Smith & Wesson Forum

[GypsmJim]

I have been a Ruger collector for over 50 years, but acquired a few Smiths along the way. As such, I follow their forum as well.

They recently changed the web software and it was working OK, but now the site is unreachable. I just was wondering if it was them or me.

Anyone else follow smith-wesson.com?

 

[brutus]

Just checked and it works fine. Like the new format, glad they made the change.

 

[Jim Walsh]

Works for me also, I visit daily.

 

[PinnedAndRecessed]

https://smith-wessonforum.com/
You now have to have a longer password.

Mine was 4 digits. Now is 15.

 

[GypsmJim]

I made the password change as requested when the format changed. It worked for a few days and now all I get is this error message:



1]400 Bad Request[/H1]
Request Header Or Cookie Too Large
[HR=3][/HR]
nginx/1.24.0 (Ubuntu)

 

[turd]

Works for me. I never got a request for a password change, still works.

 

[TheTexasRAT]

I made the password change as requested when the format changed. It worked for a few days and now all I get is this error message:

1]400 Bad Request[/H1]

Try getting to the website by way of websearch, then attempt to log-in.

 

[remshooter]

I have been a Ruger collector for over 50 years, but acquired a few Smiths along the way. As such, I follow their forum as well.

They recently changed the web software and it was working OK, but now the site is unreachable. I just was wondering if it was them or me.

Anyone else follow smith-wesson.com?

yes i am having same problem .. i posted same question just now . 1 pm .did not see yours in time

 

[GypsmJim]

I deleted all my cookies and then I got in. But it would not recognize me as a member. I looked at old threads and sure enough I found some of my old posts.

So I applied as a new member and now am awaiting approval.

In the mean time I'm re-logging into all my dozen other web sites because of course I lost their cookies too.

 

[bergmen]

Just registered, I'm surprised at myself that I hadn't done that before.

Dan

 

[stonebuster]

I've been a S&W forum member for years and didn't have any issues when they changed their format recently. Only problem I've had was posting a question in the wrong category out of my ignorance, God forbid, and got demerit points against me. Very good forum but they run a tight ship.

 

[hittman]

I deleted all my cookies and then I got in. But it would not recognize me as a member. I looked at old threads and sure enough I found some of my old posts.

So I applied as a new member and now am awaiting approval.

In the mean time I'm re-logging into all my dozen other web sites because of course I lost their cookies too.

Excellent time to change ALL your Passwords unless you’re already on a regular schedule for such things.

 

[remshooter]

Ok ,only way i could get it up was use a different browser ..will try deleting cookies some day just not ready to refill all my forum passwords .thanks for the tips... oh yea my old password worked and got me logged in too

 

[GypsmJim]

Ok ,only way i could get it up was use a different browser ..will try deleting cookies some day just not ready to refill all my forum passwords .thanks for the tips... oh yea my old password worked and got me logged in too

I get the same response on a different browser.

I tried registering as a new person. They require that they send you a confirming email after they "accept" you, and that letter does not seem to be coming. Of course, its the same address as my original profile.

Not sure how to approach this since I can't e-mail anyone. My new address isn't valid yet and they say my old one is not in their database.

 

[hittman]

https://smith-wessonforum.com/help/faq/
Or select Contact Us at the bottom of their page.

 

[WendyZXZ]

No problem for my husband. He does admit getting used to the new format may take some time though.

 

[gnappi]

It works just fine for me. I never see compatibility issues with Linux applications, perhaps it's because Linux developers conform to software standards?

 

[arfmel]

The guy who runs that forum now has created such a choking network of rules I had pretty much quit visiting. I had been a member since around 2007. Now they no longer recognize my login information. But the fun was sucked out of there a few years ago and I won’t bother to go through registration again.

 

[41special]

I hated using the old format. It's 100 times better now in my opinion. Go there every day, easy to start new threads & post up pictures no problemo

 

[gnappi]

The guy who runs that forum now has created such a choking network of rules I had pretty much quit visiting. I had been a member since around 2007. Now they no longer recognize my login information. But the fun was sucked out of there a few years ago and I won't bother to go through registration again.

I'm there since 2005, and the likely reason for the inability to log in is they wanted to purge scammers, and refresh their Email and password database. This is pretty common when old sites get software upgrades.

It took me 5 minutes and I have not experienced any rule issues at all.

I think it's a worthy site for S&W owners to be a part of but your choice / opinion is right for you.

 

[Sam Summey]

I have been a Ruger collector for over 50 years, but acquired a few Smiths along the way. As such, I follow their forum as well.

They recently changed the web software and it was working OK, but now the site is unreachable. I just was wondering if it was them or me.

Anyone else follow smith-wesson.com?

I'm not having any trouble on the S&W Web Site. I've posted a couple of web comments. Go to YOU TUBE and watch the So Cal Bubba grind the QR code off his new Python. He was really proud of the results.

 

[jav]

I am on their forum no problems I like the new format

 

[maxfam]

I've been a S&W forum member for years and didn't have any issues when they changed their format recently. Only problem I've had was posting a question in the wrong category out of my ignorance, God forbid, and got demerit points against me. Very good forum but they run a tight ship.

How many points have you been “awarded” on swforum? I’ve earned a lot and had my access blocked for a week!!! So, don’t make a comment or question in the wrong format or Tom’s going to get you.

 

[fiasconva]

The new format is used by a lot of gun forums that I already subscribe to so I had no problem with the changeover. Everything went smoothly and no problems logging in or anything else. The new format does seem to be a lot faster to me.

 

[GypsmJim]

Whatever the reason, I was able to get a message to their management and they finally resolved the problem.

 

[wproct]

One of the things I liked about the Smith & Wesson forum was the use of the older format of software. It was different, but it worked, and I liked it. The change caught me off guard and I wasn't expecting it. However I made the transition and it's just like the software used on other forums so it's not a big deal to me. I don't remember having to change my password but I may have. My advanced age, my forgetter works pretty good if ya know what I mean.

 

[bergmen]

Just registered, I'm surprised at myself that I hadn't done that before.

Dan

Cruised around the forum for a few days, tried twice to post simple stuff (not controversial in any way), got denied for silly reasons and dumped my account. Not much there I'm interested in anyway. They can have it.

Dan