|
|
 |
08-04-2020, 05:04 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
Smith & Wesson 27-2 Correct Grip question
Hello,
Looking for information as to whether or not these are the correct grips from the factory?
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you.
|
|
The Following 3 Users Like Post:
|
|
08-04-2020, 05:14 PM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Western ,Ma.
Posts: 6,233
Likes: 12,714
Liked 13,462 Times in 3,396 Posts
|
|
If the box is the same number as the gun no.
They would have been magnas.
__________________
Paul
S&WCA #2726
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-04-2020, 05:16 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Western ,Ma.
Posts: 6,233
Likes: 12,714
Liked 13,462 Times in 3,396 Posts
|
|
If the box is the same number as the gun no.
They would have been magnas.
I much prefer smooth targets like those for shooting.
__________________
Paul
S&WCA #2726
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-04-2020, 05:18 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
Ok. Thank you. Yes, the gun and box do match. That’s a bummer. Thank you.
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-04-2020, 05:30 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Apex, NC
Posts: 2,593
Likes: 3,000
Liked 12,378 Times in 1,904 Posts
|
|
Not original, but worth a lot more. Period correct magna grips can be bought for quite a bit less than those presentation target grips are worth.
__________________
Bill
|
|
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
|
|
08-04-2020, 05:31 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Western ,Ma.
Posts: 6,233
Likes: 12,714
Liked 13,462 Times in 3,396 Posts
|
|
For a collector it may or may not be a bummer.
Smooth N frame target stocks are worth quite a bit more and for me I'd be just as happy.
Enjoy Sir.....
__________________
Paul
S&WCA #2726
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-04-2020, 06:40 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
You guys are killing me. Thinking about it.
|
08-04-2020, 06:43 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Western ,Ma.
Posts: 6,233
Likes: 12,714
Liked 13,462 Times in 3,396 Posts
|
|
Take the plunge the waters fine.
You want to shoot it right ? 
__________________
Paul
S&WCA #2726
|
08-04-2020, 07:00 PM
|
|
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth
Posts: 4,239
Likes: 8,075
Liked 12,164 Times in 2,774 Posts
|
|
Would be great to have the original magna stocks but those smooth targets are very nice. I'm pretty sure my nickel one shipped with magnas too but when I was looking for stocks the smooth targets were my choice. Enjoy yours.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
08-04-2020, 07:06 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Bradenton, florida
Posts: 1,655
Likes: 5,318
Liked 3,465 Times in 917 Posts
|
|
Do NOT get rid of those grips! They are rosewood smooth presentation target grips. Very desirable, they are right under Coke grips as far as desirability. I would keep them on the gun and buy a set of N frame magna's to keep in the box. A 3 1/2 inch barrel 27 is way up there in desirability too. I would say you hit the jackpot with that situational 😁
|
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
08-04-2020, 07:37 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Bradenton, florida
Posts: 1,655
Likes: 5,318
Liked 3,465 Times in 917 Posts
|
|
I think it is a fair buy. I have seen them sell for more. I think the seller is off on date of gun. More like 1975 zone. Those grips just set it off nicely, I think.
|
08-04-2020, 07:41 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
I agree. Fair and looks to be in real nice shape. Hoping the grips grow on me.....
|
08-04-2020, 08:11 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Midwest
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 8,112
Liked 9,615 Times in 2,161 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotrodcorvette1976
I agree. Fair and looks to be in real nice shape. Hoping the grips grow on me.....
|
Heck, I’ll trade you some Magnas and one lightly used kidney for those stocks.
Gorgeous gun, I drooled for a while over those pics. 
__________________
- Post No Bills -
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-04-2020, 08:44 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by PatriotX
Heck, I’ll trade you some Magnas and one lightly used kidney for those stocks.
Gorgeous gun, I drooled for a while over those pics. |
Lol. I know. I just couldn’t resist. Always wanted one. Prefer nickels but this will only be my 2nd blued. Figured that blued model 10 needed company.
|
08-05-2020, 08:57 AM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hillsdale, Mi.
Posts: 7,500
Likes: 7,042
Liked 7,088 Times in 2,942 Posts
|
|
I do not shoot any N frame with Magnas on them. I have picked them up for each gun. All of my Smiths wear factory target stocks, or aftermarket target targets. I like the feel, and looks much better. Bob
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-06-2020, 06:57 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Rogers Arkansas
Posts: 1,864
Likes: 4,820
Liked 1,085 Times in 468 Posts
|
|
You are much better of with the smooth grips, in fact they look like rosewood to me. Jeff
|
08-06-2020, 08:52 PM
|
 |
SWCA Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 1,501
Likes: 4,763
Liked 3,674 Times in 768 Posts
|
|
Very nice stocks on a very nice 27-2. Since they are so desirable how about putting a set of magnas or black washer target stocks on it? Last December I obtained a 1975-ish 27-2 3.5" wearing presentation stocks. It's now wearing a set of period correct targets.
Gila's 27-2 a.jpg
__________________
Tom in AZ
Respect the Dingbat
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-07-2020, 08:17 AM
|
 |
Moderator
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Indiana, USA
Posts: 9,408
Likes: 1,323
Liked 30,508 Times in 4,375 Posts
|
|
Not too long after your 27-2 was shipped, S&W upgraded the Model 27 by adding a target hammer, target trigger, checkered target stocks made of Goncalo alves, and a mahogany presentation case. For shooting and appearance, I would leave the rosewood target stocks on the 27-2 (they are period correct for the revolver).
Bill
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-07-2020, 08:23 AM
|
 |
SWCA Member
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: The kidney of Dixie.
Posts: 10,509
Likes: 49
Liked 13,410 Times in 3,290 Posts
|
|
Target stocks always look way too big with a 3.5" barrel.
__________________
No life story has happy end.
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-08-2020, 03:16 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jrm53
You are much better of with the smooth grips, in fact they look like rosewood to me. Jeff
|
Definitely gonna keep em. However, I believe I’d like to pickup a period correct set of what it was shipped with. Hoping the smooth one’s grow on me.
|
08-08-2020, 03:17 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc44
Not too long after your 27-2 was shipped, S&W upgraded the Model 27 by adding a target hammer, target trigger, checkered target stocks made of Goncalo alves, and a mahogany presentation case. For shooting and appearance, I would leave the rosewood target stocks on the 27-2 (they are period correct for the revolver).
Bill
|
Unfortunately for me, i collect Smith’s and most likely will never shoot it. Just wanna make it so it’s as original as possible and hoping those current stocks come around for me.
|
08-08-2020, 03:54 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 548
Likes: 228
Liked 967 Times in 309 Posts
|
|
I've got a set of correct magnas for your piece, wanna trade?
|
08-08-2020, 05:11 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jc2721
I've got a set of correct magnas for your piece, wanna trade? |
I appreciate the offer but will keep these and buy a period correct set. Thank you though.
|
08-08-2020, 05:12 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
Speaking of correct grips, does anyone have a picture of what exactly the correct grips should look like for that era gun? Doing some searching and not 100%.
Thank you everyone!
|
08-08-2020, 06:30 PM
|
 |
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Kalamazoo MI
Posts: 3,264
Likes: 5,026
Liked 15,171 Times in 2,493 Posts
|
|
Smith & Wesson 27-2 Correct Grip question
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotrodcorvette1976
Speaking of correct grips, does anyone have a picture of what exactly the correct grips should look like for that era gun? Doing some searching and not 100%.
Thank you everyone!
|
Magnas on my M28 vintage 1974.
__________________
Pass it on.
Mark
Last edited by KalamazooKid; 08-08-2020 at 06:32 PM.
|
08-08-2020, 06:41 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by KalamazooKid
Magnas on my M28 vintage 1974.
|
Perfect! Thank you. Very much appreciated!
|
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
08-09-2020, 07:59 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 144
Likes: 1,021
Liked 384 Times in 66 Posts
|
|
My 27-2 has a presentation case and the hammer and trigger are 1/2". 5 7/8" barrel. I find I prefer a 3" or 4" barrel.
|
08-10-2020, 01:20 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 62
Likes: 95
Liked 69 Times in 23 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by murdock23
My 27-2 has a presentation case and the hammer and trigger are 1/2". 5 7/8" barrel. I find I prefer a 3" or 4" barrel.
|
Ya know, i have several frame types and calibers. I’ve always found the 6.5” to be the most economical. I have a soft spot for the 27. It’s so sexy. Figured I’d splurge and go smaller and supposedly more rare. Im addicted to vintage smith’s and probably won’t shoot them. I collect more than anything. That being said, the 27 is kind of a holy grail gun. Especially in 3.5”.
|
|
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
