Will I get kicked out for hacking this 3.5” M27?

[dbarale]

I think I used to own this 27-2. Traded it to a guy from Lenoir. Small world.

Yep, that’s the one. I doubt there are many 3.5’s laying around in that area…

 

[dbarale]

PM me your address and I'll send you a trigger next week. Looks like the one you bought had a flaw in the metal.

Thank you, that’s very generous of you.

 

[shawn mccarver]

I recommend you not alter original parts. Replace with service hammer and trigger.

 

[edwardyoung]

Yep, that’s the one. I doubt there are many 3.5’s laying around in that area…

That’s the only one I’ve seen

 

[NCBeagle]

It’s unfortunately pretty pitted in a couple of spots right above the grips on both sides.

Found a Model 28-2 like that a few years ago. Had it “round butted” and bead blast blued. Just an idea. That said, I would probably not grind the hammer, trigger, etc. Would swap parts if preferred.

 

[JohnRippert]

A few mods wouldn't hurt. I would swap that barrel out for an 8 3/8" one, then cut it to 7 1/4 ", my favorite length. Line the barrel and chambers to .32 S&W Long, which is a great old target cartridge. Those sights are OK, but no good for low-light conditions so off they go and tap on a set of Sig-Sauer Siglight night sights. I like the grip angle of a 1911 Colt, so cut the old handle off and graft on the 1911 handle. I would put a hinged plate where the magazine went and store spare .32 rounds in the handle cavity.

Your sarcasm-fu is strong!

 

[pasound]

Clean it, tune it, oil it & shoot it.

I agree 100%.

 

[DETROIT]

I recently gladly overpaid for a 3.5" M27 for a few reasons:
- It was local
- I always wanted a 3.5" N frame
- I had the money
- I make bad decisions

Anyway, it's a good shooter with serious finish issues. It came with the 3 T's, which I really don't care for, especially on a short barrel. I am thinking about trading the stocks for magnas and a Tgrip, and grinding down the hammer to a semi target profile, and the trigger to the "combat" width.
What do you guy think? Any special value to a 3.5" with 3T's?


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There are parts guns available, what variant is this one?

Also, if you do decide to build the 27 to how you want it. Send it to a well known smith for a full build.

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[54Bill]

I regret making irreversible modifications to any weapon I’ve ever owned.

 

[Muley Gil]

I regret making irreversible modifications to any weapon I’ve ever owned.

I've made many an irreversible modification to a number of firearms and NEVER regretted it.

 

[StrawHat]

I've made many an irreversible modification to a number of firearms and NEVER regretted it.

Same with me. The factory supplies a basic canvas for me. Very rarely will it supply a perfect piece. Most need at least minor adjustments, some require major modifications to suit me.

Long before S&W introduced their Mountain Gun series, I built one using a Model 28-2 for the base. I have done a few others since then.

Life is too short not to have a custom gun.

Kevin

 

[Capt. F.]

Here’s my 5 screw I’ve shown a number of times.
When I bought it, someone else had their way with it.
Barrel had been cut to 3 1/2” and not correctly crowned, gun reblued, barrel and cylinder bluing didn’t match the frame.
Sooo - great candidate for a re-chamber/ re-bore.
It’s now a .44 Special and has been reblued.
BUT - it was definitely just a shooter so no heartburn having the work done.
So, as others have said here, “your monkey, your circus”. Do what pleases you.

 

[brucev]

JMHO (take that with a big spoonful of salt) ... Congratulations on finding a good shooter grade 3.5 inch Model 27. For most of us, such a gun will only be a dream. Next, as to grips ... Sell the target grips. Easy to find nice manga grips. Grip adapter is great idea. Now, as to TT/TH ... Sell these as a set. There are lots of folks who would gladly buy them. You will not have problems finding and buying a nice service hammer/trigger. Again, this is JMHO. Like all opinions, everyone has one. YMMV. Etc. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[raljr1]

There is a model 28 hammer and trigger on ebay right now for $80. You would certainly recover that cost reselling your hammer and trigger. Then, you wont have to worry about annealing your existing hammer or trigger from grinding. If you want, I will swap you a set of N frame magnas for the hammer and trigger.

Your gun, do as you please.

 

[jcs266]

JMHO (take that with a big spoonful of salt) ... Congratulations on finding a good shooter grade 3.5 inch Model 27. For most of us, such a gun will only be a dream. Next, as to grips ... Sell the target grips. Easy to find nice manga grips. Grip adapter is great idea. Now, as to TT/TH ... Sell these as a set. There are lots of folks who would gladly buy them. You will not have problems finding and buying a nice service hammer/trigger. Again, this is JMHO. Like all opinions, everyone has one. YMMV. Etc. Sincerely. bruce.

This right here. Ditto!

 

[hemiram]

I have to say I do not understand the "Magna Love" at all. If they weren't worth $$$ to keep with the gun when/if I sell it, I would sell them in a heartbeat. Ugly, way too small, wrong shape, IMHO. Larger target type grips go on all my N frame guns as soon as I can get a set. Mostly Altimonts or a pair of old factory ones I had from a previous gun I had sold, with the Magnas on it. I have average sized hands.

 

[zmor15]

Any thoughts?

Just want to see what people on here thought about my two 28-2s. No I did not make these modifications. Bought this way payed 900 for the pair. Did I get ripped or did I do the ripping?

 

[CH4]

I agree that a target hammer and trigger would bother me on a 3.5” 27. Luckily none of mine have them. However, if the price was right, it wouldn’t stop me from snagging it. If it bothered me enough, I’d swap em out.

 

[StrawHat]

Just want to see what people on here thought about my two 28-2s. No I did not make these modifications. Bought this way payed 900 for the pair. Did I get ripped or did I do the ripping?

I see no modifications aside from the ill fitting grips. Can you post individual images and a description of the modifications?

Kevin

 

[Inland7-45]

I agree that a target hammer and trigger would bother me on a 3.5” 27. Luckily none of mine have them. However, if the price was right, it wouldn’t stop me from snagging it. If it bothered me enough, I’d swap em out.

Nice set of model 27s. I always thought the 3.5” and the 5” were the nicest looking configurations. I have 6” nickel.

Those diamond magnas look great.