tyger2,
I bought both of my 5" 627s when they were introduced in 1997. I have been shooting them ever since then. They are the top revolvers in this family photo.
I love them. I love the 8 shot concept. I love the moon clips. I love the accuracy of the air gauged, match barrels. I love them so much that over the past 11 years, I have added to them. As you see in the photo, I have both of the blue 8 shot models 27s that were released in 2000 as well as the snubby. I also have three of the scandium framed model 327s. Plus I have added 5 of the 8 shot Registered Magnums in both blue and nickel that were released in 2007.
In total, I have more than a dozen of these fine 8 shot, 357 Magnum revolvers that the Performance Center has been producing for more than a decade now. Everyone that shoots them, loves them.