I just picked up a 27-3 about a month ago, for $400 Cdn. If it's been shot, it wasn't much (no wear at cylinder front or muzzle). Unfortunately it came with rubber Hogues instead of the correct grips, but I'm still looking. Not sure why I like these, I'm more of a big bore N frame guy, but I've ended up with a 3.5, 4, and 5 inch 27, and a 4 inch 28, a 4 inch 38-44HD and a 6.5" Outdoorsman. They just "speak to me", I guess, lol. - dan