I am looking to buy my first. 357 S&W revolver. I have been setting money aside for a while so there really is no budgetary constraint regarding this purchase. I have narrowed this decision down to to the performance center model 627. A friend told me to look at the V-Comp version as well. I am definitely not the most informed person when it comes to firearms but I am interested in learning as much as I can. My is concerning the price difference between those two models. What are the differences between those two revolvers? Also, what are those specific differences used for. Any assistance offered would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Scott

I really like this one.

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Warren

If you don't mind spending a little extra, there is an original bloodwork 627pc on gunbroker right now for a good price. If I could afford it would buy a second one.

The V-Comp has a removable compensator. I have one with the 3" barrel. Havn't seen a V-Comp for sale lately.

I have the 627 PC (not the V-Comp). Full load 357 rounds are a little hot in your hand, but I could shoot it all day with the wood grips. (Keep in mind that I can also shoot my 460 Magnum all day!). Personally, I dont see the need for a compensator on the 627, but maybe that's just me. Get what ever excites you. That's the best part of this process - getting what you want regardless of what someone else thinks!

About 8 years ago I had a 627 PC V comp that I thought was the best revolver I had ever shot. I got into Cowboy Action shooting and traded it for cowboy guns. Within the last year or so I purchased the 627 PC that is not the V comp. for Steal Challenge competition.

They both seem to shoot the same. I think it comes down to which one you like the looks of better.

I like the looks of the V comp better. But, I am fine with the standard 627 PC because that is what I have now.

Mac

am loving mine!....and now with its new ahrends finger groove tactical shoes, its a perfect handfit. shown for size comparison to my EDC 1911.

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Thanks everyone this has been helpful. I am trying to add to my S&W collection I already have a 4553TSW and cannot wait to get a revolver.

can't believe nobody has snatched the GB Bloodwork up yet. I would but in CA so can't due due the barrel lenght.

Here's mine with the plug

I had a 5" Jerry Miculek PC627 V-Comp for years. Fantastic trigger - horrible front sight (No PC Shop replacement sights.). Plus - with either the comp or the blank installed, there was always something else to clean. It seemed 'lunky' - not the great 'feel' of the 4" 627 Pro I added 5/08. I bought a 2 5/8" PC627 UDR 4/10 - sold the V-Comp - and bought a second UDR! It is a tough act to follow - great balance, quite decent trigger, etc - just regrip it with something more comfortable than the Eagle boot grips it comes with.



Stainz

I like my 627-5 with the normal looking 4" barrel and fluted cylinder. I don't like flat barrels, V shaped barrels, unfluted cylinders or comps. In my opinion S&W has really gone out of its way to make some ugly and awkward looking 627s.

Dave Sinko

Those all look like great guns. I cannot find a 5" V-Comp for sale anywhere I am starting to get discouraged...

I love my 627PC.

I have zero desire for a compensated .357. The recoil in this 2" model is very reasonable.

I just picked up this 627-5 used in a LGS for $600 last week. I've only shot it once, but I was immediately impressed, along with my brother and wife who both shot it as well. We all felt it was a tack driver. You won't be dissapointed with the 627, I ran .38 special loads, +P loads, and full house .357 Magnum loads through it, I thought it shot great.

Sorry about the crappy pic, it's a cell phone pic and all I have so far. I ordered some wood finger groover grips for it, when those come in I'll try and get some better pics.

I was there picking up a new 640 Pro when I spotted this. I went from having no .357s to two in one week. (I would always shoot my Dads Python before so these were the first .357s of my own). There was a 627 pro there that was matte with a angled flat barrel for under $900, but I actually like this round barrel in the more shiny finish better. Never bought two guns in one week before, boy am I happy!

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I bought a 627PC Vmag about 4 years ago. It's one of my 2 favorite revolvers.

I'll try to get a photo posted, it's not quite like the JM version above.

Shoot very well very accurate. Handles well, haven't found a load it doesn't like.

I've put a lot of rounds in ICORE & Steel Challenge downrange with it.

Did manage to find a fiber-tube front sight for about $20 that makes my geezer eyes see better.

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My all-time favorite revolver.

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NJ State Trooper (rtd)

Here you go and I'm highly jealous! My local dealer has one on the shelf for $100 more and I dig the black/silver combo look; good luck!

Smith & Wesson 627 V-Comp Performance Center 8 shot NEW Smith & Wesson Revolvers > Performance Center for sale, gun classifieds or gun auction from Oak Hill. Buy or bid on this Smith & Wesson 627 V-Comp Performance Center 8 shot NEW in the category S

loving it IWB!

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Pote what make is that IWB holster for your 627UDR. I have the Desantis belt slide for work but would like to have a good IWB also.

It is one of Lobo's IWBs. He has about a 4 week wait on it which in my book, is stellar for a custom holster. plus very reasonably priced. I went for Horsehide which is a few bucks more.

Lobo Gun Leather - IWB belt-loop style, for revolvers and autos

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Thanks Pote good things are worth waiting for. I have a CABO holster now but I am looking for another IWB for my UDR. I put the 414170000 grips on mine and took the rubber ones off as they catch on the shirt or jacket. For wood grips they take up what little recoil there is.

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Frank Ruple
SWCA # 2087

How about a 327 and a627-also i have a 5" 627 (no pic) with a red dot on i t=neat guns all-pick th eon eyou like th ebest and shoot!

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maybe some pics ofthe above Smiths --nice guns

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If the Model 627 2 5/8" is good enough for Clint Eastwood, it's good enough for us.The gun has nice balance, shoots very well, and it will always have the "Bloodwork" connection. You will be very happy with that model should you choose it.

side by side, the 327pc is not too much smaller. thanks for the photo!

hi, do you know if will that black laser grip will fit the s&w 327pc 2 inch barrel? thanks, hope to hear from you or anyone who might know.

While I must admit the Colt Delta Elite emblems look awesome on your grips, isn't that a little sacrilegious?

It fits! Round butt N-frame. You are good to go.


Now, tell me how you like your 2" 327PC

I've had a 4" 627 PC for over a year now and like it alot. Very solid feel, consistent accuracy, good trigger action (almost as good as my M19), but need to get some wood grips to replace the factory issued re-treads. Should get my Perf Cent M29-8 out of layaway in a few weeks.

thanks, do you have a direct site w/ model number so i could purchase it?

*i love my 327pc 2" so much i've lost complete interest in all other handguns! it's perfect for me, all the features i wanted in a revolver. this is the only gun that actually looks good in any grip shape and size and you know it! i can also say that it shoots better than it looks.

I live in CA and I purchased a 627PC with the 2.625" barrel a couple months ago. It's legal in CA.