S & W M & P R8: 8 x .357/.38 +P , 5", Picatinny, scopable

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Today I read a magazine article about a good looking wheelgun from Smith and Wesson.
It's called the R8 (remember it by "Round Count = 8").

This is an M & P series revolver with a 5" barrel, 8 rounds of .357 Magnum/.38 Special +P, a Picatinny rail on the
bottom of the barrel, and the ability to remove 4 screws in order to put a scope on the top. Trigger pull in lbs.
is unknown.

The engineers enabled the owner to attach a scope to the top without having to remove the iron sights.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... rrorView_Y

The R8 a great looking revolver with 8 rounds instead of 5/6, but at $1289 list price, they may not move that many.

Taurus offers a 7 shot, .357 pistol, for those who might be interested in a revolver > 5 rounds, but
at a more affordable price point. Of course the Smith would be nicer, but at a much higher cost of admission.
This model is known as the 617.
http://www.taurususa.com/product-detail ... search=617

Taurus offers a 7 shot revolver in .38 Special only. The link is below.
http://www.taurususa.com/product-detail ... search=817

SIA