Author Topic: Smith & Wesson Scopes (Read 586 times)

Huntyeraws · « **on:** January 09, 2005, 10:28:46 AM »

I know that they discontinued them, but who made em for S&W? Any comments?

The reason I ask is that I picked a NIB 1.5X - 6X 28mm S&W pistol scope for $99 on eBay last night, it sounded like too good of a deal that I couldn't pass up as I needed another scope for one of my T/C barrels. :wink:

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2005, 10:47:18 AM »

They're made by Hakko in Japan. I have three of em, pretty good scopes for the money, a bit on the heavy side, though.

Huntyeraws · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2005, 01:06:29 PM »

Thanks for the quick reply!

Zachary · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2005, 05:03:04 AM »

Ironically, I received two as a gift from two different people. I haven't shot them yet, but I did mount them on two rifles. Hopefully I will get a chance to shoot them soon. The glass on the S&Ws seem pretty good - probably better than an Elite 3200, but no as good as the Elite 4200. Still, both seem to have a rainguard feature, although I haven't tested that on the S&W either - yet.

Warranty work is of a concern, but then again, I got the scopes for free as a gift, so I guess it shouldn't really be a real concern.

Zachary

Huntyeraws · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2005, 05:31:09 AM »

I just got it in the mail today. It loooks nice, weighs a bit less than my T/C scope - a little chunky looking, but nice. The optics are very clear. I think it was a good deal.

Zach, As for the warranty, I have heard S&W will honor the lifetime warranty on these scopes.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2005, 07:21:12 AM »

I emailed S&W about the warranty after I got my first scope cuz it didn't come with a warranty registration card, they said to just keep the sales receipt for the scope and they would honor the warranty. RSR Group will support shipment to Hakko for repair and S&W will replace a scope if need be, they have a stockpile of the scopes they retained when they were discontinued so they would have warranty replacements.

Tim

Donaldo · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2005, 03:53:17 PM »

I got one of the 4x18's from an outfit off ebay. Paid about $127 or so. Like has been said, they are a bit long and heavy, but that is not a problem with me. The ocular lens was loose on the one I got. When it was screwed out to focus, it was loose, let the crosshair move around. Talked to the people I got it from, they were out, but would refund my $$. I wanted the scope so I called S&W about it. They said ship it to them. It took about 2-3 weeks and some confusion on their part, but I did get a new scope back and it was and is OK. Pretty nice optics for a reasonable price. Have been wanting a 6x24 or so and have seen some of the S&W's but I am leary of the warranty. Like how many of these scopes did they put back. Might buy one if the price was right though and take my chances.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2005, 03:58:58 PM »

They didn't say how many replacement scopes they had, but they were confident that a replacement or repair would be available if ever needed.