the rugers I bought in my lifetime had to go back for repair or replacement. I still buy them, I just know there's 50/50 chance that I'd be dealing with their cs dept.

Inspect before buying and if you order, make sure you have the option to reject it with a full refund. Davidsons Gallery of Guns is good for this, as is KYGunCo.