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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
By John from USA on 2011-08-06 12:18:39 Things I liked:It has some nice weight to it. It's also every bit a true revolver since the entire clip does in fact advance as you shoot. It also fires double and single action. I was hoping for a metal frame but can't complain since it's the only bb revolver i know about on the market. Wnt accuracy at a distance, it has a place under the barrel for a laser.Things I would have changed:The loafing directions are a bit in conflict. To put the gun on safe you pull the safety to the rear. To load you push the safety forward past fire. The direcions state to put the gun on safe then load. This physically can't be done. If you put it on safe you can't load it. What others should know:The m&p stands for military and police, but I can't see a military or police force that would use a revolver over a 9mm semi-auto. This seems more like a home defense type of gun since it does require frequent reloads. |  |
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
By lentil from USA on 2012-03-23 07:30:32 Things I liked:Not muchThings I would have changed:All plastic internals resulting in heavy, rough and gritty movement from cylinder, hammer and trigger. Single action pull is 10-11 lbs; about the same in double action. Feels nothing like a real revolver in either heft or action. What others should know:The Crossman 357W is far superior to the MP R8 (both in feel and function) and is almost half the price. |
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- Things I liked:i LIKE THE LOOK AND FEEL SEEMS TO BE MADE VERY WELL HAS GOOD WEIGHT LOADING BBs IS A SNAP AND I LIKE THE FACT THE GRIPS STAY ON THE GUN WHEN CHANGEING THE cO2 ACCURACY WAS VERY GOOD AT 20 FEET YOR NOT GONNS SHOOT GREAT GROUPS BUT I HIT A SODA CAN EVERY TIME AT 20 FEET THE CYLINDER POPS OUT LIKE THE REAL GUN DOUBLE AND SINGLE ACTION IS GREAT AND TRIGGER PULL IS GOOD THE REAR SIGHT ADJUSTS FOR WINDAGE POWER IN VERY GOOD I ONLY HAD IT A FEW DAYS SO DID NOT GET A SHOT COUNT BUT SEEMS I WAS SHOOTING FOR A GOOD WILE BEFORE THE BBs STARTED TO DROP
Things I would have changed:NOT A THING MAYBE MAKE THE REAR SIGHT FULLY ADJUSTABLE HOT JUST WINDAGE BUT I CAN DEAL WITH IT.
What others should know:VERY GOOD GUN FOR THE MONEY SO GO OUT AND GET ONE - Things I liked:I dont own the real S&W r8 but this gun has got the feel and looks of the real deal that i see advertised.I love owning a wheel gun that i can use for practice shooting.Good sights. The grip is not over sized feels good in my small hands
Things I would have changed:a spare bb clip would would be helpful
What others should know:good service I recieved my order 3 days after placing my order This product is at best made up of polymor plastic material. also the trigger pull is stiff but manageable GO GET ONE! - Things I liked:Good weight and feel. Well constructed.
Things I would have changed:This would make a far better pellet gun as steel BBs have little penetration and ricochet in all directions given the low fps from a weak seal (use cardboard for a backstop). Pellets would have a higher fps due to a tight seal thus penetrate better and not ricochet as they'd flatten on impact. The trigger is so heavy that rounds go left or right depending on which hand you favor. The pull needs a LOT of lightening. Oddly enough the double-action is smoother
What others should know:At 7-10 feet with paper targets on cardboad using double action it's good for skill sharpening. - Things I liked:Excellent heft and good value in its category.
Things I would have changed:The looks are impressive - but of course, in this range of prices, it's an all-plastic affair, so although it's >, to a degree, it is. It will not happen, but one can still dream of how magnificent a metal version would have been. - Things I liked:the power is good it shoot well accuracy is prety good
Things I would have changed:is abut 90% plastic makeking it look moor like a toy.
What others should know:not bad for the price it up to you. - Things I liked:It has some nice weight to it. It's also every bit a true revolver since the entire clip does in fact advance as you shoot. It also fires double and single action. I was hoping for a metal frame but can't complain since it's the only bb revolver i know about on the market. Wnt accuracy at a distance, it has a place under the barrel for a laser.
Things I would have changed:The loafing directions are a bit in conflict. To put the gun on safe you pull the safety to the rear. To load you push the safety forward past fire. The direcions state to put the gun on safe then load. This physically can't be done. If you put it on safe you can't load it.
What others should know:The m&p stands for military and police, but I can't see a military or police force that would use a revolver over a 9mm semi-auto. This seems more like a home defense type of gun since it does require frequent reloads.CommentsBy james from USA on 2011-09-08 2 
actually crosman has a pellet revolver that i own it's the crosman 357 haven't had one problem yet and it's a 10 shot and co2 lasts a long time at least 140 rounds to 180By Edith from USA on 2011-09-06 1 Thanks for letting us know the manual is incorrect. Umarex sent a replacement manual with correct info. You can download it from this page. - Things I liked:The looks and the concept. At a short distance this is a really cool looking pistol I had high hopes until I opened the package and used the gun. I do have to say even with the cheap build the trigger was decent on this gun but the poor build quality makes me wonder how long it would last.
Things I would have changed:The overall build quality is not up to par with other Umarex licensed pistols. There is very little metal on this gun it is a lot lighter than it looks. Mine came with the rear sight almost unattached from the gun and the sight adjustment screw was all buggered up from the factory. This gun really worries me is this the direction the Umarex pistols are heading if so it's not a good one. I did not expect the quality of some of my other higher end Umarex guns but I have other low cost Umarex pistols that are much much nicer for example Colt Defender, Beretta Elite II, Makorov, H&K USP these all cost less and are much better made than the S&W. Also come on Umarex it's and 8 shot bb revolver and you can only give me 1 clip that could not cost more than a quarter to make. Accuracy of this gun was average at best for a bb pistol none of them are that great other than my Beretta Elite II but this S&W ranks down toward the bottom.
What others should know:I had this gun pre-ordered for over 2 months and was really had high hopes. Those hopes quickly faded when I started to play with the gun and see how cheaply it is made. If this is the next wave of Umarex pistols I am going to get on the hunt for some older models on the Pre-Owned market. I was really surprised that S&W would license this product it kinda shows me that even the better companies will sell out for a price. I do want to thank Pyramyd for there customer service and return policy. I did learn a lesson wait for some reviews and don't be the test pilot your subject to crash and burn. Tim A.CommentsBy John from USA on 2011-11-01 0 I have both guns. I figure them both equal in quality. That's not saying much sinse there is more plastic than metal to both.By james from USA on 2011-09-08 0 if you really want a pellet revolver that can also fire bbs look at the crosman 357 it's about 44.95 and it's worth the money i have had mine for 2 years and it works great no problems yet you can get 140 to 180 shots from the co2 cartridge - Things I liked:i jost gat my today it shot very well an it prety powerfull
Things I would have changed:it abot 90% plastic moor matel needit
What others should know:is not a bad gun for $69 - Things I liked:Double and single action. Swing out cylinder. Accuracy: I had to make a couple of adjustments on the elevation but once done I kept a two inch group at 30 feet.
Things I would have changed:An all steel construction would've been great, but I didn't buy this so much as a replica as to just have a revolver type handgun to go with my collection. You can buy heavier steel guns, but it'll cost you a lot more.
What others should know:I went through the police academy in the fall of 1980, became certified and went to work for a small PD in Michigan. My first duty weapon was a Smith and Wesson model 15-2 - .38 revolver. This gun brings back memories of that weapon. It's just a lot of fun to shoot. - 12
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:5 5.0
Accuracy:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:nothing,I do hope they make the clips that you can get extra of.
What others should know:something I'm looking for in this line,is way they can't make a single action western style gun like these. i'm a fast draw nut,i have the crossmen and daisys that were made years ago,this smith is good,make SAA this way. thanks.