8 shot revolver thread...

[KalamazooKid]

My 327 NG - love to shoot this gun!

[Stranglehold]

Another (early) 627PC



Roe

[9mmsubgun-m11]

Originally Posted by KalamazooKid

My 327 NG - love to shoot this gun!

Very nice! Still on the lookout at the gun shows for one.

[colt_saa]

Originally Posted by GunarSailors

Were the model 27-7s cut for moonclips?

Every 8 shot, 357 Magnum Model 27/327/627 variation produced by the Performance Center was cut for moon clips. Each one also shipped with 2 or 3 moon clips somewhere in the original packaging.

[colt_saa]

Originally Posted by GunarSailors

So do the Bangers 27-7s not have the S&W logo roll markings on the sideplate and no Performance Center markings? Or is that not a 27-7?

The two runs from Bangers in 2000 were both Performance Center firearms. Product codes 170166 and 170167

Why do you think otherwise? Is yours missing the logo?

If you do not already own one, you should order a copy of the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson. This book has lots of information in it.

The 4th Edition should be shipping in a few months

[colt_saa]

Originally Posted by GunarSailors

I thought they were PC guns, mine is a Lew Horton and has the PC logo on the left side under the cylinder release and it has a nice big S&W on the sideplate. The 4 inch above doesn't look like it has the S&W on the sideplate, making me wonder whats on the left side of a 27-7 (besides no lock).

Just the PC logo

The Lew Horton Registered Magnums with their dual logos are the oddballs.

Traditionally the PC logo replaces the S&W logo on a Performance Center firearm

[SmithNut]

Mine aren't the newest with all the cool safety features... but I kinda like them nonetheless...

[alec.mc]

[jack the toad]

Originally Posted by SmithNut

Mine aren't the newest with all the cool safety features... but I kinda like them nonetheless...

Nah, they're ok...

[calmex]

Originally Posted by SmithNut

Mine aren't the newest with all the cool safety features... but I kinda like them nonetheless...

Ha, ha, that's rattling the chains of all the locknuts.

[bluejeans]

my work gun... did a couple thousand miles on my hip this summer:


now in the off season getting fitted with a set of interchangeable barrels, 3" 4" and 6" ... shown during the test fit of the 3". the shroud profile is only roughed out...

[jtcarm]

Originally Posted by SmithNut

Mine aren't the newest with all the cool safety features... but I kinda like them nonetheless...

What is the top one?

[jtcarm]

Originally Posted by GunarSailors

The blued gun is a 27-7 Bangers 4 inch I think.

Thanks. I figured out it was an M-27 after a cup of coffee:-)

Beautiful gun.

[SmithNut]

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[Jcmiller]

Here is my 327. It has a very smooth action and is a great shooter.
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[Irritant]

I have two, a 929 and a M&P R8. Both PC guns. Everyone has seen a 929. Mine had burrs in several places which I fixed, but still has a sewer pipe for a barrel. The R8 I have never shot and has been away for warranty work since last August, about five months so far. It is getting a new barrel, no questions asked, they would not send me the barrel and let me change it, flaws in the steel. I saw this the first time I looked down the barrel. I guess S&W has no QC for any of the **** they put out now.

[RKmesa]

With a Scope - great gun to shoot.

[eveled]

Originally Posted by bluejeans

my work gun... did a couple thousand miles on my hip this summer:


now in the off season getting fitted with a set of interchangeable barrels, 3" 4" and 6" ... shown during the test fit of the 3". the shroud profile is only roughed out...

I like the way you think, please keep us posted.

[HorizontalMike]

this is very simple... 8 > than 6 or 7

P.S. Please Re-Instruct those who do NOT get that fact.

[John wilson]

[Johnnyktm]

I really like this revolver!
one of the few newer Smith & Wesson revolvers I have most are older, Found this like new with box, paperwork, both grips and everything it came with from the factory.
Its too bad smith did not continue production of this gun its great.
Lets hope they start making them again.

[Hawg Rider]

OK, I'll play too. Here's my 627-5 with Crimson Trace laser stocks.

[JSW]

I just got this back from S&W a few days ago.



Went to S&W looking like this (although not as pristine).





Came back like this.

[307-Niner]

My only 8 shot S&W.

[ladder13]

Originally Posted by NOTREDAME

The unfluted one is truly badass.

[CPUFIXER]

Thanks Guys!

[helmsp]

This pics fits here too:

Big and bold by Patrick Helms, on Flickr

[vmumford]

Originally Posted by colt_saa

I love the 8 shot, 357 Magnum concept.

Back in 1996 when it leaked out the Lew Horton was going to have Smith and Wesson make these odd wheel guns for the upcoming SHOT Show I was excited. I called and asked that they send me #357. I have always liked serial numbers.

What I was told is that 300 were being produced and that was it. So I had #27 sent instead. It arrived in June. That is the revolver in the top left of this image.

Not too long after getting #27 I got a call from Lew Horton asking if I was still interested in having #357. It turns out that this was the fastest selling Distributor Exclusive they ever had. So in September #357 arrived. That is the revolver in the upper right of the above photo.

The rest as they say is History. Thanks to Lew Horton, that model has been in continuous production for 19 years now and we have had dozens of variation on it over the years.

But these were stainless and the top straps were uncheckered. So in 2000 Bangers produced 4" and 6 1/2" model 27s complete with proper top straps. When I learned of these I was too late to have both barrel lengths in #27. One had already been sold. #357 was out of the picture because only 100 of each were being produced. So I settles on a number with no meaning, but they were the same.

In 2001 Bangers was supposed to follow up with 3 1/2" and 5" 27s. It is very sketchy why this did not happen.

However in 2006, Lew Horton picked up the ball and gave us blue Registered Magnums in 3 1/2" and 5". Yes I bought the same serial numbers as the Bangers guns.

2007 saw Lew Horton release the Registered Magnums in Nickel. Naturally I had to add those as well

Here is a complete set, one of each 8 shot, 357 Magnum model 27 configuration that has ever been produced. All six have the number. None of these have been fired since leaving the factory (I have other non-matching that I do shoot).

There have been many others along the way

There are more to photograph and more still to buy

And I have to include my little 8 shot revolver as well

I would almost move to Florida just to help you wipe these down every month to keep them Purdy.

[S.B.]

OP, I never realized the top strap checkering was so flat on the newer 27s. Thank you.
Steve

[Harrydale]

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Here's mine. M&P R8

[Bri686]

Originally Posted by SmithNut

Mine aren't the newest with all the cool safety features... but I kinda like them nonetheless...

Really like the fluted cylinder on that 627PC over the unfluted!

[dozer]

[Poohgyrr]

I only have one, a Horton M27-8, the blued 3 1/2"er. It's a favorite.

With sidekick 640-1:

[JSW]

Originally Posted by Poohgyrr

I only have one, a Horton M27-8, the blued 3 1/2"er. It's a favorite.
Both sides:

That's nice! I really got to get some Spegel grips!

[Blackgun1]

[mj2008]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachm...1&d=1459476335

327PC

[GunarSailors]

Thanks to KC, here is what some of the letters on the end label mean.


27 ---- model number
8 ----- dash number
.357 - cartridge
5 ----- barrel length, inches
08 --- 8-shot cylinder
8 ---- Don't know. This may be a mistake, a typo, or a meaningless character
A2 -- double action
H --- Don't know. This may be a mistake, a typo, or a meaningless character
LG -- large frame (N-frame)
GW - grips wood
BC -- barrel carbon steel
SA -- sights adjustable (rear)
SB -- square butt, (can also mean sights black blade (front), but this gun has a gold bead Patridge front)
FC -- fame carbon steel
CC -- cylinder carbon steel
ZB -- finish blue/black

Special features

1. 4-screw frame.
2. Ball detent lock-up on yoke.
3. Trigger with over travel stop.
4. Air gauge Performance Center barrel.
5. Forged hammer and trigger.

[Cocked & Locked]

[HOUSTON RICK]

My eight shot is my R8. An excellent firearm in all regards.

[R.A. Rifleman]

Originally Posted by HOUSTON RICK

My eight shot is my R8. An excellent firearm in all regards.

Did you intend to post a picture of a pellet gun?

[Qc Pistolero]

Originally Posted by gsparesa

Just curious....the bourbon,is it factory or reloads?
Qc

[HOUSTON RICK]

Originally Posted by R.A. Rifleman

Did you intend to post a picture of a pellet gun?

No, but then my eyes are not what they once were. I hope this covers my putative oversight.

[Targets Guy]

[dotdsd334]

Gotta LOVE 8 TIMES!









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[Redlegvzv]

Here is my beauty. I need to spend more time at the range with it and I plan to do so the rest of this year.

[spiros]

heres mine

[roundgunner]

This 627 is my favorite 357 Magnum ever. It has a natural feel in my hand, enough weight to make 125gr JHP feel like hot 38+p in most guns and 8 shots. I guess that’s why they call it the ultimate defensive revolver.

I cut the horn off a set of Hog Hunter Crimson Trace grips and love the feel and knowledge when I'm carrying this gun I'm very well prepared.

[fclef]

Originally Posted by epj

627 Pro, with Ahrends and a JMT lock plug.

That is simply a Fantastic Picture epj!
Regards , Pete

[willie_H]

TRR8

[sasu]

Originally Posted by AzShooter

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...%20Leupold.jpg

Here's my new 929

Now that is a great solution when you cannot decide between rubber grips and wood stocks!