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Old 02-17-2009, 09:05 PM
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I originally posted this on BrianEnos and I'm expanding the circulation in an effort to get the gun produced.

Here's the deal. Bangers Inc was the original distributor that ordered and distributed the 627-4 in 38super. At the Shot Show, Dennis Donahue, an Acount/Purchasing Agent with Bangers, agreed that a second run of 627s in 38super would be a good idea if there was enough interest.

So this is where you, the consumer, comes into play. Mr. Donahue needs letters of interest from potential customers. You will note that I said "letters". Yes, snail mail. He wants written-on-paper letters to take to his chain of command to justify a customer base. The letters need to be sent to:

Bangers Inc
Attn: Dennis Donahue
2971 North Cannon Blvd.
Kannapolis, NC 28083

Here is a sample letter.

Dear Mr. Donahue,

I am writting to you to express my interest in purchasing a Smith and Wesson 627-4 revolver chambered in the 38 super pistol caliber. I currently compete in several shooting matches each year and would like to use such a revolver for competition. If Bangers were to procure a limited edition of this revolver like the previously offered 627-4, I would purchase one.

Because Bangers would be setting the specifications for this limited edition revolver, I would like to see one change with this new edition. I would like to see the cylinder made out of titanium instead of stainless steel. Other than this change, I believe the previous specifications of the 627-4 should remain the same.

Sincerely,
Richard Brethour
(add your e-mail address in case Bangers wants to contact you)

Now before anyone gets irritated with my sample letter, remember, it is a sample letter. I just wrote this to give people some incentive to actually write a snail mail letter. You can copy and paste, then change it as you see fit. If you don't like the specs I put in, add your own. But the simpler we keep these request letters, the easier it will be for Bangers to agree to order the guns. If everyone requests a different version, then they don't know what to order. So lets not send a confusing message.

I'm suggesting the Ti cylinder for two reasons. 1) It give the collectors a reason to buy a second one (and as it has been mentioned here in the past, they buy more guns than we do) and 2) I'm finding on my personal guns that the Ti cylinder offers me a smoother action and no issues with notches peening over.

<STRIKE>I have made this a poll</STRIKE>. Mr Donahue did not make any mention of a minimun number of requests needed, so more is better.

Don't ask about price. That will be determined by Smith and Wesson and Bangers. We all know what the original 627-4s sold for when new and what current 627s are selling for.

Rich
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I originally posted this on BrianEnos and I'm expanding the circulation in an effort to get the gun produced.

Here's the deal. Bangers Inc was the original distributor that ordered and distributed the 627-4 in 38super. At the Shot Show, Dennis Donahue, an Acount/Purchasing Agent with Bangers, agreed that a second run of 627s in 38super would be a good idea if there was enough interest.

So this is where you, the consumer, comes into play. Mr. Donahue needs letters of interest from potential customers. You will note that I said "letters". Yes, snail mail. He wants written-on-paper letters to take to his chain of command to justify a customer base. The letters need to be sent to:

Bangers Inc
Attn: Dennis Donahue
2971 North Cannon Blvd.
Kannapolis, NC 28083

Here is a sample letter.

Dear Mr. Donahue,

I am writting to you to express my interest in purchasing a Smith and Wesson 627-4 revolver chambered in the 38 super pistol caliber. I currently compete in several shooting matches each year and would like to use such a revolver for competition. If Bangers were to procure a limited edition of this revolver like the previously offered 627-4, I would purchase one.

Because Bangers would be setting the specifications for this limited edition revolver, I would like to see one change with this new edition. I would like to see the cylinder made out of titanium instead of stainless steel. Other than this change, I believe the previous specifications of the 627-4 should remain the same.

Sincerely,
Richard Brethour
(add your e-mail address in case Bangers wants to contact you)

Now before anyone gets irritated with my sample letter, remember, it is a sample letter. I just wrote this to give people some incentive to actually write a snail mail letter. You can copy and paste, then change it as you see fit. If you don't like the specs I put in, add your own. But the simpler we keep these request letters, the easier it will be for Bangers to agree to order the guns. If everyone requests a different version, then they don't know what to order. So lets not send a confusing message.

I'm suggesting the Ti cylinder for two reasons. 1) It give the collectors a reason to buy a second one (and as it has been mentioned here in the past, they buy more guns than we do) and 2) I'm finding on my personal guns that the Ti cylinder offers me a smoother action and no issues with notches peening over.

<STRIKE>I have made this a poll</STRIKE>. Mr Donahue did not make any mention of a minimun number of requests needed, so more is better.

Don't ask about price. That will be determined by Smith and Wesson and Bangers. We all know what the original 627-4s sold for when new and what current 627s are selling for.

Rich
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SKU: 170205 Call Bangers for pricing. Seems it worked.

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Old 01-05-2010, 04:19 PM
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I have one and use it for ICORE. I run my 9mm load with great results.
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Smile S&W Model 627-4 in .38 Super

This model is currently available.
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Any idea on pricing?


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actually i have one i was looking to see what thy are worth.
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