Shooter Grade 27-2 For Just Under $500?

Kanewpadle · #1 07-09-2016, 12:39 PM

Would you jump on it?

Lock up is tight. Bluing is worn in the usual places. Six inch barrel. Original grips.

samandglove1 · #2 07-09-2016, 02:17 PM

I don't personally like 6" barrels on N-frames but, if it's not a dog, I would buy it without hesitation.

Tom_R · #3 07-09-2016, 02:41 PM

Yes, that is a Taurus price for a great gun.

I have a shooter grade 28-2 and I love it, despite its finish imperfections.

In fact, since it isn't pristine, it almost always ends up in my range bag when I make a trip.

Bastogne71 · #4 07-09-2016, 02:50 PM

My only question would have been "will you take a check or credit card?" I would not have walked away assuming it is in good mechanical condition.

loeman · #5 07-09-2016, 02:51 PM

I'd buy it even if I didn't want it! It would be an excellent gun to have for a possible trade. And having the original grips is a big plus too.

BaldEagle1313 · #6 07-09-2016, 04:26 PM

Duh! Of course I would! If it's shooter grade, get it and shoot it.

Heck, I'd drive to Spokane for that deal - I could always tell my daughter I came over just to see her.

California is probably way worse than Oregon and Washington, too, considering what can (almost nothing) and can't (almost everything) be brought in from out of state.

rustythread · #7 07-09-2016, 08:57 PM

Purely rhetorical question, right?

Jeffytune · #8 07-09-2016, 09:05 PM

Tow questions....
1) Where is this said pistol located at?
2) Is there a line forming yet?

Raystown · #9 07-09-2016, 09:13 PM

Unless it looks like it was run over by a train, for 500.00 it's a great price, them Model 27's are highly sought after ... Go Grab It Now !!

paragain · #10 07-09-2016, 09:14 PM

I have two 28-2 both 4" S serial number prefix and I would by it and make room for it in my safe!

JohnRippert · #11 07-09-2016, 09:33 PM

I probably would not but that is because I like K frames much better than N frames. That said, the price is right. Do it if the gun sits right with you.

Kanewpadle · #12 07-09-2016, 09:57 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I passed it up because NEED outweighed WANT. Already have two k frames and a new l frame.

Kanewpadle · #13 07-09-2016, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BaldEagle1313

Duh! Of course I would! If it's shooter grade, get it and shoot it.

Heck, I'd drive to Spokane for that deal - I could always tell my daughter I came over just to see her.

California is probably way worse than Oregon and Washington, too, considering what can (almost nothing) and can't (almost everything) be brought in from out of state.

I not quite that far. It's in a pawn shop in Auburn.

sodacan · #14 07-09-2016, 10:00 PM

You have over 6700 posts and you have to ask? Have you been paying attention? DUH!

Jeffytune · #15 07-09-2016, 11:24 PM

So it's in a pawn shop in Auburn Washington?

Do they have a Oregon FFL?

BaldEagle1313 · #16 07-09-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kanewpadle

I not quite that far. It's in a pawn shop in Auburn.

PM me which one - I'll be there Monday when the open the doors.

Around here 5 bills is a good price for a Model 28-2, let alone a 27-2.

retiredbadge8091 · #17 07-09-2016, 11:53 PM

Yes, yes, yes. Why can't I run into deals like that.

Kanewpadle · #18 07-09-2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sodacan

You have over 6700 posts and you have to ask? Have you been paying attention? DUH!

Yes I've been paying attention. Just not to you.

4D5 · #19 07-09-2016, 11:59 PM

If it's in good mechanical condition, that would be a great buy in my neighborhood. Even with some cosmetic issues, it would still bring $700+.

Kanewpadle · #20 07-10-2016, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BaldEagle1313

PM me which one - I'll be there Monday when the open the doors.

Around here 5 bills is a good price for a Model 28-2, let alone a 27-2.

PM sent.

Jebus35745 · #21 07-10-2016, 09:15 PM

Bought a 5" pre-27 shooter for just over 500 last fall. It's a tack driver, Larry

DevilDog72 · #22 07-13-2016, 07:42 PM

uhhhhhh........ yes...... n o w

steamloco76 · #23 07-13-2016, 07:50 PM

I scored a 5 inch 27-2 about five years ago for $500 and it was a great deal then, even better now. Superb shooters.

BaldEagle1313 · #24 07-14-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kanewpadle

Would you jump on it?

Lock up is tight. Bluing is worn in the usual places. Six inch barrel. Original grips.

I did jump on it - picked it up this morning. Bluing is definitely worn - looks like a lot of holster time. It's an "S" prefix; S2675xx.

$450 cash, plus 9.5% tax.

Took a couple of pictures but they were blurry - I guess my technique needs work. Or my hands a little more steady.

Thanks for the heads up, Kanew.

Iggy · #25 07-14-2016, 04:15 PM

You did well. Now shoot it and enjoy it.

BaldEagle1313 · #26 07-14-2016, 07:03 PM

Let's see if these come out any better...

As you can see there's quite a bit of bluing loss, but this is going to become my hiking in the woods gun. It isn't going to hurt the "value" if it gets more holster wear, or gets perspired on. The original stocks are chipped, scratched and not numbered to the gun - I'll replace them with something a bit easier to grasp with sweaty/wet-from-rain hands; I have Pachmayr's in both finger-groove and non-finger-groove configurations in my "extra grips" drawer.

Kanewpadle · #27 07-14-2016, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BaldEagle1313

I did jump on it - picked it up this morning. Bluing is definitely worn - looks like a lot of holster time. It's an "S" prefix; S2675xx.

$450 cash, plus 9.5% tax.

Took a couple of pictures but they were blurry - I guess my technique needs work. Or my hands a little more steady.

Thanks for the heads up, Kanew.

Good for you. I'm surprised it was still there.

BaldEagle1313 · #28 07-15-2016, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kanewpadle

Good for you. I'm surprised it was still there.

So was I. I called Monday to see if it was still available and they told me it had been put on hold by someone else. I asked them to call me if that person chose not to purchase it; fully expecting that it was as good as gone. Got a call late yesterday that the person never showed up. Asked if they'd extend me the same courtesy and hold it for a day until I could get there, and they did.

Kanewpadle · #29 07-15-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BaldEagle1313

So was I. I called Monday to see if it was still available and they told me it had been put on hold by someone else. I asked them to call me if that person chose not to purchase it; fully expecting that it was as good as gone. Got a call late yesterday that the person never showed up. Asked if they'd extend me the same courtesy and hold it for a day until I could get there, and they did.

Glad it worked out. They're good people. Been dealing with them for close to 20 years.

A10 · #30 07-15-2016, 11:36 AM

Nice find. They're usually a bit high on their prices, so it's good to see you got a deal. A fresh set of grips and you are all set!

YeshuaIsa53 · #31 07-15-2016, 11:58 AM

Looks 6.5" to me.

sandspur6 · #32 07-15-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Be still

Looks 6.5" to me.

That's what I was thinking, too. Even better.

ParadiseRoad · #33 07-15-2016, 01:52 PM

...yeah...I would have had to have jumped on that deal...even though my wife would have given me the evil eye...I've already bought more guns this year than I should have...there's a big 700 table gun show tomorrow...debating whether I should risk the evil eye and go...

BaldEagle1313 · #34 07-15-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Be still

Looks 6.5" to me.

Son-of-a-gun, you're right! I just measured it. 6.5 inches. Never occurred to me - I just looked at it, knew it wasn't 4", 5" or 8-3/8" so just assumed it was 6".

Thanks for mentioning it!

Jack Flash · #35 07-15-2016, 08:24 PM

I'm glad it found a good home with someone who appreciates it.

That was a great deal for a fine shooting handgun.

I thought it was a 6-1/2 inch barrel, but two others beat me to the buzzer. Oh well, in double jeopardy the scores can really change!