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2/12/2016 6:06:03 PM EDT
After cleaning and lubing I fired a few hundred rounds of Federal and CCI high and standard velocity, and RWS standard velocity.

There were two malfunctions, easily cleared.

It works fine with standard velocity .22lr, which is good because I have a lot of it.

The Victory's heft makes accurate shots more likely. The grip is comfortable and trigger excellent.

The hex screw for takedown wouldn't budge with the included tool. So I used one of my own hex tools. After firing a few hundred rounds, the hex screw loosened itself so I had to tighten it again.

I have seven 10-round magazines. Well one of them only takes nine rounds, which is close enough that I am not going to return it.

2/13/2016 8:25:54 AM EDT
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Thanks for the report. So extra mags are readily available too?
2/13/2016 9:16:38 AM EDT
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unacceptable
2/13/2016 9:46:50 AM EDT
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Yeah, I don't buy firearms held together by screws.  Ruger FTW in .22 autos.
2/13/2016 2:16:07 PM EDT
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Yes.
2/13/2016 2:28:33 PM EDT
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After firing a few hundred rounds, the hex screw loosened itself so I had to tighten it again.


unacceptable

Just googled the problem and found multiple reports of the same problem. One guy said Smith & Wesson support said to use blue loctite! Loctite on a screw necessary for field stripping prior to cleaning seems like a design flaw. So now begins my search for a solution: purple loctite?
2/13/2016 4:22:57 PM EDT
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I think someone over on the S&W forum suggested purple.
2/13/2016 9:01:34 PM EDT
[#7]
I sent a request to S&W support asking for a new takedown screw since the one it came with loosens. Let us see what they say about it.

I also just ordered some purple Loctite. If it works then I will be glad that I bought this pistol.
2/17/2016 10:50:23 PM EDT
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OK S&W support said they will gladly ship me another takedown screw when they become available. It is part number 440440000. I don't really need it now but thought it might be good to have a spare.
2/17/2016 11:00:05 PM EDT
[#9]
where do you get mags from in stock?
2/17/2016 11:23:56 PM EDT
[#10]
PJ, My local gun store has them and you can order them directly from S&W.
2/18/2016 6:51:14 AM EDT
[#11]
I have been thinking about buying one of these, but may hold off for now.