What Say You Revolver People?

[Well Armed]

S&W Model 327. Well, any comments yea or nay? 8 shot revolver, looks strange, I dunno exactly what to think. Would you want one and/or or comments from anyone who has one would be interesting.

 

[rockquarry]

I'm sure that's a fine revolver if you can get past the looks.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I like a little longer Barrel.

 

[Rpg]

I'm sure it's a fine revolver but it doesn't interest me.

I have no use for an 8 shot snub 357: it's too large for my purposes and in a caliber I dislike in an uber light weight gun.

It's also ugly, in my eyes.

I won't hunt with a gun that embarrasses the dogs.

 

[shocker]

I'm sure it's a fine gun. Whether you will enjoy shooting 357 from a snub nose is the question.

 

[ContinentalOp]

If it appeals to you, then go for it.

I'm not interested in them. I prefer smaller framed guns, like J- or K-frames. Either of those with a 2" barrel works for me. 3" K-frames also work. The only L-frames that appeal to me are the .44s, the 696 and 69. I don't really have an interest in N-frames (1 exception: I've always wanted to duplicate Jelly Bryce's "Lucky" revolver).

Just my opinion.

 

[dave1918a2]

Looks like something a cat upchucked. No thanks.

 

[Brassmonkey55]

Thankfully, in this case, those of us in Canada don't have to decide. We can't have one.

 

[Old cop]

It's a .357 & if you shoot it accurately it doesn't get any better than that.

 

[fishwishin]

I can't make it make sense for me.

 

[tlawler]

Looks like something a cat upchucked. No thanks.

And that's its GOOD side

 

[rockquarry]

The muzzle flash from a 2.5" .357 is incredible; that one would be even worse. Consider recoil recovery time as well, it would be far from speedy. A long way from being a practical revolver for many, though maybe not bad if restricted to .38 Special.

A chunky revolver that lacks the utility of a compact snubnose J-frame.38 Special.

 

[Borderboss]

Just too dang ugly for me. If I want to carry a .357 snub, I'll go with a snub K-Frame. As far as I'm concerned, N-Frames should have at least a three inch barrel for aesthetics.

 

[lrb1200]

Simple.

Odd ball marketing attempt that didn't fly.

Probably relatively few made, it'll be on the rare find
list for collectors if you can wait about three decades.

 

[series guy]

It's everything I never wanted.

 

[Ed Fowler]

Reminds me of my grandfathers pepper-box. Wonder when someone will bring them back, looks like only a matter of time.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

If it fits your hand and doesn't recoil too much (it probably will), it could be a very effective defensive revolver, but the muzzle blast will be ridiculous. Also, it may not shoot to POA with the ammo you choose.

Better a 2" Model 15, or a Model 56 if you can't find a 15.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

It is 8 shots, and may already be set up for full moon clips! Load the first 2 with non +P 38's. If that won't cure what ails you, release the artillery!

These make fantastic carry guns and terrible range guns!

For years I tried to find the 45 ACP version, but they suffer from cracked frames! So I ended up with the 629 2 3/8" version. Lots of bark, huge amounts of bite!

Ivan

 

[hyena]

That gun is the answer to a question I never asked.

I'm sure there are plenty of people who conceal carry an N frame, but I don't plan to ever be one of them. And if that plan should ever change, the caliber would begin with a "4".

I'll bet someday those guns will be worth a lot of money to collectors.

 

[haywood]

Too much for my hands. J-Frames are my speed these days.