Skeeter Skelton was one of my favorite gunwriters for years. And yes, like some of you he influenced my decision to buy a new 5" Model 27-2. I bought mine back in '77 using the proceeds from working as an extra in a movie for a couple of days
I had read one of his articles, years earlier I think, in which he indicated he thought the 5" 27 was the best all around gun. Still have it.