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Old 06-17-2008, 07:12 PM   #1
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I saw an ad for S&W's new rifle (the one with t/c's barrel). Do any of you have any thoughts on the gun? Thanks!!
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Old 06-18-2008, 04:13 AM   #2
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I like the a-bolt better,also like the looks of tc's icon. I really don't see s&w's I-bolt sticking around very long.
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S&W and Icon = Garbage
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Old 06-18-2008, 10:33 AM   #4
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I believe its the S&W that has that ugly bolt......I think that's replaceable though, which begs to argue why design an ugly bolt arm?

That alone would make me walk past it....


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I believe its the S&W that has that ugly bolt......I think that's replaceable though, which begs to argue why design an ugly bolt arm?

That alone would make me walk past it....
Saluk that is the Icon with that bolt . Next time your in a dealer pick up the S&W and work the bolt..you'll love it

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Old 06-18-2008, 12:16 PM   #6
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I wouldn't give you a nickle for the I-bolt.
One of the biggest pieces of garbage they have ever come out with.
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Old 06-18-2008, 03:36 PM   #7
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Stand corrected.....so I guess walk past the Icon....haha.


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Old 06-18-2008, 06:06 PM   #8
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Other than the plastic magazine the TC Icon is a very well built rifle. It seems that the early models (from what has been said about them) were not very nice but the ones we have received in our shop have be very well made. I wouldn't let that bolt handle stop me from purchasing an Icon. It can be replaced with a conventional knob style handle.

Now, the S&W I-Bolt is a different story. [:'(]
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Old 06-21-2008, 12:26 PM   #9
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Sorry I have not been too active, just been busy. Thanks for the replies and I respect that you all do not like the gun, but why? What makes it so terrible? I am just interested in why SW would try to get back into the rifle game with such a poor product.
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Old 06-21-2008, 12:53 PM   #10
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Bolt binds when worked, The sear acts as the bolt stop, getting the bolt in and out of the receiver is a PITA,fit and finish is crap, Stock is junk, I am sure there are other thingsI could bring up if I had one in my handright nowbut this is off the top of my head.

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Remembered another one......... Sling swivel studs are molded plastic and part of the stock itself.
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